Attractive traditional Japanese events
November is the month when the autumn leaves are at their peak. This month is a very beautiful month with the transition from autumn into winter. It is also the month which has many events, occasions, and anniversaries. Besides, there are many traditional Japanese events such as Shichigosan (七五三) and Niinamesai (新嘗祭) festival that are very typical events which for sure you would like to experience in Japan.
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1. Torinoichi, which is held at Shinjuku Hanazono Shrine (新宿花園神社) in Tokyo.
This Tori-no-Ichi fair is held at the center of Tokyo, full with lively voice of hawker stall who sells lucky items such as decorative “Kumade(熊手)” which are used to wish for a better fortune and business. There are also a lot of shops which show the decorative item of Hanazono Shrine.
Event Date:
First Rooster: Eve — Nov. 6 (Fri.) / Main Festival — Nov. 7 (Sat.)
- Second Rooster: Eve — Nov. 18 (Wed.) / Main Festival — Nov. 19 (Thu.)
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hanazono Shrine
- Street Address: 5 Chome-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022
- Access:
Accessible by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Fukutoshin Line, Toei Shinjuku Line to Shinjuku Sanchome Station E2 Exit within 1 min walk
- JR Odakyu Line, Keio Line to Shinjuku Station East Exit within 7 minutes’ walk
2. Local Grand Sumo November (Fukuoka)
This Grand Sumo Competition is held for 15 days in Kyushu, at November every year. The cheers to supports the local sumo wrestlers are much more loudly. During the period, you can always see a sumo wrestlers dress in Yukata everywhere in the city. Try to experience Japan traditional sports by watching this event live!
Spot Information
- Spot name: Fukuoka Convention Center
- Street Address: 2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0021
- Date: 8th November (Sunday) - 22nd November (Sunday)
- Access:
- From Hakata Station, walk about 3 minutes to the Hakata Station Nishinippon City Bank-mae F bus stop. Take a Nishitetsu Bus and get off at either the International Congress Center Sunpalace-mae or International Center Sunpalace-mae stop, then walk for less than 1 minute.
3. Toyokawa Inari Autumn Festival (豊川稲荷秋季大祭) in Aichi
As a festival to pray on appreciation of harvest, “Mikoshitogyo" (神輿渡御) and “kindergarden kids’ queue" (稚児行列) are carried out during the festival. It is also called as "Ojochin Matsuri"(Big lantern festival 大提灯まつり) because the big lantern with 10 meter height and 5 meter diameter is raised, and lighten up the darkness. Besides, Taishogoto and Wadaiko performances are held at the stage, and “Inari Rakuichi” is held at the Omotesando shopping street. There are also a lot of other entertainment events such as street performances and specialty “Chindon” (shop with performance to attract customer).
Spot Information
- Spot name: Kyo Toyokawa Inari Shrine (京豊川稲荷) or Myogonji Temple (妙厳寺)
- Street Address: 1 Toyokawacho, Toyokawa, Aichi 442-0033
- Date: 21st, 22nd November, 2026
*The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in November every year - Access: Approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Toyokawa station of JR Iida Line or Toyokawa Inari Station of Meitetsu Toyokawa Line
4. Nagano Ebisu Firework Festival (長野えびす講煙火大会)
A fireworks festival which has a long history since 1899. It launches high-quality fireworks and have a crowd of more than 400,000 people every year. Every year, you can see the latest and new fireworks such as Music Star Mine which is the collaboration of music and fireworks, and Ultra-Wide Star Mine.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Nagano Bridge West Area, Saikawa Second Green Ground
- Street Address: Kawaishinden, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
- Date: 23rd November, 2026 (Mon, Holiday)
- Access: Shuttle bus available from East exit of Nagano station to the event venue, Or 20 minutes’ walk from Nagano Station
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