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Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024 in Tokyo: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

Updated: Oct 4


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration


Kagurazaka's Cultural Extravaganza: Celebrating 26 Years of Art and Tradition


The event details for Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024 have been announced. This art event, now in its 26th year, takes place in Shinjuku's Kagurazaka and is often referred to as a "handmade cultural festival of the town." During the festival, various cultural events, including art, traditional performances, street performances, exhibitions, and workshops, will be held across Kagurazaka. The festival will run from Saturday, October 12th to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, spanning about three weeks.


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration


A Snapshot of Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: What to Expect and When to Tune In


Given the vast number of events, it's challenging to cover all the details in one blog post. Therefore, this post will list the event names, dates, times, and locations in chronological order. Starting next time, we plan to share posts highlighting events related to our traditional cultural experience tours and other recommended events.


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration



Events Participating in Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024:


  • Tokyo University of Science Modern Science Museum Special Exhibition "Fuji Observation"

    • Dates: September 26 (Thu) - December 14 (Sat), 2024

    • Times: Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00-16:00, Sat 10:00-16:00

    • Location: Tokyo University of Science Modern Science Museum, 2F Multipurpose Room


  • "Bringing Light to People's Hearts: The Art of Light" by Saiki Takizawa

    • Dates: October 12 (Sat) - November 3 (Sun), 2024

    • Times: Cafe Time 08:00-18:00 (LO 17:00), Dinner Time 18:00-23:00 (LO 22:00)

    • Location: UNPLAN Kagurazaka Gallery (Event space within UNPLAN Kagurazaka Hotel)


  • Make Mini Candles with Beeswax Workshop

    • Dates: October 12 (Sat) - November 3 (Sun), 2024 (daily except Tuesdays)

    • Time: 13:00-16:00

    • Location: Kagurazaka Peabees Store, 18-3-119 Tansu-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0833


  • Do You Know About Hair Donation?

    • Dates: October 12 (Sat) - November 3 (Sun), 2024

    • Location: 34 Tansu-cho, Shinjuku, VORT Kagurazaka 1F


  • Nakamachi Library "Book Recycling Market"

    • Dates: October 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun), 14 (Mon/Holiday), 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun), November 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun/Holiday), 2024

    • Times: 09:00-18:00

    • Location: Shinjuku City Nakamachi Library, 25 Nakamachi, Shinjuku


  • Drawing on Leather! Workshop

    • Dates: Every day during the Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Closed on Tuesdays)

    • Location: Walleteria Yama Fuji, Kagurazaka


  • Crossing Time - Kagurazaka Retro Printing Exhibition

    • Date: October 12 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 10:00-17:00

    • Location: Bishamonten Temple Grounds


  • iPad Mental Arithmetic Game Competition

    • Dates: October 13 (Sun), 20 (Sun), 27 (Sun), November 3 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 15:00-18:00

    • Location: Wakuteku Space, 2F Domain Building, 2-7 Shimomiyabicho, Shinjuku


  • Garçon Race

    • Date: October 13 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 14:30-16:00

    • Location: Kagurazaka Street, in front of Bishamonten


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • Your Robot Comes to Life! Robot Workshop

    • Dates: October 13 (Sun), 20 (Sun), 27 (Sun), November 3 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 12:00-15:00

    • Location: Wakuteku Space, 2F Domain Building, 2-7 Shimomiyabicho, Shinjuku


  • Kanze Kyukokai October Regular Performance

    • Date: October 13 (Sun), 2024

    • Times: First Part 12:30, Second Part 15:30

    • Location: Yarai Noh Theater, 60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • Collin Wonder 3 + Photo Exhibition 'Machi Naka Wonder Photo Session 2024'

    • Dates: October 14 (Mon/Holiday) - November 4 (Mon/Substitute Holiday), 2024

    • Location: Cocotte Café, 3-12 Tsukudacho, Shinjuku


  • Chinese Drama Art Exhibition

    • Dates: October 14 (Mon/Holiday) - October 27 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 11:00-19:00

    • Location: 26-8-1F Nandacho, Shinjuku


  • Made in Kagurazaka! Weave with Alpaca Wool with Alpaca Fureai Land

    • Date: October 14 (Mon/Holiday), 2024

    • Times: 14:00, 16:00

    • Location: galleryW@Kagurazaka WM, 134 Yaraicho, Shinjuku


  • Western Print Collection Exhibition 2024

    • Dates: October 16 (Wed) - October 31 (Thu), 2024

    • Time: 10:30-18:00

    • Location: Gallery Art Jean Vandome, 3-6-10 Kagurazaka, Hillside Kagurazaka 1F


  • Kagurazaka Bishamonten Rakugo '57th Kikunojo no Kai'

    • Date: October 16 (Wed), 2024

    • Time: 19:00-21:00

    • Location: Bishamonten Shoin


  • Noto Wajima - Lacquerware Exhibition: Tradition and Value of Revival

    • Dates: October 18 (Fri) - 23 (Wed), 2024

    • Time: 11:00-19:00 (Until 17:00 on the last day)

    • Location: Kagurazaka Hitoto Hako, NH Building 1F, 6-58 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku


  • Western and Japanese Fusion Coat Exhibition 2024

    • Dates: October 18 (Fri) - November 3 (Sun), 2024

    • Location: Fukuneko-do


  • DIY Peking Opera

    • Dates: October 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun), 2024

    • Times: 14:00, 16:00 (Only 16:00 on the 27th)

    • Location: Aaron Gallery 2F, 26-8-2F Nandacho, Shinjuku


  • UDBB ~ Universal Design Town Guide and Walk

    • Date: October 19 (Sat), 2024

    • Reception Time: 11:00-16:00

    • Location: Bishamonten Temple Grounds


  • Learn More About Alpacas!

