Narita Gion Festival

Name: Narita Gion Festival
Start: 2026-07-10
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Narita

The Narita Gion Festival is a historic three-day celebration in Narita City, featuring a 300-year tradition of elaborate float parades. Held along the approach to Narita-san Shinshoji Temple, the event is known for its vibrant street stalls and traditional musical performances.

Date: Jul 10-12, 2026
Location: Narita

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Event summary

Highlights

300-year-old traditional parade
Ornately decorated floats and portable shrines
Held along the historic approach to Narita-san Shinshoji Temple

The Narita Gion Festival is an annual traditional event held in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, with a history dating back approximately 300 years. The festival is primarily staged along the omotesando (approach) to Narita-san Shinshoji Temple, where large, ornately decorated floats and wagons are pulled through the streets. The event is a significant local tradition that coincides with the temple's religious observances and is easily accessible to visitors traveling through nearby Narita Airport.

In 2026, the festival is scheduled to run from July 10 to July 12. Local reports noted that the 2026 opening day festivities were shortened and subsequent morning activities on July 11 were partially cancelled following a fire at a landmark restaurant on the temple approach. Despite such localized disruptions, the festival remains free to the public and typically features a full schedule of parades, traditional music, and food stalls.

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