Summer Festival in Kichijoji, Tokyo !
Enjoy summer festivals with locals, playing games, eating & drinking and dancing Bon-odori.
Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festivals) are fun summer events held all over Japan. Come and see how the local residents enjoy their festivals in Kichijoji, a popular residential and shopping town in the western suburbs of Tokyo, only about 15 minutes by train from Shinjuku or Shibuya. This is a 2-hour guided tour starting from Kichijoji Station to the festival venue. At the festival site, enjoy Ennichi fair and Bon-odori dancing! Festival 1 : July 24 and 25 the 51st Fureai Summer Festival Festival 2 : August 2 and 3 the 43rd Sun Road Gessoji Temple Summer Festival
After visiting Ghibli Museum, take a look at the town of Kichijoji!
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Summer Festival in Kichijoji, Tokyo !
What's included in Summer Festival in Kichijoji, Tokyo !
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Hamonika Yokocho KichijojiPass-by Only
A maze of alleyways filled with stores, bars and restaurants. Walk around as you like and take a peek at the various stores! We will then take you to the festival site through Kichijoji’s representative shopping arcade, introducing you to the charms of Kichijoji.
Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji
Since opening in 1974, Tokyu Department Store has been a favorite of the locals and it offers a venue for the Fureai Summer Festival on July 24 and 25. Enjoy Ennichi fair with tickets that allow you to buy drinks, foods, toys, etc. Let’s dance Bon-odori with the locals! about 90 minutes.
Gesso-ji Temple
Gesso-ji Temple is a temple closely connected to the community, and a summer festival will be held here on August 2 and 3. Use your ticket to enjoy Ennichi fair. Enjoy Bon-odori dancing with the locals! about 90 minutes.
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- Walking Tour
- Professional guide
- Tickets worth ¥1,000 to be used at Ennichi Fair
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet up at the Information desk on the 1st floor of the Atre Main Building, directly connected to Kichijoji Station. You can look for the flower shop next to the information desk as a landmark.
