A festival plaza where you can enjoy Bon Odori and festival stalls in a cool indoor space.
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, and Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa (Location: 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Ayumu Imai) will hold "Takanawa Summer Festival 2026" for two days on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026, allowing guests to enjoy a nostalgic Japanese summer in a cool indoor setting.
Following last year's record-breaking heatwave, this summer is also expected to be extremely hot. To allow families to enjoy their summer vacation safely and nearby, events will be held primarily in a cool indoor environment. This comfortable space, unaffected by the weather, will allow for the creation of precious summer memories for families.
In the festival plaza, which evokes a nostalgic Japanese summer, there will be festival stalls offering attractions such as goldfish scooping, water balloon fishing, and shooting games, enjoyable for both children and adults, along with Bon Odori dances enlivened by local neighborhood associations. Food stalls will also offer treats like candy apples and shaved ice, further enhancing the festive atmosphere. A special highlight this year is the opportunity to challenge sumo wrestlers. Guests can experience a moment of connection with Japanese traditional culture by engaging in friendly competitions and practice drills with real, powerful sumo wrestlers. Furthermore, to provide children with opportunities to learn while having fun, we will once again host experiential events in cooperation with local police and fire departments, as well as workshops to experience Kyoto's traditions.
We will create a nostalgic and smiles-filled time, allowing families to make summer memories in a cool and comfortable space.
"Takanawa Summer Festival 2026" Overview
Dates: Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Location: Kokusai-kan Pamir
Inquiries: Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa TEL: 03-3442-1111 (Main Operator)
Recommended Points
Enjoy Bon Odori and festival stalls in a cool indoor setting, forgetting the heat.
A time to feel your child's growth through unique experiences, learning while playing.
Deepen parent-child time through workshops that touch upon Japanese traditional culture.
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★Family time filled with smiles at the festival plaza★
Enjoy a variety of attractions in a comfortable space, free from worries about heat or weather.
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Location: Kokusai-kan Pamir 3F "Hokushin"
Admission Fee: \1,700 for general guests / \1,200 for hotel guests. Children elementary school age and younger are admitted free of charge.
Let's dance together! Bon Odori Stage
The quintessential Japanese summer event, "Bon Odori," enlivened by local neighborhood associations, returns this year. From classic songs like "Tanko Bushi" to J-POP, beginners can enjoy it casually.
Date and Time: August 8 (Sat) 2:50 P.M. - 4:20 P.M. / August 9 (Sun) 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cooperation: August 8 (Sat) Takanawa Shinbunkai / August 9 (Sun) Nishimachi Jichikai
Takanawa's Summer Festival Stalls
We will have nostalgic festival stalls that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Content: Goldfish scooping / Water balloon fishing / Shooting games, etc.
Price: From \400. Please purchase festival tickets.
Enjoying Festival Stalls
Children's Yukata Fashion Show *Advance reservation required*
Children wearing yukata or jinbei can participate in the fashion show. Capture a summer memory with their lovely smiles.
Date and Time: August 8 (Sat) 2:05 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. / August 9 (Sun) 2:15 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Target: Children elementary school age and younger
Fee: \500 per group
Capacity: Approximately 20 groups per day
Ninja Performance Show
This year, the ninja performance show, a fusion of laughter and surprise, will feature the physical athlete group "Muscle Rangers"! At the end of the show, you can enjoy a sword fighting (chanbara) experience.
Date and Time: August 8 (Sat) 4:20 P.M. - 5:20 P.M. / August 9 (Sun) 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Performers: KUNI RX, Riku Noma, Masato Noma, Eiji Sekido, Yamato Oyama
Ninja Performance Show
Kamishibai (Paper Play) Show
Professional kamishibai artist "Yam-chan," active both domestically and internationally, will deliver a nostalgic experience that captivates both children and adults.
Date and Time: August 8 (Sat) 11:15 A.M. - 11:35 A.M. / 1:05 P.M. - 1:25 P.M.
August 9 (Sun) 11:15 A.M. - 11:35 A.M. / 1:15 P.M. - 1:35 P.M.
Performer: Kamishibai artist Yam-chan
Kamishibai Show by Yam-chan
Takanawa Festival Summer Gourmet
A full lineup of festival foods prepared by hotel chefs. This year's new offering is "Chanko Nabe" supervised by former Oshima stable sumo wrestler Kyokutaisei!
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Content: Chanko Nabe (soy sauce, miso) supervised by former Oshima stable sumo wrestler Kyokutaisei, yakisoba, buttered potatoes, okonomiyaki skewers, candy apples, shaved ice, etc.
Price: From \400. Please purchase festival tickets.
Festival Food Chanko Nabe
★Experiential Events to Fulfill Your Child's "Firsts"★
Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa x Former Oshima Stable Kyokutaisei Collaboration Project
A summer to deepen children's learning by experiencing the traditional Japanese culture of "Sumo."
Challenge Sumo
Compete with a real sumo wrestler!
Date and Time: August 8 (Sat), August 9 (Sun) 11:45 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Fee: Children Free / Adults (18+) 1 festival ticket \400
Challenge Sumo
Sumo Practice *Advance reservation required*
Wear a mawashi (loincloth) and participate in practice drills as if you were a sumo wrestler!
