AUGUST | KOENJI AWA ODORI FESTIVAL

Awa Odori is a traditional dance which grew out of the other well known dance - obon odori. The Koenji Awa Odori Festival is a 2 day festival with a shed load of dancing. To avoid the scorching heat of the summer, the festival typically begins at 5pm and continues until about 8pm with about 10,000 dancers/musicians and over 1 million people spectating and joining for the two day period. You can also enjoy typical festival activities such as carnival games, food and a lively atmosphere.

Entrance fee: Free

Photo credit: Timeout Tokyo

Location: Area surrounding the JR Koenji Station

Hours: Evening

Dates: mid-August

Website: N/A

How to get there: The JR Koenji Station is about a 20 minute train ride from Tokyo Station on the JR Chuo Line.