Join in and dance to the infectious rhythm of taiko drums at the Ebisu Bon Odori Festival on July 26 and 27. This summer tradition will surely attract large crowds, as the event is held right in front of Ebisu Station, occupying a fairly spacious area outside the West gate.
For two days, a towering yagura stage will take over the taxi and bus drop-off zone while the entire area is closed off to traffic, allowing the public to move and dance around freely. Moreover, food stalls are making a comeback for the first time in five years, serving up delicious festival grub such as fried dumplings, cucumber on a stick and fried chicken – but only on Friday.