Tokyo Tower: Traditional Japan Festival Dance Show

Experience traditional Japanese culture in an hour

If you are looking to experience the beautiful cultural history of Japan, this festival dance show at Tokyo Tower might just be the right fit for you. This show features various dances, rituals, and live and musical performances that are typically held in summer and across various regions to showcase the diverse and vibrant festive culture in Japan.

Dance, music, and some more

The performances include the famous Awa Odori where dance troupes wearing fan-shaped braided hats form long lines or circles and move to the two-beat rhythm of the shamisen (three-stringed flute), yokobue (bamboo flute), kane (bell) and taiko (drum). Watch a live show which demonstrates and explains the history, traditions, and lives of high-ranking courtesans called Oiran. But that’s not all. Get mesmerized by the highly energetic choreographic moves of the taiko drummers as they create interesting and beats music that are nothing short of amazing. Last, but certainly not least, take some pictures with the performers after the show to mark your memory of this trip.