Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Chrysanthemum festival in Bunkyo City | Nov. 1 - 22, 2023

On the grounds of Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, various Chrysanthemum flowers will be displayed.

Yushima Tenmangu is a historic shrine that honors Sugawara No Michizane, the god of learning. During the New Year, many students visit to pray for success in their entrance exams. Local people usually call this shrine Yushima Tenjin instead of Yushima Tenmangu.

Bunkyo Chrysanthemum Festival
文京菊まつり

November 1st(Thu) - 22nd(Wed), 2023

Venue:: Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, Bunkyo, Tokyo

Admission Free

Official info by Bunkyo City
https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/event/matsuri/kiku.html

Yushima Tenmangu Shrine
https://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/

2 min walk from Yushima Station on the Chiyora subway line
5 min walk from Ueno-hirokoji Station on the Ginza subway line
10 min walk from Hongo-sanchome Station on the Marunouchi subway line
8 min walk from JR Okachimachi Station on the Yamanote line
5 min walk from Ueno-okachimachi Station on the Toei subway line

Google maps: Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenjin)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mk8monnsHbfCYgrd8