Festival in Japan
Update: Jan 13st, 2014
Festivals are held through the nation through the year in Japan.
Visit these festivals, when you come here!!
Festivals are held through the nation through the year in Japan.
Visit these festivals, when you come here!!
Festival | When | Nearest Station | My Site | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ome Daruma Dolls Market (青梅だるま市) |
Every January 12th | Ome(青梅駅) | Detail | Official Site(Japanese) |
Tokyo Yosakoi Festival (東京よさこい) |
The 1st or 2nd Sat and Sun on every October |
Ikebukuro(池袋駅),Sugamo(巣鴨), Mejiro(目白),Otsuka(大塚) |
Detail | Official Site(Japanese) |
Sancha Street Performance Festival (三茶de大道芸) |
The 2nd or 3rd Sat and Sun on every October |
Sangenjaya(三軒茶屋駅) | Detail | Official Site(Japanese) |
Tokyo History Festival (東京時代祭り) |
Every November 3rd | Asakusa(浅草駅) | Detail | Official Site(Japanese) |
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival (八王子いちょう祭り) |
The 2nd or 3rd Sat and Sun on every November |
Nishi-Hachioji(西八王子駅),Takao(高尾) | Detail | Official Site(Japanese) |
Ako Forty-seven Loyal Warriors Festival (赤穂義士祭) |
The 14th on every December | Sengakuji(泉岳寺駅) | Detail | Official Site(Japanese) |
Ome Daruma Dolls Market(青梅だるま市)
Feature
"Ome Daruma Doll Market(青梅だるま市)" was held at Ome(青梅) in Japan on the 12th of January, 2014.
According to the official site, it's still unknown the origin of this market.
It is said that it was in 1596 or 1441. In either case, this market has histories dating back more than 400 years.
When
Every 12th on January
Show Time
1:00PM - 7:00PM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.omekanko.gr.jp/navi/index.htm#20131210
"Ome Daruma Doll Market(青梅だるま市)" was held at Ome(青梅) in Japan on the 12th of January, 2014.
According to the official site, it's still unknown the origin of this market.
It is said that it was in 1596 or 1441. In either case, this market has histories dating back more than 400 years.
When
Every 12th on January
Show Time
1:00PM - 7:00PM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.omekanko.gr.jp/navi/index.htm#20131210
Year | Date | Show Time | My Article |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | Jan 12th | 1:00PM-7:00PM | Detail |
Access
Tokyo Yosakoi Festival(東京よさこい)
Feature
"Tokyo Yosakoi Festival(東京よさこい祭り)" is held around Ikebukuro(池袋), Sugamo(巣鴨), Mejiro(目白), Otsuka(大塚) station plaza
in Tokyo on the 1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday on every October.
This festival was held 14 times, as of 2013.
More than 100 teams take part in this festival and contest with each other for a prize.
When
The 1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday on every October
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/
Access Map at Ikebukuro(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_iw5.jpg
Access Map at Sugamo(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_sugamo.jpg
Access Map at Mejiro(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_mejiro.jpg
Access Map at Otsuka(Japanse): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_ootuka.jpg
"Tokyo Yosakoi Festival(東京よさこい祭り)" is held around Ikebukuro(池袋), Sugamo(巣鴨), Mejiro(目白), Otsuka(大塚) station plaza
in Tokyo on the 1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday on every October.
This festival was held 14 times, as of 2013.
More than 100 teams take part in this festival and contest with each other for a prize.
When
The 1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday on every October
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/
Access Map at Ikebukuro(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_iw5.jpg
Access Map at Sugamo(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_sugamo.jpg
Access Map at Mejiro(Japanese): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_mejiro.jpg
Access Map at Otsuka(Japanse): http://www.yosakoitokyo.gr.jp/yosakoi/14team/14ym_ootuka.jpg
Access
Sancha Street Performance Festival(三茶de大道芸)
Feature
"Street Performance Festival(三茶de大道芸)" is held around Sangen-Jaya(三軒茶屋) station in Tokyo
on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on every October.
This festival has been held every year since 1997.
More street performers have taken part in this festival year by year.
40 teams were on this festival in 2013.
Enjoy their acrobatics, dances, tricks and arts!!All shows are free, but, as you know, they make their livings on performance,
so it's better to prepare for some money.
When
The 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on every October
Show Time
12:00PM - 7:00PM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://setag464.rsjp.net/arttown/
Map(Japanese): http://www.setagaya-ac.or.jp/arttown/%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B32013%E3%80%8E%E4%B8%89%E8%8C%B6de%E5%A4%A7%E9%81%93%E8%8A%B8%E3%80%8F%E4%BC%9A%E5%A0%B4%E6%A1%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%B3.pdf
Map(English): http://www.setagaya-ac.or.jp/arttown/Setagaya%20Art%20Town%202013%20MAP.pdf
"Street Performance Festival(三茶de大道芸)" is held around Sangen-Jaya(三軒茶屋) station in Tokyo
on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on every October.
