Sanno Matsuri
MatsuriKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Hie Shrine and surrounding Nagatacho/Akasaka area
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Crowded
Photos
Sanno Matsuri 2026 dates and Tokyo Hie Shrine basics
Sanno Matsuri is the even-year counterpart to Kanda Matsuri at Tokyo’s Hie Shrine, and 2026 searches are usually date-first. If you searched for "Sanno Matsuri 2026" or "Sanno Matsuri 2026 dates", confirm the June timing and procession basics here, use the official website link for the latest notices, then compare Kanda Matsuri and the Tokyo festivals guide for a wider city route.
Alternate-year festival at Hie Shrine in Tokyo with an imperial procession.
Sanno Matsuri is one of Tokyo's three great festivals, held at Hie Shrine in even-numbered years. The highlight is the Shinko-sai procession on June 15, where elaborately costumed participants and portable shrines parade through central Tokyo, including a rare passage through the Imperial Palace grounds. The festival dates back over 600 years.
At a Glance
- Type
- Matsuri
- Dates
- 2026-06-07 – 2026-06-17
- Venue
- Hie Shrine and surrounding Nagatacho/Akasaka area
- Status
- Ended
- Crowd Level
- Crowded
- Admission
- Free
- Annual event
- Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm the official status of Sanno Matsuri?
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.hiejinja.net/sannomatsuri/.
What is the current status of Sanno Matsuri?
The current listing status is ended. Last checked: 2026-03-10.
How crowded is Sanno Matsuri?
The typical crowd level is high.
What are the highlights of Sanno Matsuri?
Shinko-sai procession through central Tokyo and Imperial Palace area; 300-meter long parade with Edo-period costumes; Evening illumination of Hie Shrine
Highlights
Shinko-sai procession through central Tokyo and Imperial Palace area; 300-meter long parade with Edo-period costumes; Evening illumination of Hie Shrine
Access
3-minute walk from Tameike-Sanno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza/Namboku Line) or Akasaka-Mitsuke Station. The shrine is also accessible from Nagatacho Station.
Tips for Visitors
The Shinko-sai procession on June 15 is the must-see event. The procession passes through the Imperial Palace area around noon. Note that the grand festival is held only in even-numbered years (2026 is a grand festival year).
Location
📍 Hie Shrine and surrounding Nagatacho/Akasaka area
