Thu 17 Dec – Sat 19 Dec · 09:00
Sensoji Temple Precincts· Taito City · Tokyo
Open an artist to see their other confirmed dates, or track them for new announcements.
A historic end-of-year market at Sensoji Temple showcasing intricately decorated wooden hagoita (battledores) featuring kabuki actors, pop icons, and good-luck zodiac symbols designed to ward off bad luck for the coming year.
Admire ornate traditional wooden paddles crafted to ward off bad luck in historic Asakusa.
Follow Sensoji Temple Precincts or Traditional wooden paddle artisans and we'll email you when new dates are announced — plus a reminder the day before anything you save.
Fri 6 Nov – Sat 7 Nov · 18:00 · Markets & Fairs
Hanazono Shrine · Shinjuku
A vibrant autumn tradition where thousands visit Shinjuku’s historic shrine to buy elaborately decorated bamboo rakes (kumade) believed to bring good fortune and business prosperity.
Line-up: Shrine priests, Traditional rake craftsmen, Food stall operators
Fri 6 Nov – Thu 19 Nov · 10:00 · Markets & Fairs
Hanazono Shrine · Shinjuku City
Set in central Shinjuku, this atmospheric nocturnal fair packs shrine grounds with glowing lanterns, luck-bringing ornament stalls, and classic festival foods.
Line-up: Traditional rake vendors, Street food stalls, Local shrine performers
Sat 7 Nov · 00:00 · Markets & Fairs
Otori Shrine and Chokokuji Temple · Asakusa
An iconic 24-hour autumn market in downtown Tokyo where vendors sell decorative bamboo rakes (kumade) to wish for good fortune, health, and commercial success in the coming year.
Sat 7 Nov – Thu 19 Nov · 00:00 · Markets & Fairs
Otori Shrine & Chokusai-ji Temple · Asakusa
A vibrant traditional open-air lantern-lit fair held on designated November lunar days of the rooster, famous for vibrant stalls selling intricate gold-decorated bamboo rakes (kumade) to invite good fortune and prosperity.
Line-up: Local rake merchants, Festival food vendors
Sat 7 Nov – Thu 19 Nov · 00:00 · Markets & Fairs
Asakusa Ōtori Shrine & Chōkoku-ji Temple · Taito City
This historic 24-hour winter fair features hundreds of vibrant stalls selling elaborate hand-decorated bamboo rakes designed to bring good fortune, complete with rhythmic hand-clapping rituals and street food snacks.
Line-up: Traditional kumade artisans, Food stall vendors, Shrine priests
Sat 7 Nov – Thu 19 Nov · 00:00 · Markets & Fairs
Asakusa Otori Shrine & Chokoku-ji Temple · Asakusa
An iconic traditional Tokyo night market where vendors sell ornate, hand-decorated bamboo rakes designed to sweep in good fortune, accompanied by clapping rituals and street food stalls.
Line-up: Traditional rake vendors, Shrine priests