Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival

Last Updated on November 1, 2024

What to expect at Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024

Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival is an annual festival held at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya, Japan which includes a number of different events across 3 days.

On the 1st of November a memorial festival is held to celebrate the enshrinement of Emperor Meiji.

The festival also coincides with Culture Day (a national holiday in Japan) on the 3rd of November which celebrates Emperor Meiji’s birthday.

Across the 3 days of the festival, various traditional performing arts such as Bugaku, Noh and Kyogen take place.

There will also be different music and dance acts performing, as well as a selection of traditional martial arts and sports, including Horseback Archery (Yabusame), Aikido and a Kobudo tournament.

A list of events taking place, including locations around the Shrine and times can be found here.

When will Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024 take place?

Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024 takes place from the 1st November until the 3rd November 2024.

How much does Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024 cost?

Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024 is free to attend.

How do I get to Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival 2024?

Nearest Station: Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival is best accessed from Harajuku Station using the Yamanote Line (JY19).

You can access the shrine from Sangūbashi Station using the Odakyu Odawara Line (OH3).

Meiji Jingu is also easily accessible from Kitasandō Station using the Fukutoshin Line (C14).