Events in Shimokitazawa

Shimokitazawa Bon Dance Festival

Shimokitazawa is a tight but very welcoming community, so this festival (formerly known as the Shimokitazawa summer festival) draws in the locals as well as the many fans of the trendy …

Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Festival

Shimokitazawa’s Ichibancho shopping district comes to life in mid-August as the local Awa Odori festival parades through the streets. Awa Odori is a traditional dance festival made up of …

Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine Festival

Scheduled for both days, the main festival takes place on the Sunday with omikoshi (shoulder-borne shrines) scheduled to be jostled through the streets for the first time since 2019. However, …

Czech Festival 2023

The Czech Festival aims to bring all the unique and fantastic elements of Czech culture straight to Tokyo. Over the three days, visitors will have a unique opportunity to experience Czech …

Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival 2024

After a few years of cancelations, the 91st Shimokitazawa Tengu Festival will go ahead. What happens? Every year during Japan’s Setsubun Festival (the day before spring in the old Japanese …