Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2026
July 25, 2026 ｜ 2026年7月25日（土）
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Date / 日付
July 25, 2026
2026年7月25日（土）
Location / 会場
Around JR Shinjuku Station
JR新宿駅周辺
Price / 料金
Free
Time / 時間
13:00–17:00 (Day Session)
18:00–20:00 (Night Session)
About This Event / イベントについて
The Shinjuku Eisa Festival is Japan's largest urban Eisa event, transforming the streets around JR Shinjuku Station into a spectacular stage for Okinawan drum dance. Now in its 23rd year, the festival draws around 24 troupes and up to 800,000 spectators for an unforgettable summer evening.
Eisa is a traditional Okinawan dance performed during the Bon Festival to honor ancestral spirits. Dancers move in formation, beating taiko drums, clashing hand cymbals, and singing folk songs. The rhythmic energy is infectious — even casual passersby find themselves drawn into the spectacle.
The festival was first held in 2002 and has grown every year since, becoming one of Shinjuku's signature summer events. It represents the growing Okinawan community in Tokyo and their cultural pride, bringing the warmth and spirit of the islands to the heart of the metropolis.
Highlights / 見どころ
Schedule & Venues / スケジュール・会場
Saturday, July 25, 2026
13:00
– 17:00
Day Session/ 昼の部
Shinjuku Street (East Exit)(新宿通り（東口）)
18:00
– 20:00
Night Session/ 夜の部
Six locations around Shinjuku Station(新宿駅周辺6会場)
Tips / アドバイス
Arrive by 12:00 to secure a good viewing spot for the Day Session starting at 13:00.
昼の部（13:00開始）の良い観覧場所を確保するため、12:00までに到着しましょう。
Stay hydrated — July in Tokyo is hot and humid. Bring water and a handheld fan.
7月の東京は高温多湿です。水分補給をこまめに、うちわも忘れずに。
The event goes ahead in light rain. Bring a clear umbrella just in case.
小雨決行です。透明な傘を用意しておきましょう。
Combine with dinner in Kabukicho or Omoide Yokocho after the Night Session.
夜の部の後は、歌舞伎町や思い出横丁で夕食を楽しむのがおすすめです。
Gallery / ギャラリー
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