EndedFestivals & FireworksTokyo
Mizudome-no-mai
水止舞
Experience a 700-year-old ritual of Dragon Gods and Lion Dances at Gonsho-ji Temple.
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Schedule
July 12, 2026 13:00 – July 12, 2026 15:00
Guide5 min read
Mizudome-no-mai is a traditional ritual held every second Sunday of July at Gonsho-ji, a Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect temple located in Ota, Tokyo.
Highlights
Historical ValueTraditional Performing ArtsLocal Culture
Venue
About Mizudome-no-mai
- Cultural Immersion: A rare opportunity to witness a Tokyo Intangible Folk Cultural Property directly within a sacred temple setting.
- Dynamic Spectacle: The water-splashing ritual during the dragon procession and the powerful lion dances offer a sense of realism that photos cannot capture.
- Spiritual Insight: Understand the deep-rooted Japanese traditions and local beliefs through the sounds of the conch shells and traditional drums.
Weather forecast
Fri
9/18
23°/19°
28%
Sat
9/19
24°/20°
88%
Sun
9/20
24°/21°
100%
Mon
9/21
30°/22°
100%
Tue
9/22
29°/21°
22%
Wed
9/23
26°/20°
18%
Thu
9/24
28°/20°
20%
Tips
Clothing
As the procession and stage are outdoors, we recommend comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather.
Weather
The event is held rain or shine, but please check the official website for any weather-related updates.
Access
Use the bus from 'Omori Higashi Junior High School' for the most convenient route.
