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.
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.
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
Date: October 13 (Sun), 2024
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Kagurazaka Street
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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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