Written by Lily Crossley-Baxter
Researched by Alexandra Ziminski
The sleek concrete of the Roppongi Hills Arena will be taken over by kimono-clad Bon dancers for the weekend.
What happens?
This festival boasts a unique dance — the Ropponjin Ondo — roughly translated as the Roppongi Workman’s Dance.
All are invited to master the dance (no doubt featuring lots of typical Roppongi Hills work actions such as operating a keyboard and mouse, taking the elevator, and using the shredder).
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Schedule 2026
Note that there is no Bon Odori dancing on the first day (Friday), but there will be food and drink stalls on all days. All events occur at Roppongi Hills Arena, except for the children’s entertainment space along Keyakizaka-dori Street.
The timings below are subject to change.
August 21 (Fri.)
- 17:00–21:00: Festival stalls open.
- 19:00–20:00: A medieval dance called Rakugeki Roppongi Raku will be performed.
August 22 (Sat.)
- 15:00–21:00: Festival stalls open.
- 17:00–20:00: The Bon Odori dance takes place.
August 23 (Sun.)
- 15:00–21:00: Festival stalls open.
- 17:00–20:00: The Bon Odori dance takes place.
Aug 21–Aug 23, 2026
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5:00pm – 9:00pm
3:00pm – 9:00pm
3:00pm – 9:00pm
六本木ヒルズ盆踊り
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 491 m from Roppongi Station Hibiya Line (H4)Oedo Line (E23)
- 0.7 km from Azabujūban Station Namboku Line (N4)Oedo Line (E22)
- 0.8 km from Nogizaka Station Chiyoda Line (C5)
