“Kagurazaka Festival 2024” Awa Odori Finale: The Best Way to End a Festival is with a Drink at Geisha Bar
“Kagurazaka Festival 2024” Concludes
On July 27, 2024, the “Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024” concluded with great success, fitting for its 50th-anniversary celebration. On the 27th, there were a Children’s Awa Odori (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM) and an Adult Awa Odori (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM). Continuing from the 26th, Kagurazaka geisha Mayumi and Kiyono also participated in the local Ushigome Yuikiren dance group on the 27th.
The Finale of “Kagurazaka Festival 2024” Featured Geisha in the “Wa Odori (Ring Dance)”
The “Wa Odori (Ring Dance)” by Ushigome Yu-iki-ren was a spectacular highlight, bringing dancers and the audience together in a spirited performance, perfect for the grand finale of the “Kagurazaka Festival 2024.”
Some young Kagurazaka geisha were there in their private capacity to support Mayumi and Kiyono at the festival. They looked adorable in their casual clothes, different from their usual kimono attire. Seeing such unadorned appearances is one of the charms of the “Kagurazaka Festival.”
After “Kagurazaka Festival 2024,” Enjoy a Chat with Geisha at “Bar ei”
After the “Kagurazaka Festival 2024”, we went to “Bar ei,” a bar owned by a geisha. Our Italian tourist clients had a delightful conversation with the geisha and returned to their hotel very satisfied. After enjoying the “Kagurazaka Festival,” visiting an authentic bar and chatting with a geisha is an “Iki” (sophisticated) way to experience Kagurazaka, a district known for its traditional geisha culture.
Upcoming Kagurazaka Events Following the “Kagurazaka Festival 2024”
With the end of the summer festival “Kagurazaka Festival,” the next event in Kagurazaka is the “Kagurazaka Machi-Tobi Festa 2024” from Saturday, October 12 to Sunday, November 13, 2024. The “Kagurazaka Machi-Tobi Festa” is an art event. On Sunday, October 13, there will be the “Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival 2024,” where participants dress up as cats. Furthermore, on Saturday, October 19, there will be the “The 39th Kagurazaka Odori,” a performance showcase by Kagurazaka geisha. Please visit Kagurazaka for these and many other upcoming events.
During these events, if you join our Kagurazaka walking tour, we can introduce you to the hidden charms of Kagurazaka that most people do not know. Please consider participating.
How to Access Kagurazaka
The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.