    • Date: October 19 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 10:00-18:00

    • Location: Alpaca Fureai Land


  • Legas On-site Rakugo Special Edition 'The Power of Classics'

    • Date: October 19 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 13:30-15:30 (Doors open at 13:00)

    • Location: Akagi Shrine, Soshuden (Akagi Hall), 1-10 Akagi Motomachi, Shinjuku


  • Listen to Ha-Uta (Japanese traditional song) in Kagurazaka

    • Date: October 19 (Sat), 2024

    • Times: 14:00-14:50 (1st session), 15:10-16:00 (2nd session)

    • Location: Bishamonten Shoin


  • Autumn Concierge - Kagurazaka Town Walk Tour

    • Date: October 19 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 10:00-17:00 (Reception 11:00-16:00)

    • Location: Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple Grounds


  • Tea Ceremony and Tea Experience

    • Date: October 20 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 13:00-17:00

    • Location: Bishamonten Temple Grounds (Shoin in case of rain)


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • First-time Japanese Dance Experience in Kagurazaka

    • Dates: October 20 (Sun), 27 (Sun), 2024

    • Times: 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 (3 sessions)

    • Location: Riri no Kai Japanese Dance School (Exact location will be shared with participants)


  • Nakamachi Library Information Desk

    • Date: October 20 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 10:00-15:00

    • Location: In front of Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple


  • Autumn Awa Odori

    • Date: October 20 (Sun), 2024 (Exact time TBD)

    • Location: Kagurazaka Street (From Kagurazaka Shita intersection to in front of Ongaku no Tomosha)


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • Exhibition of Historical Masterpieces of Japanese Kumihimo Braiding Using Restored Pieces

    • Dates: October 24 (Thu) - November 3 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 13:00-17:00

    • Location: Kumihimo Experience by DOMYO, 6-75 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku


  • Free Kimono Dressing and Photo Session

    • Date: October 26 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 10:00-18:00

    • Location: Bishamonten Temple Grounds


  • Kimono de Ochakai (Tea Gathering)

    • Date: October 26 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 11:00-16:00

    • Location: Bishamonten Shoin


  • Experience Traditional Japanese Craft: Kumihimo Braiding

    • Date: October 26 (Sat), 30 (Wed) 2024

    • Time: 15:00-17:00 (26th ), 10:30-12:30 (30th), 13:30-15:30 (30th)

    • Location: Kumihimo Experience by DOMYO, 6-75 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • Boy Scouts Shinjuku 17th Troop Bazaar

    • Date: October 27 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 12:00-16:00 (Until items are sold out)

    • Location: Near Kagurazaka "Manya"


  • Peking Opera Workshop

    • Date: October 27 (Sun), 2024

    • Time: 14:00-15:30

    • Location: Aaron Gallery 2F, 26-8-2F Nandacho, Shinjuku


  • Kouta Shamisen Playing Experience

    • Date: October 31 (Thu), 2024

    • Times: 14:00, 15:30 (2 sessions)

    • Duration: 60 minutes per session, Limited to 4 participants per session (Reservation required)

    • Location: A traditional house in Kagurazaka's back alleys (Details will be shared with participants)


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • First-time Yarai Noh Theater Special

    • Date: November 1 (Fri), 2024

    • Time: Starts at 19:00

    • Location: Kanze Kyukokai, Yarai Noh Theater


  • 24th Ichinokai

    • Date: November 2 (Sat), 2024

    • Time: 14:00 (Doors open at 13:30)

    • Location: Yarai Noh Theater, 60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku


  • Create and Play! Nyanto Market ② 'Shishimai (Lion dance)'

    • Date: November 3 (Sun/Holiday), 2024

    • Time: 12:00-15:30

    • Location: Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple Grounds


  • First-time Yarai Noh Theater Public Tour

    • Date: November 3 (Sun/Holiday), 2024

    • Time: 11:00-16:00

    • Location: Yarai Noh Theater, 60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku


  • Drawing on the Slopes

    • Date: November 3 (Sun/Holiday), 2024

    • Location: Kagurazaka Street


Unveiling Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival) 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Cultural Celebration

  • Kagurazaka Happy Sax Ensemble Free Concert

    • Date: November 3 (Sun/Holiday), 2024

    • Times: 13:00, 14:30

    • Location: Terrace in front of Ongaku no Tomosha Annex


  • Tsukudo Terrace Planetarium, Marche, and Café

    • Date: November 3 (Sun/Holiday), 2024

    • Time: 11:00-16:00

    • Location: Tsukudo Terrace 1F & 2F (Tsukudo Terrace CAFÉ & BAR), 2-1 Tsukudo Hachimancho, Shinjuku (Next to Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine)




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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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