【SOLD OUT】Experience Obon and Bon Dance Festival

Experience the Counterculture Town of Shimokitazawa

Obon, an ancient Japanese custom, is a time in summer when people welcome the spirits of their ancestors and make offerings to their souls.
Bon Odori is a traditional event where people entertain, spend time with, and bid farewell to these spirits during Obon.
In Japan, Bon Odori is a significant summer event celebrated in many places, allowing you to experience how ancestral beliefs remain vibrant today.
On this tour, you will gain deeper insights into Obon and immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Bon Odori.

In Shimokitazawa, a hub of counterculture, you will explore Obon culture by visiting a shrine and wandering through the eclectic streets. Depending on your interests, we can also introduce you to the unique fashion scene where young Japanese mix vintage clothing with contemporary styles, as well as the local theater and music culture.

Alternatively, we can guide you through the newly developed areas around the station, which repurpose former railway tracks similar to New York's High Line.
Finally, we will join the Shimokitazawa Bon Odori dance, which begins in the evening.

If you wish, we can also arrange yukata rentals or purchases and other services.

Tour Details

This tour is limited to Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 only.

Meeting Place: Shimokitazawa Station
Dismissal Place: Bon Dance Venue (Shimokitazawa) *Location may vary depending on the circumstances on the day.

Number of Participants: You can participate with a minimum of 2 persons in a group and a maximum of 6 participants.

Tour Fee: The cost of the tour is 8,000yen per person. *Please apply with at least 2 people

We will visit Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine, one of the few shrines from which Mount Fuji can be viewed from the precincts, and Shimokitazawa. The Bon Odori (traditional dance festival) starts at 4:00 PM.

The tour includes the fee for the English-speaking guide. However, it does not include transportation to the meeting point, food and drinks during the tour, shopping expenses, or the optional yukata rental fee (if selected).

Important Notes 

If the Bon Odori is canceled due to rain, the tour will also be canceled.  

Please bring your cash.

The attached photos are for illustrative purposes only.
The view varies with the four seasons, and unfortunately "Mt. Fuji" is rarely visible in summer.

Yukata rentals or purchases are available by request only (yukata only; footwear is not provided). Please note that depending on the timing of your request, we may not be able to accommodate your rental. *Rental and purchase are not included in the tour price.

The cancellation policy

The cancellation fee will be applied based on our business days, excluding Sundays and public holidays in Japan.

If you request a date or time change for personal reasons, please note that availability may be limited. In such cases, the cancellation policy will still apply.

• Same day: 100%
• 2 days before: 80%
• 7 days before: 30%