Aug
29
67th Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori - Saturday
Koenji's eight street performance zones fill with Awa-odori dancers and musicians for a concentrated Saturday evening session. The official route spans the shopping streets between JR Koenji and Shin-koenji stations, giving visitors multiple approaches and places to watch.
Summary
Koenji's eight street performance zones fill with Awa-odori dancers and musicians for a concentrated Saturday evening session. The official route spans the shopping streets between JR Koenji and Shin-koenji stations, giving visitors multiple approaches and places to watch.
This is one of Tokyo's defining late-summer street festivals. Clear official hours and two rail approaches make it possible to plan despite the very large crowds.
Tokyo Loop has this tagged for meet people plans around Koenji. Koenji Station (JR Chuo-Sobu local service; Chuo rapid trains do not stop on weekends) or Shin-koenji Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) is the practical access cue to check before leaving.
What to know
Date
Sat, Aug 29
Time
17:00 to 20:00
Area
Train access
Koenji Station (JR Chuo-Sobu local service; Chuo rapid trains do not stop on weekends) or Shin-koenji Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Cost
Check viewing option
Good for
Meet people
Why it is worth going
This is one of Tokyo's defining late-summer street festivals. Clear official hours and two rail approaches make it possible to plan despite the very large crowds.
Language and fit
Check the source page for language details before you go.
Access
Koenji Station (JR Chuo-Sobu local service; Chuo rapid trains do not stop on weekends) or Shin-koenji Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Koenji
Exact location is on the original event page.
Event details
Quick facts for deciding whether this is worth the trip.
Dates
Sat, Aug 29, 17:00 to 20:00
Venue
Koenji Station area shopping streets and Konan-dori
Area
Nearest station
Koenji Station (JR Chuo-Sobu local service; Chuo rapid trains do not stop on weekends) or Shin-koenji Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Entry
Check viewing option
Categories
Source
Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Promotion Association