27th Tokyo Yosakoi
Watch 100+ teams perform around Ikebukuro West, with Otsuka and Sugamo also hosting on October 11. Free viewing with little language dependency.
Full event details
- Dates
- 2026-10-10 – 2026-10-11
- Time
- See official venue schedules for performance times
- Venue
- Ikebukuro West venues; also Otsuka / Sugamo on October 11
- Age
- All ages
- Price
- Free
- Participation
- No reservation needed
Editorial introduction (Chinese original)
大型 Yosakoi 舞蹈节分布在池袋西口、公园和街道，10 月 11 日还扩展到大塚和巢鸭。对于第一次带孩子体验日本“祭典感”的家庭，它比需要理解宗教仪式的活动更容易进入：免费观看、音乐和舞蹈强、语言门槛极低。
Full program and participation conditions
Supplementary notes retain their source language. Check the organizer for current prices, availability and changes.
Event facts
Dates: 2026-10-10 – 2026-10-11
Area: Ikebukuro West area; Oct 11 also includes Otsuka and Sugamo
Venues
Official materials list venues including:
- Ikebukuro West Gate Station Plaza
- Ikebukuro West Gate Park
- Azalea-dori
- Mizuki-dori
- Four local shopping streets
- Tobu Department Store 8F Sky Deck (new venue)
- ironowa hiro ba at Otsuka North Exit
- Sugamo North Exit
Scale / participation
- The 2026 official team list contains 100+ teams.
- Public street/stage viewing is free.
- Spectators do not need booking.
- Official venue/team schedules have already been published; organizer corrections are still possible.
Traffic note
Major traffic controls around Ikebukuro West:
- Oct 10: approximately 10:00–19:00
- Oct 11: approximately 09:00–21:00
Family fit
This is one of the easiest Japanese festival experiences for an international family because almost nothing needs translation: children can understand the costumes, choreography, music and crowd energy immediately.
Information awaiting publication or updates
- Final corrections to the published schedule
Official and supporting information
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