We chanced upon the Yasukuni Jinja on our way to the train station. We were drawn by the beating of drums and the lantern lights. We were just in time for the Mitama Matsuri at Yasukuni Jinja one of the many festivals celebrated here.
When we first reached the Daiichi Torii, we were pleasantly surprised to see how many lanterns there were hanging towards the main shrine. The Mitami Matsuri had just started and was able to witness the locals as they marched and chanted towards the shrine.
Daichi Torii |
Nearest Train Station: Kudanshita Station
How to get here: 5 min walk from Kudanshita station (Tozai, Hanzomon, toei shinjuku line)