This festival has been held every year since 1997.
More street performers have taken part in this festival year by year.
40 teams were on this festival in 2013.
Enjoy their acrobatics, dances, tricks and arts!!All shows are free, but, as you know, they make their livings on performance,
so it's better to prepare for some money.
When
The 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on every October
Show Time
12:00PM - 7:00PM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://setag464.rsjp.net/arttown/
Map(Japanese): http://www.setagaya-ac.or.jp/arttown/%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B32013%E3%80%8E%E4%B8%89%E8%8C%B6de%E5%A4%A7%E9%81%93%E8%8A%B8%E3%80%8F%E4%BC%9A%E5%A0%B4%E6%A1%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%B3.pdf
Map(English): http://www.setagaya-ac.or.jp/arttown/Setagaya%20Art%20Town%202013%20MAP.pdf
Year | Date | Show Time | My Video |
---|---|---|---|
2013 | Oct 19,20 | 12:00PM-7:00PM | Detail |
Access
Tokyo History Festival(東京時代祭り)
Feature
"Tokyo History Festival(東京時代祭り)" is held at Asakusa(浅草) in Tokyo on the every 3rd of November.
Local people march in various ancient outfits, such as aristocrat, warrior and citizen
from Heian period(平安時代)(794 - 1185A.C.) to Meiji Period(明治時代)(1868 - 1912).
Some people act popular tycoons, such as 'Minamoto no Yoritomo(源頼朝)' and 'Tokugawa Ieyasu(徳川家康)'.
When
Every 3rd on November
Show Time
12:30PM - 3:00PM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.e-asakusa.jp/event/1111_jidai.html
Asakusa Map(English): http://taitonavi.jp/pdf/pamph_en/002.pdf
"Tokyo History Festival(東京時代祭り)" is held at Asakusa(浅草) in Tokyo on the every 3rd of November.
Local people march in various ancient outfits, such as aristocrat, warrior and citizen
from Heian period(平安時代)(794 - 1185A.C.) to Meiji Period(明治時代)(1868 - 1912).
Some people act popular tycoons, such as 'Minamoto no Yoritomo(源頼朝)' and 'Tokugawa Ieyasu(徳川家康)'.
When
Every 3rd on November
Show Time
12:30PM - 3:00PM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.e-asakusa.jp/event/1111_jidai.html
Asakusa Map(English): http://taitonavi.jp/pdf/pamph_en/002.pdf
No | Year | Date | Show Time | My Video |
---|---|---|---|---|
23 | 2013 | Nov 3 | 12:30PM-3:00PM | Detail |
Access
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival(八王子いちょう祭り)
Feature
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival(八王子いちょう祭り) is held alongside National Route 20
between Oiwake-cho(追分町) intersection and Nishi-Asakawa(西浅川) intersection,
where gingko/maidenhair tree are lined, in Tokyo on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on November.
This festival offers several events, such as "Sekisho(関所) Orienteering" and "Kids&Classic Car Parade".
When
The 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on every November
Festival Time
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Kids&Classic Car Parade: 12:00PM - 1:30PM on Sunday
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.ichou-festa.org/
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival(八王子いちょう祭り) is held alongside National Route 20
between Oiwake-cho(追分町) intersection and Nishi-Asakawa(西浅川) intersection,
where gingko/maidenhair tree are lined, in Tokyo on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on November.
This festival offers several events, such as "Sekisho(関所) Orienteering" and "Kids&Classic Car Parade".
When
The 2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday on every November
Festival Time
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Kids&Classic Car Parade: 12:00PM - 1:30PM on Sunday
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.ichou-festa.org/
No | Year | Date | Festival Time | My Video |
---|---|---|---|---|
34 | 2013 | Nov 16(Sat),17(Sun) |
16(Sat) 9:00AM-5:00PM 17(Sun) 9:00AM-4:30PM |
Detail |
Access
Ako Forty-seven Loyal Warriors Festival(赤穂義士祭)
Feature
"Ako Forty-seven Loyal Warriors Festival(赤穂義士祭)" is held to
pay tribute to Asano Norinaga and Ako-gishi 47 loyal warriors on every 14th of December.
When
Every 14th on December
Time to pray for Asano Norinaga
11:00AM - 11:30AM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.sengakuji.or.jp/event/akougishisai.html
"Ako Forty-seven Loyal Warriors Festival(赤穂義士祭)" is held to
pay tribute to Asano Norinaga and Ako-gishi 47 loyal warriors on every 14th of December.
When
Every 14th on December
Time to pray for Asano Norinaga
11:00AM - 11:30AM
URL
Official Site(Japanese): http://www.sengakuji.or.jp/event/akougishisai.html
Year | Date | Dedication Time | My Video |
---|---|---|---|
2013 | Dec 14th | 11:00AM-11:30AM | Detail |
Access