Experience Mikoshi Parade in Kichijoji, Tokyo!

One of Kichijoji’s major shopping streets and the heart of the festival action! On September 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., you’ll don a Hanten festival jacket and join the townspeople in carrying a Mikoshi, parading through the lively streets. Feel the energy and rhythm of the festival as a Mikoshi carrier and become part of this unforgettable tradition.

This guardian shrine of Kichijoji dates back to the 8th century. After the Great Meireki Fire in the 17th century, people from Edo rebuilt their lives in this area, establishing the town around the shrine. Today, locals visit Musashino Hachimangu to pray during New Year’s celebrations, festivals, family events, and more. On September 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., you’ll visit the shrine to learn about its history and the festival. Lastly, stroll through the town in festive spirit and witness the demonstration of all Mikoshi together, the highlight of the celebration.