Super Yosakoi
DanceKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Meiji Jingu-mae, Harajuku, Omotesando
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Annual eventDates
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Venue
Meiji Jingu-mae, Harajuku, Omotesando
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Tokyo's version of the Yosakoi dance festival held in Harajuku.
Super Yosakoi brings the high-energy yosakoi dance tradition from Kochi to the streets of Harajuku and Omotesando in central Tokyo. Over 100 teams with approximately 5,500 dancers perform dynamic, colorful routines along the fashionable tree-lined boulevards, creating a unique fusion of tradition and urban culture.
Super Yosakoi takes place from 2026-08-29 to 2026-08-30.
Super Yosakoi is held at Meiji Jingu-mae, Harajuku, Omotesando in Tokyo, Japan.
Yes, Super Yosakoi is free to attend.
The admission fee for Super Yosakoi is ¥0.
The crowd level at Super Yosakoi is typically high.
Yes, Super Yosakoi is held annually.
Super Yosakoi is a dance festival in Japan.
Highlights of Super Yosakoi include: Over 100 dance teams performing on fashionable Omotesando; Dynamic yosakoi routines with naruko clappers; Fusion of traditional dance with modern urban setting.
Tips for Super Yosakoi: Free to watch from the sidewalks along the parade route. The best vantage points fill up early, so arrive 30 minutes before performances begin. Combine with shopping and dining in the Harajuku area..
Super Yosakoi welcomes international visitors. It is a great way to experience Japanese culture.
Access information for Super Yosakoi: JR Harajuku Station or Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station, direct access to the parade route..
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tips: Free to watch from the sidewalks along the parade route. The best vantage points fill up early, so arrive 30 minutes before performances begin. Combine with shopping and dining in the Harajuku area..
Photography is generally welcome at Super Yosakoi. Check specific rules at the venue.
Super Yosakoi is a family-friendly festival that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Festival food stalls (yatai) at Super Yosakoi typically serve popular Japanese street food including yakisoba, takoyaki, and kakigori. Some festivals feature regional specialties.
Yes, wearing a yukata (casual kimono) is very common and encouraged at Super Yosakoi. Many visitors rent yukata nearby.
Parking can be limited during Super Yosakoi. Public transportation is recommended. Check access details: JR Harajuku Station or Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station, direct access to the parade route..
Over 100 dance teams performing on fashionable Omotesando; Dynamic yosakoi routines with naruko clappers; Fusion of traditional dance with modern urban setting
JR Harajuku Station or Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station, direct access to the parade route.
Free to watch from the sidewalks along the parade route. The best vantage points fill up early, so arrive 30 minutes before performances begin. Combine with shopping and dining in the Harajuku area.
📍 Meiji Jingu-mae, Harajuku, Omotesando