Kanda Myojin Setsubun Festival
February 3, 2026 ｜ 2026年2月3日
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Date / 日付
February 3, 2026
2026年2月3日
Location / 会場
Kanda Myojin Shrine
神田明神
東京都千代田区外神田2-16-2
Price / 料金
Free
Time / 時間
13:00 (Meigen-no-gi (Archery))
14:00 (Mamemaki (Bean Throwing))
About This Event / イベントについて
Kanda Myojin's Setsubun Festival is one of the shrine's most distinctive ceremonies. It begins with the Meigen-no-gi — an ancient archery ritual in which priests in Heian-era warrior attire shoot arrows toward the demon gate (kimon) and rear demon gate (ura-kimon) of the shrine grounds.
This is followed by mamemaki (bean-throwing) at 14:00, where celebrities and year-zodiac participants scatter lucky beans to drive away demons and invite good fortune. Kanda Myojin is the guardian shrine of Edo Castle's demon gate — making its Setsubun especially significant. A short walk from Akihabara.
Highlights / 見どころ
Schedule & Venues / スケジュール・会場
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
13:00
Meigen-no-gi (Archery)/ 鳴弦の儀
Kanda Myojin Shrine(神田明神)
14:00
Mamemaki (Bean Throwing)/ 豆まき式
Kanda Myojin Shrine(神田明神)
Tips / アドバイス
The Meigen-no-gi at 13:00 is the most unique part — don't miss it.
13:00の鳴弦の儀が最も独特 — 見逃さないで。
Bean-throwing participation costs ¥20,000 with pre-registration (300 spots).
豆まき参加は¥20,000、事前登録制（300名）。
Pair with a winter walk through Akihabara Electric Town.
冬の秋葉原電気街散策と組み合わせて。
