Shibuya’s very own Nebuta Festival, which was revived last year after a nine-year hiatus, is returning this summer from September 12 to 14. The event will be taking over Inokashira and Center-gai shopping streets.
For the duration of the festival, a large float handcrafted in Aomori by nebuta artist Rika Tsukamoto will be exhibited on Inokashira-dori near Ikea Shibuya. However, the main highlight is the nebuta float parade along Center-gai (‘basketball street’) at 5.30pm on Saturday September 14. The elaborate float will be lit up and carried around by local volunteers, accompanied by a large procession of dancers and musicians.