Shimokitazawa Ichibangai Awa-Odori

Shimokitazawa's take on the famed dancing-in-the-streets festival (originally from Tokushima) has a unique charm of its own. Now held for the 55th time after a four-year break from the pandemic, the annual Shimokitazawa Awa-Odori sees teams of dancers parade along the neighbourhood's main shopping streets in the evening and dazzle the crowds with their special routines. Be sure to hang around afterwards, when the area is engulfed in a joyous party mood.