Tori no Ichi
SeasonalKanto(Tokyo)
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Venue
Otori Shrine (Asakusa)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
CrowdedKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Otori Shrine (Asakusa)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Tori no Ichi is a vibrant open-air market held at Otori Shrine in Asakusa on days of the Rooster in November. Merchants sell elaborately decorated kumade (bamboo rakes) believed to rake in good fortune and business prosperity. The festival atmosphere peaks late at night with food stalls and massive crowds.
Tori no Ichi takes place from 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-29.
Tori no Ichi is held at Otori Shrine (Asakusa) in Tokyo, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://otorisama.or.jp/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
Yes, Tori no Ichi is free to attend.
The admission fee for Tori no Ichi is ¥0.
The typical crowd level is high.
Elaborately decorated kumade bamboo rakes for good luck; Late-night festival atmosphere with hundreds of food stalls; Ritualistic hand-clapping ceremony when purchasing kumade
3-minute walk from Iriya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) or 7-minute walk from Minowa Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Go late at night for the most lively atmosphere. Start with a small kumade your first year and buy a larger one each subsequent year for growing fortune.
Elaborately decorated kumade bamboo rakes for good luck; Late-night festival atmosphere with hundreds of food stalls; Ritualistic hand-clapping ceremony when purchasing kumade
3-minute walk from Iriya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) or 7-minute walk from Minowa Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Go late at night for the most lively atmosphere. Start with a small kumade your first year and buy a larger one each subsequent year for growing fortune.
📍 Otori Shrine (Asakusa)