Articles tagged: Hatsumode

• Kyoto Hatsumode 2027: Complete Guide to the First Shrine Visit of the Year

  January 1-3, 2027 is Kyoto hatsumode season — Fushimi Inari alone draws 2.5 million visitors in three days. Here's which shrine for which wish, when to arrive, and how to pair with Osaka.

  2026-10-25·3 min read·Read →

• Tokyo New Year's Eve Countdown 2027: Complete Guide to Shibuya, Zojoji & Shrines

  Tokyo's New Year's Eve on December 31, 2027 (Friday) rolls out from Shibuya to Zojoji to Meiji Jingu. Here's where to actually stand, which trains run overnight, and how to book now.

  2026-10-25·3 min read·Read →

• Meiji Shrine Hatsumode 2027: Best Time to Go & Which Gate to Use

  Everything you need to visit Meiji Shrine during Hatsumode 2027: entry windows, the quieter south gate strategy, and how to combine it with Harajuku and Shibuya.

  2026-10-22·3 min read·Read →