JP Ongoing

Daradara Festival

Name: Daradara Festival
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-21
Location: Tokyo

The Daradara Festival is a long-running traditional event held in the Shiba area of Tokyo, Japan. It is distinguished by its 11-day duration, which is notably longer than typical Japanese celebrations, earning it a reputation as the country's longest traditional festival.

Date: Sep 11-21, 2026
Location: Tokyo
Status: Ongoing

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JP Ongoing

Daradara Festival

Date: Sep 11-21, 2026
Location: Tokyo

Traditional Festival Shiba Tokyo

Event summary

Highlights

Recognized as the longest traditional festival in Japan
Lasts for 11 consecutive days
Held in the Shiba area of Tokyo

The Daradara Festival takes place annually in the Shiba neighborhood of Tokyo. The event is characterized by its extended schedule, spanning 11 consecutive days. This unusual length distinguishes it from most other Japanese festivals, which typically last only a few days.

Located in central Tokyo, the festival is free to attend. Its name refers to the 'lingering' or 'slow' nature of the celebration, reflecting the extended timeframe during which the traditional festivities are held.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Shiba; tokyocheapo.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Tokyo

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