Torinoichi - a traditional fair for Lucky Charms
In Tokyo, there are many traditional festivals and events passed down from generation to generation, and the Torino Ichi Fair is one of those that have a history over 370 years.
2024 November 5th (Tue), 17th (Sun) and 29th (Fri)
The Torinoichi Fair 酉の市 is an open-air market that offers a unique cultural experience. Here, you can purchase lucky charms called Kumade, which are believed to bring good fortune and protect you from misfortunes. The tradition of placing a Kumade in your home or office is a way to invite good luck into your life, a practice that many still upholds today.
Kumades are sold only at the Torinoichi Fair in November every year. The fair is usually very crowded, with people coming to purchase a Kumade and enjoy the lively atmosphere, which boasts splendid displays of hundreds of beautiful Kumades.
Torinoichi at Ootori-jinja shrine
The Torinoichi is held 2 or 3 times on "the rooster days" in November, which varies yearly based on the traditional zodiac calendar, so you must check the market days every year. The Torinoichi Fair takes place at several shrines and temples in Tokyo. If you plan to visit Tokyo during this period, why stop by the Torinoichi Fair to seek good luck for the upcoming new year?
Torinoichi at Ootori Shrine (Near Asakusa)
https://otorisama.or.jp/english.html
3-18-7 Senzoku Taito-ku Tokyo (On Kokusai Street)
The biggest Torinoichi is held at this shrine. It is about 20 minutes walk from Asakusa Station. Minowa or Iriya Station on the Hibiya Subway Line are also close by and is a 10-minute walk from both stations.
Google Maps | Otori-jinja Shrine
Held in November
Open: From Midnight to Midnight
*The Kumade markets look beautiful, especially in the evening.
Hanazono Shrine (in Shinjuku) in Shinjuku
5-17-3 Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku Tokyo
Hanazono Shrine is located near Shinjuku station and the accessibility is good even for tourists. A 7 min walk from East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, close to the Isetan department store. http://hanazono-jinja.or.jp/ (Japanese website)
Google Maps | Hanazono-jinja Shrine
Hanahata Ootori-jinja, Adachi City
7-16-8, Hanahata, Adachi-ku, Tokyo
Hanahata Ootori-jinja Shrine is the place where the tradition of Torinoichi first began in Tokyo. This shrine is located in the northern part of Tokyo, a bit far off from Central Tokyo, and most visitors are locals.
From Ueno by train and bus
From Ueno Subway Station on the Hibiya Line, take a local train(connected to Sskytree Line) and get off at Yazuka Station 谷塚駅 (about 23-min ride). From Yazuka station, take the Tobu Bus bound for Hanahata Kuwabukuro-Danchi 花畑桑袋団地 (about 5-min ride), then get off at Souka Kinen Taiikukan 草加記念体育館 (8min walk)
From Asakusa by train and bus
From Asakusa Tsukuba Express Station, take a local train and get off at Rokucho Station 六町駅 (about 11-min ride). From Rokucho Station, take the Tobu Bus "Hanahata-danchi Junkan 花畑団地巡回"(about 8-min ride) and get off at Hanahata Roku-chome 花畑六丁目. (8-min walk to the shrine).
Hanahata Ootori-jinja Shrine
https://ootori-jinja.or.jp/
Google Maps: Hanahata Ootori-jinja shrine
https://goo.gl/maps/qi3WaNCed98vbvYPA
Tobu Bus
https://www.tobu-bus.com/pc/index.html
Nerima Ootori-jinja
5-18-14 Toyotamakita, Nerima, Tokyo
3-min walk from Nerima Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro-sen Line.
Nerima Ootori-jinja Torinoichi Market
http://torinoichi.info/
Kasai-jinja Shrine
6-10-5 Higashi-Kanamachi, Katsushika, Tokyo
10-min walk from Kanamachi Station on JR Joban-sen/Keisei-sen Line.
Kasai-jinja Shrine
http://kasaijinjya.world.coocan.jp/
Ookunitama-jinja Shrine
3-1 Miyamachi Fuchu City, Tokyo
5-min walk from Fuchu Station (South Exit) on the Keio Line.
Travel time from Keio Shinjuku Station to Fuchu Station is 25 minutes by express train.
Ookunitama-jinja Shrine
https://www.ookunitamajinja.or.jp/
