Tsukimi
SeasonalKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
2026-10-01
Venue
Shibamata Taishakuten Temple
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Low crowdMoon viewing tradition with dango offerings and pampas grass decorations.
Tsukimi, the traditional Moon Viewing festival, celebrates the beauty of the autumn full moon. Dating back to the Heian period, this custom involves displaying tsukimi dango (rice dumplings), pampas grass, and seasonal offerings while admiring the harvest moon. Shibamata Taishakuten Temple in Tokyo holds a beloved tsukimi event with traditional moon-viewing gatherings in its beautiful garden setting.
Highlights
Admiring the harvest moon in a traditional garden setting; Tsukimi dango (moon-viewing rice dumplings) offerings; Pampas grass and autumn harvest displays
Access
3-minute walk from Shibamata Station (Keisei Kanamachi Line). Take the Keisei Line from Aoto Station.
Tips for Visitors
Tsukimi is based on the lunar calendar — the date changes yearly. In 2026, the harvest moon (Jugoya) falls around October 1st. Make or buy tsukimi dango to enjoy while moon-gazing. Clear weather is essential for moon viewing, so check forecasts. Many restaurants offer special tsukimi menus during this season.