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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Shichi Go San
七五三
Tokyo · Kanto
Annual celebration honoring children aged three, five, and seven, held throughout November particularly around the 15th. Families dress children in kimono and visit temples and shrines to receive blessings and chitose ame candy.
- Dates
- November 15Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Tokyo · Kanto
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- senso-ji.jp/annual_event/18.html
Happens every year
What to expect
The sight of children in vibrant kimono fills the grounds of Meiji Jingu Shrine, with laughter mingling with the soft rustle of silk. The air is sweet with the scent of chitose ame candy, a symbol of longevity.
Best viewing tips
Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine on weekends for the most lively atmosphere. Morning visits offer the best light for photography, capturing the colorful kimono against the shrine's serene backdrop.
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