murmurAko Gishi-sai (Festival of the 47 Ronin) at Sengakuji Temple
Minato City · Sengakuji Temple, Takanawa
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Sengakuji Temple · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Dec 12–14, 2026 Grounds open 7:00–20:00 on all three days
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually mid December
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year The winter festival spans several days in December, including the raid anniversary on December 14; a spring festival is also held in April
- Venue
- Sengakuji Temple, Takanawa
- City
- Minato City, Tokyo
About
Twice a year, in December and April, Sengakuji in Takanawa holds the Ako Gishi-sai to honor the 47 ronin of Ako, celebrating their loyalty and samurai spirit and praying for their souls. The Soto Zen temple was founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612 and served as the family temple of the Asano, lords of Ako. After the retainers' famous vendetta on December 14, 1702, they were laid to rest beside their master's grave, which visitors still come to in great numbers. During the winter festival the temple grounds stay open into the evening, with prayer services and special exhibits at the memorial hall. The 2026 program also lists a gagaku concert and the arrival of a Gishi procession at the temple. The Ako Gishi Memorial Hall on the grounds keeps items associated with the ronin.
Sources
- OfficialSengakuji Temple www.sengakuji.or.jp
- OfficialSengakuji Temple www.sengakuji.or.jp
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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