Written by Adriana Paradiso
A festival dedicated to the weirdly addictive and mouth-numbing spice from China’s Sichuan district. Chefs from Japan and China will be serving up tempting plates to showcase the spice, with a wide range of styles and dishes available.
What is there to eat?
Try steamed buns, spicy noodles, mapo tofu (mabo dofu), hotpot, and more — with dishes starting from around ¥600. It’s a great chance to try the most authentic dishes around as some of the city’s high-end restaurants from Ginza, alongside traditional Sichuan chefs, will be there.
What else happens?
There will be cultural performances, a Chinese flea market, and a lottery. You can apply for the lottery on the official website.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Early
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Mid May
2026
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 422 m from Nakano Station Tozai Line (T1)Chūō Line (Rapid) (JC6)Chūō-Sōbu Line (JB33)
- 1.1 km from Higashi-kōenji Station Marunouchi Line (M4)
- 1.1 km from Kōenji Station Chūō Line (Rapid) (JC7)Chūō-Sōbu Line (JB34)
