Ueno Touganeya Hotel

It will be held 'Hagoita Fair' in Asakusa (Sensoji temple)


Hagoita is battledore (early form of badminton racket) .
Hagoita, or wooden paddle, originated from a Japanese tradition, where during the New Year girls would play Hanetsuki, a badminton-like game with wooden paddles and a shuttlecock.
Originally wooden paddles are hand-made, using the finest cotton or washi paper. The paddles vary in size, representing a girl's growth, and also symbolize health and safety.
Some people even put them at the front door to ward off evil, but now most Japanese just use it as a decoration.


Hagoita Fair is a popular annual event in Asakusa that is held as the year nears its end.
Battledore City, Meiji medium term, every year begins on major sales at Sensoji Temple &qout;Toshinoichi&qout; that takes place in the year-end, fixed on the tradition of year-end as &qout;battledore City&qout; in 1950 around, the picture of the Edo emotional some Kabuki In addition, the topic of social satire, the novelty battledore such as colorful works that the theme such as current events and popular talent will be sold.

Please enjoy and get the Hagoita for you and your girls!!

Date : 17th of Dec. - 19th of Dec.
Access :
It takes 10 minute by Subway (Get off at Asakusa station.)
It takes 25 - 30 minute by walk
(*You can get map of Ueno/Asakusa at front desk, please do not hesitate to ask.)

Sensoji Offical site

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