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Upcoming festivals, feast days, and pilgrimages at sacred sites worldwide. Filter by tradition, country, or type, and add any observance to your calendar.

July 2026

  • Hozuki-ichi (Ground Cherry Market)

    Festival

    Jul 9 – Fri, Jul 10, 2026

    Sensō-ji (浅草寺)· Japan · Buddhism

    A summer market at Senso-ji where around 120 stalls sell potted hozuki (Japanese lantern plants), coinciding with Shiman-rokusen-nichi, when a single visit on July 10 is believed to grant the merit of 46,000 days of worship. Held on the fixed dates July 9-10.

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January 2027

  • Hatsumode (New Year Visit)

    Observance

    Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027

    Sensō-ji (浅草寺)· Japan · Buddhism

    Hatsumode is the first temple visit of the New Year; Senso-ji is one of Tokyo's most visited destinations, drawing millions over the first days of January. Held on the fixed dates January 1-3.

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July 2027

  • Hozuki-ichi (Ground Cherry Market)

    Festival

    Jul 9 – Sat, Jul 10, 2027

    Sensō-ji (浅草寺)· Japan · Buddhism

    A summer market at Senso-ji where around 120 stalls sell potted hozuki (Japanese lantern plants), coinciding with Shiman-rokusen-nichi, when a single visit on July 10 is believed to grant the merit of 46,000 days of worship. Held on the fixed dates July 9-10.

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