Sannō Matsuri Explained

or the Sannō Festival, is a major Shinto festival in Tokyo, along with the Fukagawa Matsuri and Kanda Matsuri. The Festival takes place annually in mid-June, but involves a procession called Shinkosai in even-numbered years only; annual celebrations encompass a number of activities and celebrations over a week, including the day-long Shinkosai (also called Jinkosai) parade through Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Culture of Japan
• Japanese calendar
• Japanese festivals
  • Festivals in Tokyo List of Buddhist festivals

External links

• Official page of the Sannō Matsuri on the Hie Shrine website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sanno Matsuri. Japan National Tourism Organization. 15 May 2011.
2. Web site: Sanno Matsuri. Japan Guide. 15 May 2011.