Yesterday we went to Hie Jinja for the Sanno Matsuri. Festivities continue through the 17th. An employee said the highlight actually happens Saturday night. Someone else said the best stuff is on the final night. Last night, the 11th, was very cool, although the participants seemed very tired upon returning to the Shinto shrine after marching through Tokyo all day long.

This is no ordinary festival. The costumes are incredible.

Directions
More information on what happens each day of the festival (Japanese)

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