Kanda Myojin Reitaisai (Spring Festival)
May 14–15, 2026 ｜ 2026年5月14日～15日
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Date / 日付
May 14–15, 2026
2026年5月14日～15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
11:00 (Tea Ceremony (Kensekishiki))
18:40 (Noh Performance (Myojin-noh))
14:00 (Main Festival Ceremony)
About This Event / イベントについて
Kanda Myojin, the historic shrine a short walk from Akihabara Electric Town, holds its Reitaisai each May. 2026 is a kagematsuri (off-year) — a quieter festival without the spectacular mikoshi procession that fills Akihabara's streets on odd-numbered years. The next full Kanda Matsuri, one of Tokyo's three great festivals, takes place in 2027.
The two-day program begins on May 14 with a formal tea ceremony (kensekishiki) by the Omotesenke school at 11:00, followed by an evening Noh performance by the Kanze school at 18:40. May 15 features the main festival ceremony at 14:00, highlighted by the Kochō-no-Mai — a graceful butterfly dance performed in elaborate Heian-era costume. The contrast between ancient ritual and the electronics district next door is uniquely Akihabara.
Highlights / 見どころ
Schedule & Venues / スケジュール・会場
May 14 – May 15, 2026
11:00
Tea Ceremony (Kensekishiki)/ 献茶式
Kanda Myojin Shrine(神田明神)
18:40
Noh Performance (Myojin-noh)/ 明神能
Kanda Myojin Shrine Noh Stage(神田明神 能舞台)
14:00
Main Festival Ceremony/ 例大祭
Kanda Myojin Shrine(神田明神)
Tips / アドバイス
2026 is a kagematsuri — quieter than the full Kanda Matsuri, with no mikoshi. The full festival returns in 2027.
2026年は陰祭で神輿はなし。次回の本祭は2027年です。
The Noh performance on May 14 requires a paid ticket; book through the shrine in advance.
5月14日の明神能は有料チケット制。事前に神社へ予約を。
Pair with a walk through Akihabara Electric Town before or after.
秋葉原電気街の散策と組み合わせるのがおすすめ。
