# Local Shinto shrine festivals in Tokyo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/local-shinto-shrine-festivals-in-tokyo
> Updated: 2026-09-24T05:12:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Local annual festivals, known as Reitaisai, are being held at Shinto shrines in Tokyo. 

At Horikiri Tenso Shrine in Katsushika, a Bon Odori dance event featuring local and modern songs was held, marking the first such occurrence in six years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite concerns regarding an approaching typhoon, the event proceeded.

In Suginami, the Shimotakaido Hachiman Shrine is scheduled to host its annual festival on September 26 and 27. The planned festivities include portable shrine processions, Kagura performances, and traditional arts such as wadaiko drumming, shakuhachi flute playing, and classical Japanese dance.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Local Shinto shrine festivals held in Tokyo

Local annual festivals are taking place at Shinto shrines in Tokyo, including Bon Odori dances in Katsushika and traditional performing arts and shrine processions in Suginami.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-shinto-shrine-festivals-held-in-tokyo

### 2026-09-21: Kyoto shrines host traditional religious festivals

Kyoto shrines are hosting traditional festivals, including the Tenmon-sai at Daishogun Hachijinja and the Sutoku Tenno-sai at Shiramine Shrine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-shrines-host-traditional-religious-festivals

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