Awa Odori traditional summer folk dance festival in Western Tokyo 2016

Awa Odori traditional summer folk dance festival Tokyo Koganei city event attraction culture tourist spot Western Tokyo Tama area Tama Tourism Promotion - Visit Tama
Awa Odori traditional summer folk dance festival Tokyo Koganei city

 

Summer festival season is coming now in Western Tokyo Tama area as well !

 

Awa Odori is one of the major Japanese traditional folk dances with the traditional instruments such as Drums, Shamisen, Flute, etc.

 

The original area is Tokushima in Shikoku area, however we can see this kind of folk dance festival at various places in Japan nowadays.

 

In the Western Tokyo Tama area, there are two popular Awa Odori festivals, in Koganei city and in Mitaka city.

 

In 2016, the 38th festival in Koganei was held on the 23th and 24th July, however the 49th festival in Mitaka will be held on the 20th and 21st August so you can enjoy watching the fantastic moment with the traditional culture !

 

Related website (Japanese only but Movie available)

Koganei : http://www.koganei-awaodori.jp/ 

Mitaka : http://awaodori.mitaka.ne.jp/

 

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Mega Don Quijote Musashi-koganei Tokyo

Mega Don Quijote Musashi-Koganei Ekimae Tokyo Koganei dutyfree shop shopping tourist spot TAMA Tourism Promotion - Visit Tama MEGA ドン・キホーテ 武蔵小金井駅前店 東京都小金井市 免税 買い物 ショッピング 観光スポット 多摩観光振興会
Mega Don Quijote Musashi-Koganei Ekimae Tokyo Koganei MEGA ドン・キホーテ 武蔵小金井駅前店 東京都小金井市


Don Quijote Shopping store is one of the most famous discount stores in Japan. 

You may be able to visit this store in Shinjuku, Ginza, Roppongi, etc in central tokyo however there is also MEGA Don Quijote store in Koganei city Western Tokyo.

Located just in front of Musashikoganei station of JR Chuo line by 25 min from Shinjuku station.

With a lot of choices and less customers comparing with the one in the central, you would be able to find your favorite items without any stress !


メガ・ドン・キホーテ、皆様一度は行ってみたいと思いませんか?

多摩地域には、JR中央線武蔵小金井駅前にお店があるので、ちょっと訪れてみてはいかがでしょうか。

新宿からも30分くらいのアクセスです。

 

SL Train C57 at Koganei Park Tokyo

SL C57 train display at Koganei Park Tokyo Koganei picnic walking tourist spot TAMA Tourism Promotion - Visit Tama SL機関車 C57展示 小金井公園 東京都小金井市 ピクニック 散策 観光スポット 多摩観光振興会
SL C57 train display at Koganei Park Tokyo Koganei SL機関車 C57展示 小金井公園 東京都小金井市
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Golden water well and Rokujizo Guardian deity of children Tokyo Koganei

Golden water well and Rokujizo guardian deity of children Tokyo Koganei historical walking tourist spot TAMA Tourism Promotion - Visit Tama 黄金の水と六地蔵 東京都小金井市 歴史 散策 観光スポット 多摩観光振興会
Golden water well and Rokujizo guardian deity of children Tokyo Koganei 黄金の水と六地蔵 東京都小金井市
 
Koganei city is located in the middle Tokyo prefecture. "Koganei" means Golden Well as there are a lot of water springs and natural groundwater around this area. 
Rokujizo guardian deity of children was built in 1707 for the safe of local people and the stability of this area.
Koganei city built the well in the same place with Rokujizo statue for the activation of local city's brand in 2006 and it's one of the tourist attractions now.
You would be able to try to drink this golden water and let's visit and try it!

東京都小金井市の由来は、黄金に値する豊富な水が湧くとされております。
六地蔵は、この地域の人々の安全を祈願し1707年に建てられました。
小金井市は黄金の水と六地蔵を地域活性化に活かそうと、地下水を掘りそのお水を2006年より提供しております。
小金井の新たな観光スポットも散策してみてはいかがでしょうか。

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