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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Naritasan Gion Matsuri
成田祇園祭
Chiba · Kanto
A ~300-year-old festival where 10 elaborately carved floats and a mikoshi are paraded from Naritasan Shinshoji's main gate through Omotesando; ~450,000 visitors annually, climaxing Sunday with all floats hauled together up the steep temple approach ('Sōhiki').
- Dates
- July 9–11Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 16:30
- Location
- Chiba · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Keisei Narita or JR Narita Station · 10 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
A major float festival centered on Naritasan Shinshoji temple.
Best viewing tips
Free; Sunday's 'Sōhiki' finale hauls all floats up the temple approach together in the evening. Note: identical dates to Sawara Grand Festival, ~15km apart.
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