Written by TC Team
A Bon Odori dance and a splash of water define this matsuri (Japanese festival) right in front of Tokyo Station.
What happens?
The main things to see are the big Bon Odori dance and Uchimizu, where water is thrown onto the sidewalks using traditional buckets to cool down the street. Along with those events, there will be stalls selling popular types of kakigori (shaved ice). These events take place along Gyoko-Dori Avenue.
There will also be a free yukata dressing service if you bring your own.
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 2024
The Uchimizu event takes place on July 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. You have to register on the day of the event to participate, but viewing is free.
The Bon Odori dance takes place on both days:
- July 26: 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- July 27: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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- 81 m from Tokyo Station Marunouchi Line (M17)Yamanote Line (JY1)Chūō Line (Rapid) (JC1)Tokaido Line (JT1)Yokosuka Line (JO1)Keiyō Line (JE1)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK26)Jōban Line (JJ3)
- 476 m from Nijūbashimae Station Chiyoda Line (C10)
- 482 m from Ōtemachi Station Chiyoda Line (C11)Hanzomon Line (Z8)Marunouchi Line (M18)Tozai Line (T9)Mita Line (I9)
