Japan-Korea Exchange Festival
The Japan-Korea Exchange Festival is the largest annual event in Japan dedicated to celebrating the friendship and cultural exchange between Japan and South Korea.
This fun festival was started in 2005 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Since 2009, it has been held in both Tokyo and Seoul, created together by both nations.
The event is positioned as a place for cultural, citizen, and youth exchange between the two irreplaceable neighboring countries.
The 2025 festival is particularly significant as it marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations.
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of attractions, including numerous food stalls offering authentic Korean cuisine like kimchi, tteokbokki, and Korean barbecue.
The main stage features a dynamic program of live performances.
This includes modern K-Pop dance covers, traditional Korean music and dance like samul nori, and powerful taekwondo demonstrations.
The festival aims to foster grassroots-level exchanges and lay the foundation for better Japan-Korea relations.
Event Details
- Dates
- The festival will be held over a weekend in late September.
- The dates are Saturday, September 27th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025.
- Time
- The event runs from 11:00am to 8:00pm on both days.
- Location
- Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.
- Admission
- Entry to the festival is free.
- Food, drinks, and other goods are available for purchase.
- Please Note
- This is a very popular event and can become crowded, especially around the stage and food areas.
- It is always recommended to check official sources before attending.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train
- The park is accessible from several train stations, followed by a short walk or bus ride.
- Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
- The closest station is Komazawa-daigaku Station.
- It is approximately a 15-minute walk from the station to the park’s Central Plaza.
- By Bus
- Local buses are available from major nearby stations.
- From Shibuya Station
- You can take a Tokyu Bus (e.g., Shibu 82) which stops near the park.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 27 2025 - Sep 28 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza |
|---|---|
| map Area | Tokyo Komazawa Setagaya |
| category CATEGORY | Cultural Festivals |
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