Shrine · Asakusa / Senzoku

Otori Shrine (Asakusa) 鷲神社

The original home of Tokyo's Tori no Ichi, where on the November days of the rooster stalls sell kumade lucky rakes through the night, and where you can stroke the face of the smiling Nadeokame.

HoursGrounds open daily (daytime); Tori no Ichi days 0:00–24:00

ClosedOpen daily

PriceFree

Getting thereIriya Station (Hibiya Line) Exit 3, 7 min; Asakusa Station, 15 min

Time needed20–30 min (1–2 hours on fair days)

Best timeTori no Ichi days in November

Address3-18-7 Senzoku, Taito City, Tokyo

Websiteotorisama.or.jp

About

Otori Shrine in Asakusa's Senzoku district is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Tori no Ichi fair, held on the Days of the Rooster in November to pray for business success and good fortune. On those days the shrine and surrounding streets fill with stalls selling kumade, bamboo rakes decorated with masks, koban coins and treasure ships to "rake in" luck; each sale is sealed with rhythmic hand-clapping. The festival runs a full 24 hours, starting at midnight with the beat of a drum. In 2026 the fair falls on November 7 and 19. Year-round, the shrine is popular for its Nadeokame, a large, cheerful Otafuku mask you stroke on the part that matches your wish: forehead for wisdom, nose for money, mouth for avoiding disasters. Japanese literature fans may know it from Higuchi Ichiyo's novella "Takekurabe", set in the area.

Highlights

Birthplace of the Tori no Ichi fair, 2026 dates November 7 and 19, running a full 24 hours
Kumade lucky rakes sold with a ceremonial tejime hand-clap
Giant Nadeokame (Otafuku) face to stroke for wisdom, money or luck
Lively, old-Asakusa atmosphere, with links to Higuchi Ichiyo's "Takekurabe"
Kirizansho rice cakes sold at the fair

Tips

Iriya Station (Hibiya Line) Exit 3 is about 7 minutes away; it's a 15-minute walk from Senso-ji.
On Tori no Ichi days, late night (after 22:00) is atmospheric and less crowded than early evening.
Buy a small kumade the first year and a bigger one each year after, that's the local custom.
Phone the shrine information line or check the website for current-year dates and ceremonies.

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