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Tokyo Akabane Fool's Festival Join The Festivities As Locals Do

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Overview

This is the only place where you can not only observe but also participate in the Japanese festival!

About 500 years ago, a Samurai warrior named Ota Dokan built a castle in Akabane. This was the beginning of Tokyo.

The first Akabane Baka Matsuri (Akabane Fool's Festival) was held on April 1, 1956, by local store owners to commemorate Dokan's great deeds and to “bring a festival to the residents of Akabane as well”.

The festival begins with marching performances, followed by fool dancing, cosplay, portable shrines, and a variety of other groups. The festival is one of the largest events in Tokyo, and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Why don't you wear the Happi festival costume same as locals and join Baka odori (crazy dances) together? This is a rare opportunity to have fun with local people! After the festival, Kanpai with a chilled beer then explore “Senbero” drinking area! Participating in the festival with the Japanese will surely be a unforgettable day.

Activity location

  • Akabane Elementary School
    • 6 24
    • 115-0045, Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Akabane Elementary School
    • 6 24
    • 115-0045, Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRental of Happi, Festival costume
  • What's includedWhat's includedBeer or Sake for adult (over 20 years old), softdrink for under 19 years old
  • What's includedWhat's includedDance lesson
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedRental of Hachimaki, head band
  • What's includedWhat's includedQuiz and games with prizes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Akabane Elementary School
  • 1h
- Change into festival costumes - Practice "Fool Dance" together - Watch other teams' cosplay - Let's have fun with quizzes and games while waiting for the parade to depart!
Akabane
  • 1h
- Join the parade with other local teams.
Akabane Park
  • 30m
- Toasting with a chilled beer - Enjoy eating & drinking at the food stalls (on your own).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAkabane Elementary School
    • 6 24
    • 115-0045, Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAkabane Elementary School
    • 6 24
    • 115-0045, Kita City, Tokyo, Japan

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