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Moon Viewing Festival at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden

Name: Moon Viewing Festival at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden
Start: 2026-09-23T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-25T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 向島百花園

◇ When

September 24–26, 2026

Thursday – Saturday

⌖ Where · 墨田区

向島百花園

東京都墨田区東向島東京都墨田区東向島3丁目東武スカイツリーライン「東向島駅」から徒歩約8分京成電鉄押上線「京成曳舟駅」から徒歩13分

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Enjoy the traditional culture of moon viewing, passed down since the Edo period, along with the deepening autumn atmosphere at this annual event in Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden. The garden stays open until 9 PM and is transformed with lanterns decorated with haiku and paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai, the garden itself, and the Sumida River. Visitors can stroll through the enchanting, moonlit gardens. Special events include a tea ceremony hosted by the Mukojima Hyakkaen Tea Association, performances by local koto musicians, and a moving rendition of the Edo-era narrative shamisen music known as 'Shinnai-nagashi,' performed by pairs of singers and shamisen players as they walk through the garden, providing an atmospheric experience of Edo-era charm.