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PRINCESS ADACHI FESTIVAL Wish the pray December 18-19, 2024

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Princess Adachi Festival

“Princess Adachi Festival: A Celebration of Wishes” 

On December 18-19, 2024, the “Princess Adachi Festival” will take place in Kita-Senju, just a short distance from Asakusa and Ueno. This event, hosted by Rojicoya, an organization dedicated to promoting traditional Japanese culture, revives the 1,300-year-old legend of Princess Adachi, believed to bring happiness in the afterlife. It aims to share Japan’s rich cultural heritage with international visitors. 

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What kind of Festival?

What is the “Princess Adachi Festival”?

The “Princess Adachi Festival” will be held in Kitasenju on December 18 and 19, 2024! This festival celebrates the 1300th anniversary of the “足立姫Princess Adachi Legend,” which became widely popular during the Edo period, making it a special two days to fully enjoy Japanese culture. Set against the historic Jigenji Temple, there will be plenty of activities including lion dances, samurai experiences, traditional games, and workshops on traditional crafts. The Adachi Hime Parade, which marches through the shopping district, is a must-see! In the evening, after a koto performance and a dinner buffet, a new opera will be performed. With English subtitles, international guests can enjoy it together!

What is the concept of the festival?

The theme of the festival is ‘wish the pray,’ representing wishes and prayers. Princess Adachi is also known as the ‘Sakura Princess,’ symbolizing the mystical beauty of cherry blossoms that bloom in winter. Through experiences like embroidery and silver crafting, we hope visitors will imbue each step with their personal wishes, offering hope for the coming year and beyond. We aim for this festival to be a place where dreams can come true.

　　
　　

　　

　　
　　

How do you enjoy it?

Schedule

Meeting place

Course Outline* Admission to the festival is free.

1.Lion-dance and shinobue-performance package Location: Jigenji Temple (1-2-9 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo) Time: 12:00–13:00 (last registration at 11:30) Cost: ¥8,000 (prepayment is required)

2.Lion dance and guided Kita Senju walking-tour package Location: Jigenji Temple & Kita Senju area Time: 14:30–16:00 (last registration at 14:00) Cost: ¥8,000 (prepayment is required)

3.Dinner and Princess Adachi Opera package Location: Art Center of Tokyo (1-4-1 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo) Time: 16:30–20:00 (last registration at 16:00) Cost: ¥25,000 (prepayment is required)

4.Complete package (includes all the above) Cost: ¥33,000 (prepayment is required)

Note: Those who purchase a package can also join the Japan Performing Arts and Gourmet Experience, held at Jigenji Temple from 12:30 until 17:15.

　

　　　

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※ Registration starts 30 minutes before each experience.

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Kitasenju Streetscape in which History and modernity come together

A town where Edo culture remains, with artisan culture and local culture nurtured by the unique topography surrounded by rivers.
With its public baths, retro Showa-era streets, old-fashioned shopping districts, and real life, this small city is one of the most fascinating hidden gems in the country.


Exclusive Temple Access:
Enjoy rare access to a historic temple marked with the Tokugawa family’s hollyhock crest, a place that’s usually closed to the public. The temple, with its gate that survived wartime fires,
offers a special glimpse into the past and the Tale of Princess Adachi.


　　

STAGE(temple）

*Lion dancing, a traditional art form essential to Japanese festivals, is said to ward off evil
spirits and bring happiness. You’ll learn about the origins of the lion dance, including the
custom of having your head “bitten,” which is thought to bring good health and boost
academic success.
Enhance your luck with the lion dance and the Princess Adachi pilgrimage, a ritual that has been celebrated for centuries
　　　

Performance Stage

Shionbue experience

Immerse yourself in the musical artistry of the Shinobue, Japan’s traditional bamboo flute.
You’ll learn from a distinguished Shinobue artist, celebrating 100 years of musical
craftsmanship. The flutes, meticulously crafted from bamboo aged for 10 years, embody the
beauty of this musical tradition. After experiencing a live performance that showcases the
artist’s mastery, you’ll have the rare chance to play the flute yourself in a beautifully
decorated temple—an exclusive space rarely open to the public.

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Edo Guided Tour

Take a walking tour with detailed English explanations, using old maps to guide you through the area’s rich history and cultural significance from the Edo period, designed specifically for foreign visitors
　　

　　

Dining

A private dining room with a panoramic view of Tokyo, meals arranged with local ingredients. A buffet, so you don’t have to worry about cultural differences in food preferences.　
Enjoy your meal while listening to a live performance of the koto (Japanese stringed instrument) in the private dining room.


Opera 　Princess　Adachi

Details about the opera here

　　　
　　　　

　　　　　
　　　　

Enjoy more of Princess Adachi!

　　

BOOTH Introduction

Local gourmet food, artisan workshops,

Japanese accessories for sale, Princess Adachi goods, and much more! Enjoy♪♪♪

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History of Princess Adachi

About princess　ADACHI

Adachi Hime is a central figure in a legend told in Musashi Province’s Adachi District about 1,300 years ago. She met an unfortunate death due to a political marriage, and before mourning her, six temples were built in the area, each enshrining an image of Amitabha Buddha. Her tragic fate and its impact on the region are deeply ingrained in the history and culture of Adachi Ward.
　　　　

About the Six Amitabha Pilgrimage

The “Six Amitabha Pilgrimage” originates from the act of mourning Adachi Hime, where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) carved six Amitabha Buddha statues from a single tree in one night, placing each in six temples built for this purpose. This pilgrimage became extremely popular during the mid-Edo period. Although it’s called the Six Amitabha, the pilgrimage typically includes visiting eight Amitabha statues, adding two more called “leftover” and “remaining.”
　　　　　

About the Five-Colored Sakura

The pilgrimage coincided with the cherry blossom season. The Five-Colored Sakura was cherished as “Arakawa Embankment’s Five-Colored Sakura” during the Meiji period and is beloved by many. However, due to increased traffic and visitors, the vitality of the cherry trees declined, and after World War II, they were cut down for firewood, temporarily disappearing. Later, to revive “Arakawa Embankment’s Five-Colored Sakura,” a 4.4km stretch of cherry trees was planted along the left bank of the Arakawa River, featuring Satosakura (village cherry trees).
　　　　　

Tokyo’s Kita Senju area has a rich and fascinating history—a history that is still strongly felt today. Once an important post town on the route between Edo (now Tokyo) and Nikko, this charming district is filled with historic temples, ancient shrines, and retro shopping streets. Although it retains a nostalgic Showa-period atmosphere, the area has all the modern conveniences of a thriving Tokyo neighborhood.

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Host rojicoya: Email rojicoya@gmail.com

What is the organizer rojicoya?

Rojicoya is involved in activities to promote tourism in Tokyo and the Kitasenju area. Always offering Japanese cultural experiences for inbound visitors. Flower arrangement, calligraphy, Samurai experience, Shamisen, Koto experience, etc. Click here to make a reservation.


　　　　

　

　　
　　

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