Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival Map 2026

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The 2026 event has ended. This map will be updated once 2027 details are announced.Next: Asakusa Tori-no-Ichi (Sat, November 7) →

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Event Details

Date & time
Sun, November 1, 2026 11:00〜15:00
Venue
Chuo-dori (Kyobashi 3-chome to Nihonbashi Muromachi 3-chome), Chuo ward, Tokyo
Also known as
Oedo Kakki Parade・Nihonbashi Kyobashi Matsuri・Nihonbashi Festival
Organizer
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival Executive Committee（Official site）

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FAQ

When is the Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival in 2026?

Sunday, November 1. Opening ceremony at 11:00 AM; parade Part 1 sets off around 11:25 AM and Part 2 around 12:25 PM; fixed-point dances 1:30–2:30 PM; the parade runs until 3:00 PM. The Shokoku Orai-ichi market is open 9:30 AM–4:00 PM. Held in light rain. Times are as announced by the Chuo City Tourism Association and may change.

What is the parade route?

It starts near Meidi-ya in Kyobashi 2-chome on Chuo-dori, heads north across Nihonbashi bridge and finishes in Nihonbashi Muromachi — about 1.3 km. Around 2,000 people take part.

Where can I see the fixed-point dances?

From 1:30 to 2:30 PM at two spots: near Meidi-ya at the start (① ③) and near the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center at the south end of the bridge (②). The parade itself can be watched for free anywhere along the street.

Are there road closures?

From 10:50 AM to 3:00 PM, Chuo-dori from Kyobashi to Muromachi and about one block on each side are closed to vehicles (north of Nihonbashi bridge the area now reaches one block further east than in 2025). Kajibashi-dori, Yaesu-dori, Sakura-dori and Eitai-dori stay open for crossing. In 2025, Toei Bus route To 42 skipped the Nihombashi and Nihombashi Mitsukoshi stops. The map follows the official 2026 road closure map.

Which station is closest?

At the start: Kyobashi (Ginza Line, 1 minute) and Takaracho (Toei Asakusa Line, 3–4 minutes). Midway: Nihombashi (Ginza, Tozai and Asakusa Lines). At the finish: Mitsukoshimae (Ginza and Hanzomon Lines) and Shin-Nihombashi (JR Sobu Rapid Line). From Tokyo Station, leave by the Yaesu Central Exit and walk about 300 m east along Yaesu-dori to Chuo-dori.

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival 2026: Plan your visit

Sun, November 1, 2026

  1. 09:30〜 Market & check closures

    The Shokoku Orai-ichi market opens at 9:30 AM on Nishigashi Jizoson-dori by the south end of Nihonbashi bridge. From 10:50 AM to 3:00 PM Chuo-dori from Kyobashi to Muromachi and the blocks on either side are closed to vehicles. The line on the map is the parade route from 11:25 AM.

  2. 11:00〜11:25 Opening ceremony

    Ribbon cutting near Kyobashi Edogrand by the Chuo Ward mayor and representatives of local neighborhood associations and public agencies.

  3. 11:25〜15:00 Oedo Kakki Parade

    About 2,000 performers parade along Chuo-dori from Kyobashi through Nihonbashi to Muromachi. Part 1, the opening parade (local groups and public agencies), sets off around 11:25 AM; Part 2, the Shokoku Orai parade (festivals and dances from around Japan), around 12:25 PM.

  4. 13:30〜14:30 Fixed-point dances

    Festival and dance groups from around Japan stop and perform in place near Meidi-ya (① ③) and near the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center (②).

  5. 15:00〜 Heading home

    The parade ends around 3:00 PM and the vehicle closure is lifted. The market runs until 4:00 PM. Head home from Mitsukoshimae or Shin-Nihombashi near the finish, or Kyobashi or Takaracho near the start.

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival: Highlights, Road Closures & Toilets

Areas and positions are approximate, based on the official venue and traffic maps. On the day, follow on-site signs and restrictions.

Highlights

  • Start (Meidi-ya)スタート（明治屋前）

    The opening ceremony (ribbon cutting) is held near Kyobashi Edogrand from 11:00 AM. The parade starts here. Closest station: Kyobashi (Ginza Line), 1 minute.

  • Fixed-point dances ① ③定点演舞①③

    On Chuo-dori in Kyobashi 2-chome, near Meidi-ya at the parade start. Festival and dance groups from around Japan perform in place from 1:30 to 2:30 PM (spots ① and ③).

  • Fixed-point dance ②定点演舞②

    At the south end of Nihonbashi bridge, in front of the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center. Festival and dance groups from around Japan perform in place from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. The info center is open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

  • Finish (Nihonbashi Muromachi)ゴール（日本橋室町）

    The parade finishes around the junction between Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower and YUITO. Closest station: Mitsukoshimae; JR Shin-Nihombashi is also nearby.

Parade route

  • Oedo Kakki Parade (Kyobashi → Nihonbashi → Muromachi)大江戸活粋パレード（京橋 → 日本橋 → 室町）

    Starts near Meidi-ya in Kyobashi 2-chome and heads north along Chuo-dori, across Nihonbashi bridge to Muromachi — about 1.3 km. Part 1 (local groups and public agencies) sets off around 11:25 AM, Part 2 (festivals and dances from around Japan) around 12:25 PM. You can watch for free anywhere along the street.

Traffic restrictions

  • Vehicle closure area (10:50 AM–3:00 PM)車両規制エリア（10:50〜15:00）

    Chuo-dori from Kyobashi through Nihonbashi to Muromachi, plus about one block on each side, is closed to vehicles. Cars can still cross on Kajibashi-dori, Yaesu-dori, Sakura-dori, Eitai-dori and the riverside road at the north end of Nihonbashi bridge.

    Restricted hours10:50 AM–3:00 PM

Toilets

  • Public toilet (north end of Nihonbashi)公衆トイレ（日本橋北詰）

    Free, wheelchair accessible. About 30 m from the parade route

Food & drink

  • Shokoku Orai-ichi market (Nishigashi Jizoson-dori)諸国往来市（西河岸地蔵尊通り）

    A market of regional specialties and food from all over Japan, held on Nishigashi Jizoson-dori in Nihonbashi 1-chome (the riverside lane just west of the south end of Nihonbashi bridge).

    Open hours9:30〜16:00

Station

  • Kyobashi Station京橋駅

    Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. 1 minute to the start point (Meidi-ya).

  • Takaracho Station宝町駅

    Toei Asakusa Line. 3–4 minutes to Chuo-dori.

  • Nihombashi Station日本橋駅

    Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tozai Lines, Toei Asakusa Line. Midway along the route (by Takashimaya); 2 minutes to fixed-point dance ② at the south end of Nihonbashi bridge.

  • Mitsukoshimae Station三越前駅

    Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hanzomon Lines. Right by the finish in Muromachi.

  • Shin-Nihombashi Station新日本橋駅

    JR Sobu Rapid Line. 2–3 minutes to the finish.

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