Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Akasaka Hikawa-jinja Shrine Festival
Sep. 11 - 14, 2026

Founded more than 1000 years ago, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a historical shrine that lies in a very central area of Tokyo, surrounded by modern buildings. During this festival, large doll floats and Mikoshi(miniature shrines) will parade around the streets of Akasaka town.

Akasaka Hikawa-jinja Shrine Festival (Reitaisai Festival)
赤坂氷川祭

September 11th(Fri) - 15th(Tue) 2026
Location: Akasawa, Minato City, Tokyo

The highlight of this festival is the largest parade, which goes around the Akasaka district with large doll floats and Mikoshi carrying. The parade starts from/to Akasaka Hikawa Shrine and goes around the Akasaka Sacas. For details, see the official website

Akasaka Hikawa Jinja Shrine Official Website
https://www.akasakahikawa.or.jp/hikawasai-r08/
Akasaka Hikawa Jinja Shrine Dashi-float Preservation Association (Japanese website)
https://www.hikawadashi.or.jp/

Tokyo Midtown
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/

Getting there
6-min walk from Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line
6-min walk from Roppongi Station on the Hibiya or Oedo Subway Line
5-min walk from Roppongi Ichome Station on the Nanboku Subway Line