Tori no Ichi
SeasonalKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
2026-11-05 — 2026-11-29
Venue
Otori Shrine (Asakusa)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
CrowdedNovember rooster fair at Otori Shrine selling lucky rakes (kumade).
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.
Highlights
Elaborately decorated kumade bamboo rakes for good luck; Late-night festival atmosphere with hundreds of food stalls; Ritualistic hand-clapping ceremony when purchasing kumade
Access
3-minute walk from Iriya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) or 7-minute walk from Minowa Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Tips for Visitors
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.