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Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori 2025

Welcome to the mysterious and magical world of the **Yokai Bon Odori** in Tachikawa, Tokyo! A one-of-a-kind summer festival where humans and yokai dance together under the lantern lights.

  

From spooky costumes to original music, food stalls, and workshops — this is a night you’ll never forget.

Anyone can join, dress up, or just come and enjoy the fun!  Don’t miss this new summer tradition in Japan! Watch, dance, and subscribe for more unique Japanese festivals!

Dates: October 11 (Saturday) – October 13 (Monday, national holiday), 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (daily)

Venue: GREEN SPRINGS 2F Central Plaza, Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo

Performance Highlights:

October 11 (Saturday)

・Minyo Crusaders

・U-zhaan × Tamaki Roy × Chinza Dopeness

・Imagine Bon Odori Club

October 12 (Sunday)

・Omoide Yaro A Team

・Dongurizu

・Cho Co Pa Co Cho Co Quin Quin

・Traditional “hayashi” festival music groups (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

October 13 (Monday)

・Takkyu Ishino

・PC Music Club

・Chinban-tei Gorakushi & Hinawaju Boys

・Special Events (held on multiple days):

・Yokai Bon Odori (live music & dancing)

・Yokai Costume Contest

・Yokai Disco (DJ stage)

・Fox Wedding Parade (Kitsune no Yomeiri) around 6:00 PM on October 11 & 12

・Hyakki Yagyo (Night Parade of One Hundred Yokai)

・Misemono Show Booths

・Food stalls, kitchen cars, mystery zones, and more

Ticket Information

General Sale Period

From September 3 (12:00 PM) to October 10 (12:00 PM)

Ticket Types and Prices

1-Day Ticket: 3,500 yen

3-Day Pass: 10,000 yen

VIP 1-Day Ticket: 13,500 yen

Note: Early bird discounts were available in July–August.

Dress Code Requirement for Ticketed Area (Yagura Stage)

To enter the paid main stage area, you must wear one of the following:

A yokai costume or themed accessory (mask, face paint, etc.)

A yukata or jinbei (traditional summer wear)

Official Yokai Bon Odori merchandise (T-shirt, towel, etc.)

Free areas do not require a ticket or dress code.

Access / How to Get There

By Train

JR Tachikawa Station (Chuo, Nambu, Ome lines): 8 minutes’ walk from the North Exit

Tama Monorail Tachikawa-Kita Station: 4 minutes’ walk

By Car

On-site parking available (about 180 vehicles)

Fees: Approx. 250–300 yen per 30 minutes

Accessible via Chuo Expressway (about 30 minutes from Hachioji IC)

https://www.yokaibonodori.tokyo/

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