The public square in front of Jiyugaoka Station is hosting a massive bon odori festival between July 19 and 21. Expect lively dancing to begin at 6.30pm each night (7pm on July 19) to the tune of bon odori classics such as ‘Tokyo Ondo’ as well as a more modern line-up of music featuring remixes of contemporary J-pop songs such as RPG from Sekai no Owari and Takaneno Hanakosan from Back Number.
New for 2025 is a special kids’ dance session beginning at 5.30pm (6.10pm on July 19), making it a fun and family-friendly night out.