Daradara Festival
The Daradara Festival is one of Tokyo’s most historic and longest-running Shinto festivals.
Its unique name, Daradara Matsuri, roughly translates to the “endless festival,” a reference to its unusually long 11-day duration.
This traditional event is the grand annual festival of the Shiba Daijingu Shrine in Minato Ward.
A famous and distinct feature of the festival is the sale of fresh ginger, known as shōga, on the shrine grounds.
For this reason, the event is also affectionately nicknamed the “Ginger Festival,” and the ginger is bought as a traditional charm to ward off evil.
While the festival period is long, the main festivities are concentrated on the weekend.
During this time, visitors can experience lively mikoshi processions, traditional kagura dance performances, and a bustling atmosphere.
The approach to the shrine is lined with many yatai, or food stalls, selling a variety of festival treats and drinks.
Event Details
- Dates
- The festival runs for eleven consecutive days.
- The dates are Thursday, September 11th – Sunday, September 21st, 2025.
- Time
- The shrine grounds are open throughout the day.
- Festival stalls are typically open from morning until evening.
- Location
- Shiba Daijingu Shrine, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
- Admission
- Entry to the shrine and festival area is free.
- Food, drinks, and ginger are available for purchase at the stalls.
- Please Note
- The main events, largest crowds, and greatest number of stalls are on the weekend of September 20th and 21st.
- It is always recommended to check official sources before attending.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train
- The shrine is conveniently located and accessible via a short walk from several major stations.
- Toei Asakusa Line / Toei Ōedo Line
- The closest station is Daimon Station.
- It is approximately a 1-minute walk from the station’s A6 exit.
- JR Lines
- A nearby station is Hamamatsuchō Station, served by the Yamanote and Keihin-Tōhoku Lines.
- It is approximately a 5-minute walk from the station’s North Exit.
- Toei Mita Line
- A nearby station is Onarimon Station.
- It is approximately a 5-minute walk from the station.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 11 2025 - Sep 21 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Shiba Daijingu Shrine |
|---|---|
| map Area | Tokyo Shibakoen |
| category CATEGORY | Shrines |
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