Time: August 8 (Sat) 1:35 P.M. - 2:05 P.M. / August 9 (Sun) 1:45 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
Fee: 4 festival tickets \1,600
Capacity: 15 people per day
Sumo Practice
Learn SDGs! Bamboo Lantern Workshop
A workshop perfect for summer homework, where parents and children can participate together.
You can create your own bamboo lantern while learning about SDGs.
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. (Last reception: 5:00 P.M.) *Approximate duration: 60 minutes
Target: Elementary school students and older. *One accompanying adult is required per child.
Fee: \3,800
Cooperation: CHIKAKEN
Learn SDGs! Bamboo Lantern Workshop
CHIKAKEN
Based in Kumamoto, CHIKAKEN lights up bamboo lanterns across the country, creating "landscapes" and "stories" unique to each region.
Their aim is for "bamboo lanterns," which connect people, towns, and nature, to be passed down as a new Japanese "culture," rather than being consumed as a temporary "project."
Bamboo lanterns were displayed at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit (2016) and the G7 Hiroshima Summit (2023) held in Japan.
and exhibited, conveying the charm of "bamboo lanterns" to the world. Appeared on "Jounetsu Tairiku" broadcast on November 5, 2023.
Collaborative Events to Learn with the Community
Events where you can have fun learning about disaster prevention and traffic safety together with local police and fire departments.
Recommended for creating summer memories with your family, including the experience of riding in police cars, motorcycles, and fire trucks, as well as taking commemorative photos in uniforms.
Location: International Building Pamir 1F Lobby Entrance
Fee: Free
Some events may be canceled due to bad weather.
Police Experience
Date and Time: August 8, 2026 (Sat) 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Content: Ride-along experience in police cars and motorcycles / Experience wearing disaster response uniforms and motorcycle police uniforms / Traffic safety quiz, etc.
Police Experience
Firefighting Experience
Date and Time: August 9, 2026 (Sun) 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Content: Ride-along experience in a fire truck / Water discharge experience / Firefighter uniform experience / First aid experience, etc.
Firefighting Experience
★Experience to Stimulate All Five Senses for Parents and Children★
KYOTO in TOKYO presented by Kyoto Kan
This year marks the 8th year of "KYOTO in TOKYO," held to promote the charm of Kyoto's traditional industries. Experience traditional culture with your family.
Kyoto Confectionery Making Experience
Experience making two types of seasonal fresh confections under the guidance of artisans from a long-established Kyoto confectionery shop. You can enjoy the confections you make on the spot.
Time: 111:00 A.M. 21:00 P.M. 32:00 P.M. 43:00 P.M. 54:00 P.M. *Approximate duration: 50 minutes
Fee: \3,500
Capacity: 18 people per session
Cooperation: Yoshimitsu Kagi, Shigekisa Kameya, Norikatsu Kameya
Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Kyoto Confectionery Making Experience
Kyoto Shippo Summer Charm Holder Making Experience
Experience Kyoto Shippo, where you can touch the beauty of traditional crafts. Color a design that evokes coolness with Shippo glaze to create your own original charm holder. Why not create a wonderful summer memory in tangible form along with the joy of making things?
Time: 111:00 A.M. 21:30 P.M. 43:30 P.M. *Approximate duration: 60 minutes
Fee: \4,000
Capacity: 8 people per session
Cooperation: wayuplus+
Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Kyoto Shippo Summer Charm Holder Making Experience
Kyoto Koma Making Experience
Experience making Kyoto Koma by winding colorful cotton threads around a bamboo core and adjusting the shape and balance. While touching and feeling the characteristics of Kyoto Koma, you can enjoy spinning them elegantly after completion.
Time: 111:00 A.M. 21:00 P.M. 32:00 P.M. 43:00 P.M. 54:00 P.M. *Approximate duration: 30 minutes
Fee: \3,500 *Additionally, a \1,000 surcharge allows you to choose a Nishijin-ori fabric finish.
Capacity: 8 people per session
Cooperation: Kyokoma Suzume Kyu
Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Kyoto Koma Making Experience
Incense Sachet Bookmark Making Experience / Incense Card Game Experience
An experience to become familiar with and touch incense, offered by "Shoyeido," a long-established incense shop with over 300 years of history. This year, in addition to exhibiting incense raw materials, we will also sell incense, scent bags, and more, allowing both adults and children to enjoy.
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Fee: Bookmark Making Experience \800 / Incense Card Game "Kun Kun Kun" Free Trial
Family Outdoor Experience Booth by Coleman
An outdoor experience space in collaboration with Coleman has been set up.
We have prepared a relaxing space for parents and children while you enjoy camping gear such as tents and chairs.
Parent-Child Camping Experience
Photos are for illustrative purposes.
The displayed prices include consumption tax.
Event details are subject to change without prior notice.
Ingredients and menu may change depending on availability.
Regarding "Festival Gourmet," we cannot accommodate the 8 specified allergens (shrimp, crab, walnuts, wheat, soba, eggs, milk, peanuts).
The above information is current as of the release date (July 9).
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Organizations: CHIKAKEN / wayuplus＋