Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station

  • Travel | Train stations
  • Marunouchi
Advertising

Time Out says

The red-brick facade of Tokyo Station is a prominent reminder of Japan’s rush to modernisation in the early 20th century – and it’s looking even better after a recently completed, six-year restoration.

Details

Address
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Tokyo Station (Yamanote, Chuo, Marunouchi, Sobu, Keiyo lines)

What’s on

Dream Yosakoy Odori

Yosakoi (or as this festival spells it, 'yosacoy') Odori may not have the most alluring origin story – it was first devised in the 1950s as an effort to revive the post-war economy – yet festivals celebrating the dance demonstrate its extraordinary popularity in Japan. Expect to see around 50 teams of performers combine traditional Japanese movements with contemporary music at this two-day festival, the biggest of its kind in Tokyo. It will feature around 5,000 performers, each carrying a pair of naruko (wooden clappers) to accentuate the dance with rhythms.  The festivities take place in two areas, but if you want to catch the free performances, make a beeline for Tokyo Station's Marunouchi side on Monday November 3 from 9.30am to 1pm. Additional performances are held around Odaiba over the weekend, but these require a paid ticket. However, there are also designated areas where you can watch for free. You can check the schedule here. 
  • Festivals
Advertising
You may also like
You may also like