Written by Lily Crossley-Baxter
Researched by Jane Pipkin
For those who can’t get enough of raw eggs on top of rice, this festival was designed for you.
What happens?
Ikebukuro Egg Festival, also known as Tamago Fes, celebrates the much-loved Japanese dish tamago kake gohan (rice topped with raw egg and soy sauce).
It’s a popular event with no advanced reservations, so make sure to arrive early to get your chance at sampling the 60,000 eggs collected from around the country. You will receive a ticket and a specific time slot.
Suggested Activity
Experience the Traditional Art of Kintsugi
Looking for something different? Try a kintsugi class in Tokyo. Kintsugi is the art of repairing old pottery with gold. In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn the delicate art of gold repair, and create your own unique souvenir to take home. You'll even dress in samue, the traditional outfit of craftsmen.
Schedule 2025
On the last day, the festival ends at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets 2025
Admission to the event venue in Sunshine City (Exhibition Hall A) is free, but you’ll have to pay ¥1,000 for the all-you-can-eat egg and rice feast.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Mid
Oct
2026
卵フェス
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 427 m from Higashi-ikebukuro Station Yurakucho Line (Y10)
- 427 m from Higashi-Ikebukuro-yonchōme Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA25)
- 481 m from Mukōhara Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA24)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 26 ºC
Low: 20 ºC
