Fukuro Festival
The Fukuro Festival is one of the largest and most dynamic annual events held in the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo.
This massive festival is uniquely split into two separate parts, held over two different weekends in autumn.
The first part of the festival is the Mikoshi Festival, which is a powerful display of traditional culture.
Dozens of mikoshi, or portable shrines, from local neighborhoods are paraded through the streets around Ikebukuro Station.
The atmosphere is filled with the energetic chants of the mikoshi bearers and the sounds of traditional festival music.
The second part of the festival, held two weeks later, is a celebration of dance.
This weekend features a variety of dance performances, culminating in the Tokyo Yosakoi contest.
Hundreds of colorfully costumed Yosakoi dance teams from all over Japan gather to perform their high-energy, choreographed routines.
The festival is a fantastic showcase of both traditional and modern Japanese culture, drawing huge crowds to the Ikebukuro area.
Event Details
- Dates
- The festival is held over two separate weekends.
- Part 1: Mikoshi Festival
- Saturday, September 27th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025.
- Part 2: Dance Festival & Tokyo Yosakoi
- Saturday, October 11th – Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
- Time
- Events on all days typically run from afternoon until evening.
- Location
- Various locations around Ikebukuro Station, with the main stage often in front of the station’s West Exit, Toshima-ku, Tokyo.
- Admission
- Viewing all parades and performances is free.
- Please Note
- The area around Ikebukuro Station becomes extremely crowded during all festival days.
- It is always recommended to check official sources before attending.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train
- The festival takes place directly around Ikebukuro Station, one of Tokyo’s largest and busiest transportation hubs.
- Ikebukuro Station
- The station is served by the JR Yamanote Line, Saikyō Line, and Shōnan-Shinjuku Line.
- It is also served by the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Yūrakuchō, and Fukutoshin lines.
- The Tobu Tōjō Line and the Seibu Ikebukuro Line also terminate here.
- The main festival events are held just outside the station’s West Exit.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 27 2025 - Oct 12 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Ikebukuro |
|---|---|
| map Area | Tokyo Ikebukuro |
| category CATEGORY | Cultural Dance Festivals |
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