Tokyo in January 2027 — Festivals & Events

Name: Hatsumode at Meiji Jingu
Start: 2027-01-01
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo

1 events happening in Tokyo during January. Book hotels 2-3 months ahead for peak dates — this month's highlights fill up fastest for the best-known matsuri and fireworks.

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🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Hatsumode at Meiji Jingu

January 1-3

Japan's largest first shrine visit — 3 million people visit Meiji Jingu during the first three days of the new year to pray for good fortune. Amazake, omikuji, and lantern-lit forest paths.

Access: JR Harajuku Station (Yamanote Line) — 1 min walk

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