Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Hachioji Float Parade Festival | Aug. 4 - 6, 2023

One of the largest float parade festivals held in greater Tokyo. 4000 people in traditional summer costume will dance and parade with 19 floats on Koshu-kaido Street.

Hachioji Matsuri Festival
八王子まつり

August 4th(Fri) - 6th(Sun) 2023
Location: Hachioji (near JR Hachi Station), Tokyo

Night Parade: 18:30 - 21:00
To find details (schedule) see their official website.

Official Website
https://www.hachiojimatsuri.jp/
Videos
https://www.hachiojimatsuri.jp/video.html

Getting there by train from Shinjuku
From JR Shinjuku Station, take the Chuo-sen train (express train Tokubetsu Kaisoku)  Travel time: 36 min. Fare: 474 JPY. 5-min walk from JR Hachioji Station.
OR
From Keio Shinjuku Station, take a train bound for Hachioji. Travel time: 34-min. Fare 360 JPY (Cheaper!)
10-min walk from Keio Hachioji Station.