Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024

The Beauty of Geisha Dancing Awa Odori at the “Kagurazaka Festival 2024”: The Charm that Increases by Concealing Awa Odori Has Begun in Kagurazaka On the third day of the “Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024” (July 26, 2024), an Awa Odori competition was held. Members of the Diet, the mayor of Shinjuku, and Shinjuku ward council members watched the Awa Odori from the VIP seats, enjoying the festival at its peak. Today is the final day, and, like the third day, another Awa Odori is scheduled. According to the organizers, 150,000 people are expected to participate in the “Kagurazaka Festival 2024.” Kagurazaka and Awa Odori Share a Connection Dating Back Nearly 400 Years The reason for holding the Awa Odori in Kagurazaka stems from the historical connection to the ‘Ushigome Gate’ at Edo Castle, which was built in 1636 by Tadahide Hachisuka, the lord of the Awa Tokushima domain. Thanks to this nearly 400-year-old connection, a grand Awa Odori competition has been held in Kagurazaka since 1972. Awa Odori is characterized by women wearing unique long woven hats that partially conceal their faces, creating a state where the face is almost but not quite visible. Awa Odori: A Dance Createdread moreThe Beauty of Geisha Dancing Awa Odori at the “Kagurazaka Festival 2024”

27Jul, 20242024年7月27日

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Is a Guide a Cost or an Investment for Travelers?

By ninjakotan

Is a Guide a Cost or an Investment for Travelers? Let’s Consider This in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku Ward. Don’t Leave Without Experiencing Kagurazaka’s Greatest Charm During the “Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024,” the main street, Kagurazaka Dori, was so crowded with visitors that it was difficult to walk. I noticed many foreign tourists among the crowd. However, the cobblestone backstreets, which are the true charm of Kagurazaka, were almost devoid of people, and there were no foreigners at all. As a local resident who has lived in Kagurazaka for 25 years, I found this very disappointing. It’s a shame to come all the way to Kagurazaka and miss out on its greatest charm, the cobblestone backstreets. Is a Guide a Cost or an Investment for Travelers? Maximize Your Experience with Guides In a city like Kagurazaka, with its intricate network of backstreets, I strongly believe that a guide who knows the area inside out is essential. However, tourists often view guides as a cost and are reluctant to use them. But what if you changed your perspective and considered hiring a guide not as a cost but as an investment to broaden your knowledge? Discover Kagurazaka’s Cultural Blend with Ourread moreIs a Guide a Cost or an Investment for Travelers?