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Konno Hachimangu Shrine 金王八幡宮

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2010

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Visiting Konno Hachimangu Shrine today

  • What it is: A Hachiman shrine founded in 1092 on the site of the old Shibuya Castle. Each spring it holds a Konno-zakura cherry festival.
  • Getting there: About 6 minutes' walk from Exit C1 of Shibuya Station, behind Shibuya Police Station.
  • Best time: The annual festival is held in mid-September (11-14 September in 2026), and is the largest in the Shibuya area. On the final day, a mikoshi parade with up to 14 portable shrines ends in front of Shibuya 109.
  • Tip: There are food stalls along the approach and taiko drumming on the middle days of the festival.
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Annual grand festival and mikoshi parade in mid-September

Checked against: Konno Hachimangu (Tokyu, Japanese) · Konno Hachimangu Festival guide (Sumifuku) · Shibuya Konno Hachimangu Annual Festival (Tokyo Cheapo). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Konno Hachimangu Shrine on Shibuya246

Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Shibuya Fesitval, Konnou Hachimangu

The Konnou Hachimangu Shrine in Shibuya dates back to 1092. This weekend there was a festival held in the grounds of the Shrine to celebrate "Wa" (和), all things that are Japanese, which of course included Sake tasting.