Written by Shyam Bhardwa
Head to the Ikebukuro Okinawa Festival and experience the fun, food, and flair of Okinawa’s beaches.
What to expect
If you’re stuck in Tokyo as the weather gets warmer, Ikebukuro brings island life to you. Start your weekend at Sunshine City’s Exhibition Hall A, where there’s an enormous selection of Okinawan food and drinks. Settle in with some zesty garlic shrimp and beer, before grabbing some traditional andagi — fried dough balls rolled in sugar. Everything from drinks to dress shirts will be on sale, so spend away. There’s also a beer terrace. If you head there for live performances, it’ll cost ¥4,000 entry (which includes ¥3,000 worth of vouchers). It’s free to sit when there are no shows.
When you (or your wallet) need a break, head over to the fountain events stage (Alpa B1). There, you’ll also see live, traditional Okinawan songs and Eisa, a 400-year-old energetic dance for summer.
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- 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)
