Traditional Tori-no-Ichi festivals scheduled for November in Japan

Traditional Tori-no-Ichi festivals, held to pray for business prosperity and good fortune, are scheduled to take place in November 2026 at various locations in Japan.

In Yokosuka, the event will be held at Owatori Shrine within the Suwa Shrine grounds on November 7, with a second session planned for November 19. The festival features stalls selling lucky bamboo rakes (kume) and Daruma dolls. An evening ritual involves the burning of old rakes and dolls to express gratitude.

In Kashiwa, the Tori-no-Ichi will be held at Otori Shrine within the Asahicho Katori Shrine grounds. The first session is set for November 7 and the second for November 19. The festival, which dates back to the Edo period, features colorful lucky rakes designed to “sweep in fortune.” Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Ebisu deity, part of the Kashiwa Seven Lucky Gods, to pray for successful business and bountiful harvests.