Shinagawa Shukuba Festival

The Shinagawa Shukuba Festival is an annual event that celebrates the rich history of the Shinagawa district.

This festival takes visitors back in time to the Edo period, when Shinagawa was the very first post town, or shukuba, on the famous Tōkaidō road that connected Edo with Kyoto.

The event takes place along the old Tōkaidō road in the heart of Shinagawa.

A major highlight of the festival is the spectacular oiran dōchū, a grand procession of courtesans dressed in stunning and elaborate historical costumes.

Another key feature is the traffic-free pedestrian paradise, as the main street of the old Tōkaidō is closed to vehicles for the event.

The festival is filled with many other attractions, including parades of people dressed as Edo-period townspeople, samurai, and merchants.

There are also traditional performances, food stalls, and various hands-on cultural activities for all ages.

It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the atmosphere of old Edo and learn about the history of this important area of Tokyo.

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
  • Festival activities typically take place from around noon until the early evening.
• Location
  • Along the Kyu-Tōkaidō (Old Tōkaidō Road) in the Kita-Shinagawa and Minami-Shinagawa areas, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
• Admission
  • Viewing the festival and its parades is free.
• Please Note
  • The main street becomes a pedestrian-only zone during festival hours.
  • The oiran procession is extremely popular and draws large crowds.

Directions & Travel Information

• By Train
  • The festival area stretches along the old Tōkaidō road and is best accessed from several stations on the Keikyu Main Line.
  • Keikyu Main Line
    • The most convenient stations are Kita-Shinagawa Station, Shimbamba Station, and Aomono-yokochō Station.
    • Exiting any of these stations will place you directly within or very close to the main festival area.

Event Details

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