Fuchu Plum Festival

Name: Fuchu Plum Festival
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-20
Location: Fuchu

The Fuchu Plum Festival is a historic summer observance at Ōkunitama Shrine in Fuchu, held on July 19–20, 2026. It centers on the distribution of karasu uchiwa, or crow fans, which are regarded as protective talismans, with stalls, Edo-style folk kagura and scheduled fireworks on July 20.

Date: Jul 19-20, 2026
Location: Fuchu

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Fuchu Plum Festival

Date: Jul 19-20, 2026
Location: Fuchu

Traditional Festival Shinto Heritage

Event summary

Highlights

Distribution of protective karasu uchiwa crow fans
Edo-style folk kagura at the Kagura Hall
Festival stalls on July 20
Three scheduled fireworks launches on July 20

The Fuchu Plum Festival takes place at Ōkunitama Shrine in Fuchu on July 19 and 20, 2026. Its tradition is linked to a story from the 11th century in which Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son offered plums at the shrine after a military victory.

The festival’s main custom is the distribution of karasu uchiwa, or crow fans, believed to offer protection from evil spirits, pests and disease and to support good harvests. On July 20, visitors can also expect festival stalls, Edo-style folk kagura performances at the Kagura Hall and three scheduled fireworks launches.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Ōkunitama Shrine; tokyocheapo.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Fuchu

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