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Updated: October 1, 2024

Fukuro Matsuri (Ikebukuro Festival) ふくろ祭り

Area around the West Exit of Ikebukuro Station, Toshima City, Tokyo
2024-9-28 - 2024-9-29

Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.

The Fukuro Matsuri was started in 1968 by four shop associations on the west side of Ikebukuro Station. This year will be the 57th installment of the event. The mikoshi (portable shrine) parade is an impressive sight with 15 large mikoshi and thousands of bearers who celebrate around the station's west exit. Cheers will echo through the streets, lifting visitors' spirits with a festival atmosphere.
Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park will host folk song shows and dance performances. The area will be full of stalls run by local restaurants. Come and enjoy some great food while taking part in the celebration.

How to Get There

  • Ikebukuro Station
    JR Line|Tokyo Metro|Tobu Tojo Line|Seibu Ikebukuro Line
  • Kokusai Kogyo Bus|Ikebukuro Station West Exit| Get off at the bus stop

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Opening Hours

  • For start and finish times, visit the official website.

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.