Okunitama Shrine

  • Attractions | Religious buildings and sites
  • Fuchu
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Time Out says

This shrine in western Tokyo is one of the five major shrines in the city, and is said to have been founded in the year 111. The Darkness Festival (kurayami matsuri), held here every year in spring, is the most famous event.

Details

Address
3-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi
Tokyo
Transport:
Fuchu Station (Keio line), Fuchu-Honmachi Station (JR Nambu & Musashino lines)

What’s on

Kurayami Matsuri

The Kurayami Matsuri, or ‘darkness festival’, is a week-long event at the Okunitama Shrine out in Fuchu. The festivities take place throughout Golden Week, with float parades, performances and lots of family-friendly fun. We recommend visiting on the evening of May 5, when eight mikoshi (portable shrines) are carried through the shrine grounds to the beat of huge taiko drums. Don’t miss the spectacular yabusame (horseback archery) demonstration at 10.30pm on the same day. Check the full programme details (in Japanese) on their website. 
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