Written by TC Team
Summer is finally back in full swing and the Shimbashi Koichi Festival (or matsuri) returns. For two days, the area around Shimbashi Station becomes a mass of festival stalls, event stages, and of course, people!
What happens?
Intended to celebrate both summer and Shinbashi Ward, this festival is run by local merchants. You can try your hand at wearing yukata, joining the Bon Odori dances, and eating as much street food as you can handle. The main events are the Bon Odori dance and the Yukata Beauty Contest.
Schedule 2025
These are a few more scheduled events you won’t want to miss:
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July 24
- 17:00: Indonesian Javanese dance
- 17:30/18:10/19:00/19:40: Bon Odori dancing
July 25
- 16:30: Flamenco show
- 17:30/18:10/19:10/20:00: Bon Odori dancing
- 18:30: Yukata beauty pageant
- 19:00: Yukata Show and pageant awards ceremony
- 20:30: Closing ceremony
