Asakusa Tori no Ichi 2026 runs Nov 7 and 19, opening at midnight. Otori Shrine has no parking, so here is how to plan the drop-off and last walk from Haneda or Narita.
If you want to see Asakusa Tori no Ichi in 2026, the catch is timing: the fair begins at midnight, while many flights land at Haneda or Narita in the evening. You don't have to hit the midnight drum, and you shouldn't wheel suitcases into the crowd. Go to your hotel first, then walk over. Here is how to plan it, based on Otori Shrine's official pages.
Asakusa Tori no Ichi 2026: dates and opening time
The shrine lists the first Tori day as Saturday, November 7 and the second as Thursday, November 19, 2026, with no third day this year. Each day runs from 00:00 to 24:00, and the fair opens when the first drum sounds at midnight. So the November 7 opening actually happens in the small hours between the 6th and the 7th.
Two other details from the same page: a pre-festival rite takes place at 23:15 on November 6 and 18 and requires advance booking, and charity kumade (decorative rakes) go on sale from the first drum, first come, first served. If you simply want to browse the stalls, you don't need to be there at midnight.
Otori Shrine has no parking that day
The shrine's parking notice is direct: it prepares no car park for Tori no Ichi, asks visitors to use public transport, and asks anyone who has to drive not to park on the street but in a nearby paid lot.
For a transfer, that means the car's job is to deliver you and your luggage to the hotel, not to wait at the shrine gate. When you book, give the hotel name and address and mention that you plan to go to the fair that night; our staff will confirm the drop-off arrangement. Don't assume the car can stop beside the shrine.
Planning around your landing time
- Evening arrival (say 21:00–23:00 at Haneda): go to the hotel, drop your bags, freshen up, then walk over in time for the midnight opening. Haneda to Asakusa is typically 30–45 minutes and Narita 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic.
- After-midnight arrival: the fair runs all day, so rest first and go later. Late and early flights are met as normal; see arriving in Japan late at night.
- Hotel in the narrow lanes behind Senso-ji: the last stretch may be on foot from a wider road. Details are in Narita to Asakusa: drop-off points and luggage.
Asakusa is inside Tokyo's flat-rate area, so the price is the same as anywhere in central Tokyo: Haneda Alphard ¥15,000 or Narita Alphard ¥22,000 per vehicle, tax included. Our staff confirm the final quotation.
Walking from your hotel: which station matters
The shrine is in Senzoku, north of Senso-ji, not inside the temple grounds. The shrine's access page gives these walking times:
| Nearest station | Walk |
|---|---|
| Iriya, Hibiya Line (North Exit 3) | about 7 min |
| Asakusa, Tsukuba Express | about 8 min |
| Tawaramachi, Ginza Line | about 15 min |
| JR Uguisudani (South Exit) | about 20 min |
If your hotel is around Kaminarimon, walking straight from the hotel is simpler than a train ride and a transfer. If you're staying toward Ueno or Uguisudani, check how far your hotel is from Iriya. With stalls and crowds on the surrounding streets, allow more time than the figures suggest.
Choosing between the two dates
November 7 is a Saturday and November 19 a Thursday, and both run all day. To catch the midnight drum, pick the date your flight lets you reach the hotel in good time; to browse the stalls, any hour on either day works.
To arrange the transfer for that night, send your flight and hotel address on the booking page and mention that you plan to visit Tori no Ichi.
FAQ
- What are the dates of Asakusa Tori no Ichi in 2026?
- According to Otori Shrine's website, the first Tori day is Saturday, November 7 and the second is Thursday, November 19, 2026. There is no third Tori day this year. The fair runs 00:00–24:00, opening when the first drum sounds at midnight. Check the shrine's site for any changes.
- Can a private car take me right to Otori Shrine during Tori no Ichi?
- The shrine says it provides no parking on the day and asks visitors to use public transport; anyone who must drive is asked not to park on the street. So don't count on a drop-off at the gate. Tell us your hotel or destination when booking and our staff will confirm a workable drop-off point.
- I land at Haneda after midnight. Can I still go to Tori no Ichi?
- Yes. The fair runs all day, so there is no need to be there for the midnight drum. Late-night and early-morning arrivals are met as normal; most people drop their bags at the hotel first and walk over.
- How far is Otori Shrine from Asakusa?
- The shrine's access page gives about 7 minutes on foot from Iriya Station (Hibiya Line, North Exit 3), about 8 minutes from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express, about 15 minutes from Tawaramachi Station and about 20 minutes from JR Uguisudani.