The nationally-famous Kanda Matsuri was inspected by the Tokugawa shoguns, and is considered one of Japan’s Big Three Festivals and Big Three Edo Festivals. Held once every two years, its spectacular parade features mikoshi and floats in the streets of the Kanda and Nihonbashi areas. Kanda Shrine was built in 730 in what is today the district of Otemachi, and was moved in 1616 to its current location to accommodate the expansion of Edo Castle.

Event Dates	Held biennially in mid May (scheduled)
Event Details	This year, 2026, is an off year, so it will next be held next year in 2027. * See the Kanda Shrine website for details.
Official site	http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/what/
Location (venue)	Kanda Shrine
Address	2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Price	Free admission

Region	Kanto
Category	Shrines and temples, Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Feb.16.2026