Basic Info.

The Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple is known for bringing oriental and western essences together. In early August, they hold a Bon-Odori dance festival with beautiful lights shining in the dark. Popular restaurants form the Tsukiji market place put up stalls, giving it the title of “ Japan’s most delicious Bon-Odori festival”. Enjoy live taiko (Japanese drums) , dancing and of course, great food!

Spot Info.

・Name: Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
・Travel time (approx.): Closest station – 1 min. from the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station,  5min. from the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Shintomicho Station, 5min. from the Oedo Line Tsukijishijo Station
・Travel time from landmarks (approx.): 15min. from JR Tokyo Station, 20min. from JR Shinjuku Station

・Schedule:
◇Date: July. 31st (Wed) – Aug.3th (Sat) 7PM – 9PM
◇Oedo Taiko, costume contest, and more
Awa-Odori (a style of Bon-Odori originating in Tokushima prefecture) 7PM – 9PM
http://www.kagurazaka.in/matsuri/

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日本語・English-築地本願寺・TSUKIJI HONGANJI
http://tsukijihongwanji.jp/

Area Info.

日本語のみ-中央区観光協会　http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp