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“Kagurazaka Festival 2024” Awa Odori Finale: The Best Way to End a Festival is with a Drink at Geisha Bar

“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 toread more“Kagurazaka Festival 2024” Awa Odori Finale: The Best Way to End a Festival is with a Drink at Geisha Bar

Kagurazaka Festival 2024 Kicks Off

Kagurazaka Festival 2024 Kicks Off. Kagurazaka Street is Packed, but the Charming Cobblestone Backstreets are Sadly Empty.   The “Kagurazaka Festival 2024” Has Begun Yesterday, July 24, 2024, the “Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024” began. It will continue for four days until the 26th. On the 24th, there were events such as the “Hozuki (Chinese Lantern) Market,” “Monzen Yatai (street food stalls),” “Bishamonten Children’s Festival,” and “Yukata Concierge.” Additionally, the “Bon Odori in Kagurazaka” was held, featuring the Japan Bon Odori Association and the taiko drum idol unit “Tokyo Otome Taiko.” As shown in the included photos, Kagurazaka Street, the main venue of the festival, was extremely crowded.   Cool Down with “Houroku Kyu” Today at Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple Today, on the 25th, in addition to the events from the 24th like the “Hozuki Market,” “Monzen Yatai,” and “Bishamonten Children’s Festival,” there will be “Houroku Kyu” held at Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple at 3 PM and 5 PM. “Houroku Kyu” is a practice where a ceramic plate called “Houroku” is placed on the head, and “Mokusa” is burned on top of it to ward off summer heat. On the 26th and 27th, there will be an Awa Odori dance festival starting atread moreKagurazaka Festival 2024 Kicks Off