Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival: Experience Tokyo's Most Iconic Cat Costume Parade!
It's only been two weeks since the 2024 "Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival," which has now become one of the most iconic cat costume parades in Tokyo and Japan. However, the lively and joyful atmosphere of the festival already feels nostalgic. This year, the event was filled with smiles and energy, with participants ranging from children to adults, including many international visitors. Some of you may already be eagerly awaiting next year—I know I am!
Looking at the "Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival" website, the date for the 2025 event has already been posted. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
If you couldn't attend the 2024 "Bakeneko Festival," why not mark your calendar for October 12, 2025, and plan a visit to Japan around this date? Adding the "Bakeneko Festival" to your next travel plan will allow you to experience its unique and special atmosphere firsthand!
Discover the Elegance and Safety of the Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival: A Refined Celebration Unlike Any Other
The "Bakeneko Festival" is a parade inspired by Natsume Soseki's classic novel I Am a Cat. While it resembles Halloween in the sense of dressing up in costumes, the level of safety and security at this event is on a completely different level. Unlike Halloween events in Shibuya, where street drinking and even riots like "surrounding police cars and causing chaos" have become issues, the "Bakeneko Festival" is a peaceful and orderly parade, with no police presence needed. There is no street drinking, nor are there any loud or rowdy people—only a serene and pleasant atmosphere.
This level of safety and order reflects the refined character of the Kagurazaka neighborhood. You won't find the kind of people who cause disturbances here. Kagurazaka, known as an "Iki Machi (sophisticated town), attracts a discerning crowd. If you doubt this, why not visit the "Bakeneko Festival" yourself and experience the calm and elegance of Kagurazaka firsthand? We look forward to welcoming you to this unique event where you can truly feel the charm and warmth of this special town!
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How to Access Kagurazaka
The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.
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