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Enjoy summer festivals with locals, playing games, eating & drinking and dancing Bon-odori.
Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festivals) are fun summer events held all over Japan. Come and see how the local residents enjoy their festivals in Kichijoji, a popular residential and shopping town in the western suburbs of Tokyo, only about 15 minutes by train from Shinjuku or Shibuya.
This is a 2-hour guided tour starting from Kichijoji Station to the festival venue. At the festival site, enjoy Ennichi fair and Bon-odori dancing!
Festival 1 : July 23 and 24 the 51st Fureai Summer Festival
Festival 2 : August 1 and 2 the 43rd Sun Road Gessoji Temple Summer Festival
After visiting Ghibli Museum, take a look at the town of Kichijoji!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet up at the Information desk on the 1st floor of the Atre Main Building, directly connected to Kichijoji Station. You can look for the flower shop next to the information desk as a landmark.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
A maze of alleyways filled with stores, bars and restaurants. Walk around as you like and take a peek at the various stores! We will then take you to the festival site through Kichijoji’s representative shopping arcade, introducing you to the charms of Kichijoji.
Admission ticket free -
1
Since opening in 1974, Tokyu Department Store has been a favorite of the locals and it offers a venue for the Fureai Summer Festival on July 23 and 24. Enjoy Ennichi fair with tickets that allow you to buy drinks, foods, toys, etc. Let’s dance Bon-odori with the locals! about 90 minutes.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Gesso-ji Temple is a temple closely connected to the community, and a summer festival will be held here on August 1 and 2. Use your ticket to enjoy Ennichi fair. Enjoy Bon-odori dancing with the locals! about 90 minutes.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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