Written by TC Team
This fall festival features a clash between the traditional and the modern.
What to expect
Enjoy traditional performing arts, comedy and jazz, catch a shrine procession, or dance along with the Bon Odori dancers in the evenings.
You don’t just have to sit and watch. Little ones can also enjoy traditional games and other activities at the festival stalls.
Suggested Activity
Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable in Tokyo
Try this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head.
Schedule 2026
- Bon Odori dance: Saturday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Children’s shrine parade: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Taiko performance: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Shrine parade: Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Head to the official website for this year’s full schedule.
Sep 11–Sep 13, 2026
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11:00am – 8:00pm
11:00am – 8:00pm
11:00am – 7:00pm
Free
- 202 m from Roppongi-itchōme Station Namboku Line (N5)
- 0.6 km from Kamiyacho Station Hibiya Line (H5)
- 0.7 km from Akasaka Station Chiyoda Line (C6)
