Tokyo: Unique Japanese New Year Tradition Culture Festivity

Tokyo, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Without local cultural context, it can be difficult to understand the meaning behind Japanese New Year’s Eve symbols and rituals. This guided Oji Fox Pageant experience offers a clear introduction, explaining the re-enactment of an ancient legend. Enjoy access to a special viewing area with excellent photo opportunities, and gain insight from your guide as participants parade in kimonos and fox masks.

Learn the hidden meanings behind the Oji Fox Pageant
Avoid the most crowded areas with a reserved viewing space
Upgrade your package to include drinks and snacks if you wish
A guide leads the way so you don’t get lost

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

One alcoholic beverages for adults / One soft drinks for under drinking age customer
Snacks

Edamame (green soybeans), Fried chicken, French Fries etc.
Special viewing area right by Oji Inari Shrine for the fox procession
Shrine Visit

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ōji Station
1-chōme-10-18 Ōji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002, Japan
North Entrance of JR Oji station, Kehin Tohoku line. You can also come to Oji Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. From Tokyo Metro Oji Station, take Exit 3 and come to the North Entrance of JR Oji Station. (Ground level)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Oji Shrine

Oji Inari Shrine

Shozoku Inari Shrine

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.7

based on 6 reviews

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Too large of group, do not recommend

Ashley_C, Dec 2024

I feel bad for this review. Group was too large, over 50 people. It felt disrespectful to the shrines we visited. I felt embarrassed as people would point at our group as we passed and took over the area. For a three hour tour, I left in under an hour because I was so embarrassed. I wished they had capped the group size or split into smaller groups as this was not fair for locals trying to utilize their traditions. It was also not friendly for the elderly in our group as they encouraged us to hop barriers that they could not. There was one guide who spoke and many people in the back could not hear. I have been on many tours in Japan and have never felt this.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your valuable feedback. First of all, we have been working with the local tourism associations and organizing committee since the planning stage of this tour. They are very pleased that international visitors are interested in this event. And we organized the tour in response to their request to tell international visitors that it is not a festival but a Shinto ritual and to let them know about Japanese culture and traditions. The tour description stated that the number of participants was 30, but due to applications from other agencies, the final number of participants was 45. Because it was in a residential area, the microphone was not available and it was sometimes difficult to hear the guide's voice. However, at the restaurant we visited after you left, three guides went around to each table and made every effort to answer the questions. We regret that we made you walk on a path that was partially difficult to walk, but it was unexpected for us as the barriers were not yet in place when we previewed the area in the morning. Next year, we would like to divide the tour into several smaller groups and consider routes that would allow everyone to travel comfortably. We look forward to welcoming you next year with even more improvements. Miyuki