Events

This flea market is one of the traditional events in Setagaya, which has been taking place for more than 440 years and is officially recognized as one of Tokyo's Intangible Folk Cultural Properties.
With more than 700 stalls on both sides of the street, the market is held on Boroichi-dori Street around Daikan Yashiki on Dec. 15 and 16 and Jan. 15 and 16 every year.

Place

"Boro-ichi dori" Street in the Setagaya 1-chome area and the surrounding area

Access

3 min. on foot from Setagaya or Kamimachi Sta. on Tokyu Setagaya Line.

Event Date,Time

Dec. 15 and 16 and Jan. 15 and 16
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

With a different theme every year, varieties of fireworks paint the surface of the Tama River in colors. Enjoy gorgeous artistic fireworks that only Setagaya can offer.

Place

Futako-tamagawa Ryokuchi Sports Park (1-3-5 Kamata,Setagaya-ku)

Access

Nearest station: Futako-tamagawa Sta. on Tokyu Den-en-toshi or Ōimachi Line

Event Date

early Oct.

"Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival" is held at Hanegi Park every year at the peak of the blossoms on about 650 plum trees, from early Feb. to early Mar.
On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the festival, there are various Japanese traditional events, such as koto performance, tea ceremony, and mochi making, along with booths and stalls selling food, plants and flowers, and various items related to plum blossoms, such as "ume-daifuku."

Place

Hanegi Park (4-38-52 Daita,Setagaya-ku)

Access

5 min. on foot from Umegaoka Sta. on Odakyu Line
10 min. on foot from Setagaya-daita Sta. on Odakyu Line
7 min. on foot from Higashi-matsubara Sta. on Keiō Inokashira Line

Event Date,Time

early Feb. - early Mar.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tengu is thought of as a god who listens to your wishes. Watch as a giant float (3-meter tall and 2-meter wide), decorated with a large tengu mask, parades down the shopping street as people in the area throw lucky beans, hoping for good fortune with family and business. During the festival, in addition to bean throwing, tengu-related goods and items are offered, and various events are held.

Place

Around Shimo-kitazawa Sta.

Access

Shimo-kitazawa Sta. on Odakyu or Keiō Inokashira Line

Event date

Setsubun in Feb.
(A custom where people throw beans to expel evil spirits and welcome good luck)

Awa Odori is a bon-dance originating from Awa no kuni Province (current Tokushima Prefecture). In Shimokitazawa, during the bon season every August, Awa Odori dance teams perform “nagashi-odori,” where they dance through the streets, and “kumi-odori,” where troupes perform together in one place. The closeness of the dancers and audience creates a great sense of unity.

Place

Around Shimo-kitazawa Sta.

Access

Shimo-kitazawa Sta. on Odakyu or Keiō Inokashira Line

Event date

During Bon holidays in August(The second or third weekend of the month)

The float called “nebuta” is a sight to behold. The Nebuta float, and a big group of dancers called “haneto” dancing and jumping around the floats, parade around the area.
Sakura-shimmachi is known as the town of Sazae-san, a popular manga series. “Sazae-san Nebuta” can only be seen in this festival.

Place

Sakura-shimmachi Sazae-san Street, Sakura-shimmachi Ekimae Street

Access

Sakura-shimmachi Sta. on Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line

Event date

In Sep.

Spring in Japan is most famous for beautiful cherry blossoms. Hanami, cherry blossom viewing, is Japan's traditional event. Cherry blossoms are in season from late-March to mid-April.
Autumn foliage viewing is a popular autumn activity in Japan. During the season, leaves are colored in red and yellow, creating a gorgeous landscape for lots of people to look at.

Popular places for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves viewing in Setagaya

Cherry blossoms

Kinuta Park
Setagaya Art Museum
Soshigaya Park
Setagaya Park
Komazawa Olympic Park

Autumn leaves

Gotoku-ji Temple
Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji Temple
Todoroki Valley
Roka Koshun-en Park
Seijo's row of cherry trees and row of ginkgo trees