Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae)
Japanese title: 安食の酉の市（栄町 大鷲神社 例大祭）
- Dates
- Nov 28 (Sat) – Dec 1 (Tue)
- Hours
- 09:00–16:00
- Price
- See the official page for prices
- Where
- Otori Shrine (Sakae, Chiba) (Ajiki Sta.)
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Browse the traditional fukukumade rakes, decorative charms believed to gather good fortune and prosperity.
Good to know
Said to be the latest Tori-no-Ichi of the year in the Kanto region, held at Otori Shrine in Sakae, Chiba. Good-luck rakes are sold, and on Nov 28 a market sells local products made from the black soybean 'Doramame'.
- Dates
- Nov 28 (Sat) – Dec 1 (Tue)
- Time
- 09:00–16:00
- Price
- See the official page for prices
- Venue
- Otori Shrine (Sakae, Chiba)
- Nearest station
- Ajiki Sta.
Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.
About this event
Known as the last Tori no Ichi fair of the year in the Kanto region, Ajiki's traditional market brings a distinctly local touch to Japan's year-end festivities. Visitors come from across Sakae and beyond to buy decorative fukukumade rakes, believed to gather good fortune. On November 28, 2026, a special Toriichi Market will also take place around the shrine, selling local products including foods made from Sakae's prized black soybeans, known as doramame. Beyond the market, the shrine itself rewards a closer look. Its main sanctuary features elaborate wooden carvings, including a three-dimensional dragon carved into a curved architectural beam. The shrine is also associated with Lady Kasuga, an influential figure connected to the third Tokugawa shogun. Together, the festive rakes, local specialties and historic craftsmanship offer a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of this corner of Chiba.
Highlights
- Browse the traditional fukukumade rakes, decorative charms believed to gather good fortune and prosperity.
- Visit the November 28 Toriichi Market for local foods made with Sakae's distinctive doramame black soybeans.
- Look for the elaborate wooden panels and carved dragon on the shrine's main sanctuary.
- Discover the shrine's goshuin seal featuring its symbolic eagle motif.
- Good for
- Visitors interested in traditional good-luck charms, Japanese shrine festivals, local food and historic architecture.
Good to know
- Approximately a 10-minute walk from Ajiki on the JR Narita Line, near the Ajiki intersection on National Route 356.
- According to Chiba's official tourism website, the shrine has parking for seven passenger cars. Large buses cannot enter.
- For event details, contact the shrine office at 0476-95-1760. Sakae Town notes that shrine staff may not always be present.
Summarized from the official page and press materials.
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What connects Owashi Shrine to Lady Kasuga?
Known locally as Osuwasama, Owashi Shrine enshrines Ame no Hiwashi no Mikoto, Okuninushi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto. According to Chiba's official tourism website, an inscription on a metal ornament of the main sanctuary suggests that the shrine was founded in 1831. Local tradition holds that Lady Kasuga presented a golden eagle to celebrate Takechiyo becoming the third Tokugawa shogun. The shrine is said to preserve that golden eagle to this day. With this historical association, Owashi Shrine has long been revered as a place to pray for career advancement, business prosperity and children.
Every December, around the first Day of the Rooster, the shrine holds its annual Tori no Ichi festival. Decorative fukukumade rakes are sold as charms believed to gather good fortune. Recognized as the latest Tori no Ichi fair in the Kanto region, the event has become a familiar year-end tradition. Visitors can also appreciate the shrine's decorative wooden panels, sculpted dragon and goshuin seal bearing an eagle motif, discovering the history and beliefs behind this local celebration.
Chiba Official Tourism Guide — Owashi Shrine: History, Deities and Architecture (Japanese) · Sakae Town Official Website — Owashi Shrine and Tori no Ichi (Japanese) · Chiba Official Tourism Guide — Ajiki Tori no Ichi 2026 (Japanese)
Distance from major stations
- From Ajiki
- 1.7 km, about 15 min by train
- From Chiba-New-Town-Chuo
- 7.0 km, about 25 min by train
- From Kozunomori
- 8.3 km, about 30 min by train
- From Keisei-Narita
- 9.8 km, about 35 min by train
Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.
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FAQ
- What is Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae)?
- Known as the last Tori no Ichi fair of the year in the Kanto region, Ajiki's traditional market brings a distinctly local touch to Japan's year-end festivities. Visitors come from across Sakae and beyond to buy decorative fukukumade rakes, believed to gather good fortune. On November 28, 2026, a special Toriichi Market will also take place around the shrine, selling local products including foods made from Sakae's prized black soybeans, known as doramame. Beyond the market, the shrine itself rewards a closer look. Its main sanctuary features elaborate wooden carvings, including a three-dimensional dragon carved into a curved architectural beam. The shrine is also associated with Lady Kasuga, an influential figure connected to the third Tokugawa shogun. Together, the festive rakes, local specialties and historic craftsmanship offer a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of this corner of Chiba.
- When is Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae)?
- Nov 28 (Sat) – Dec 1 (Tue)
- What are the opening hours of Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae)?
- 09:00–16:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
- How much does Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae) cost?
- See the official page for prices
- Where is Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae) and what is the nearest station?
- It is held at Otori Shrine (Sakae, Chiba). The nearest station is Ajiki Sta..
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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.