Sanno Festival (山王祭)
Time: June 7-17
Prefecture: Tokyo
Location: Hie Shrine

The Grand Parade of the Sanno Matsuri unfolds biennially in mid-June during even-numbered years. This event is a significant component of the Sanno Matsuri Festival, counted among Tokyo's three most renowned festivals. Alternating with the Kanda Matsuri, which occurs in odd-numbered years in May, the Sanno Matsuri Festival spans 11 days. Throughout this festival period, numerous smaller events take place, although details are typically available on a Japanese-only website. The focal point of the festivities is the impressive grand parade.