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Tokyo Tower: Traditional Japan Festival Dance Show

Tokyo Tower with traditional Japanese dancers performing a festival dance show.
Tokyo Tower festival dance show with performers in traditional Japanese attire.
Tokyo Tower with dancers in traditional Japanese attire performing a festival dance.
Tokyo Tower with traditional Japanese dancers performing a festival dance show.

Watch traditional Japanese dances and take pictures with the performers, all in an hour at the traditional Japan Festival Dance Show at Tokyo Tower.

Highlights

  • No better way to learn about Japan’s vibrant culture and festivals than attending the Traditional Japan Festival Dance Show at Tokyo Tower.

  • Feel the festive spirit as you watch a group of dancers move in simple and rhythmic movements to the flute’s music.

  • Watch how the performers demonstrate the story of a group of ronin surrendering to the shogunate forces during the Boshin War.

  • Take out your cameras and capture photos with the performers after the festival to commemorate your memory of this experience.

  • Did you know?The Awa Odori festival in Tokushima is considered the largest dance festival in Japan.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Japan Festival Dance Show

  • Photo opportunity with the actors after the show

Exclusions

  • Entry to Tokyo Tower

  • Access to 150m deck at Tokyo Tower

  • Access to 250m deck at Tokyo Tower

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience traditional Japanese culture in an hour

If you are looking to experience the beautiful cultural history of Japan, this festival dance show at Tokyo Tower might just be the right fit for you. This show features various dances, rituals, and live and musical performances that are typically held in summer and across various regions to showcase the diverse and vibrant festive culture in Japan.

Dance, music, and some more

The performances include the famous Awa Odori where dance troupes wearing fan-shaped braided hats form long lines or circles and move to the two-beat rhythm of the shamisen (three-stringed flute), yokobue (bamboo flute), kane (bell) and taiko (drum). Watch a live show which demonstrates and explains the history, traditions, and lives of high-ranking courtesans called Oiran. But that’s not all. Get mesmerized by the highly energetic choreographic moves of the taiko drummers as they create interesting and beats music that are nothing short of amazing. Last, but certainly not least, take some pictures with the performers after the show to mark your memory of this trip.

Tokyo Tower

Monday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 10:30 PMlast entry 09:30 PM

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind that photo and video recording during the show is not allowed.

Accessibility

  • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • Guests can purchase food and drinks outside the venue at their own expense.

  • Guests who want to sit in the first row should arrive early as the seating is first come first serve.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Tokyo Tower.

  • Address: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan.

Get directions to the redemption point

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