Festival Schedule

Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, 2024

*Detailed venue map and timetable will be available in early October.

Performing Artists

For information on performing artists, please check here.

Organizer

Setagaya Art Town 2024 Executive Committee
Setagaya Cultural and Lifestyle Information Center, Setagaya Arts Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated)

Co-organizer

Heaven Artist Management Executive Committee

Supported by

Setagaya Ward
Setagaya Ward Shopping Street Federation
Setagaya Ward Shopping Street Promotion Association Federation

Grant provided by

Subsidy for the Promotion of Culture and Arts, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Theater and Music Hall Functional Enhancement Project (Comprehensive Support Project for Theater and Music Hall Functional Enhancement)
Japan Arts Council

Sponsored by

Toho Holdings Co., Ltd.

Cooperation

Tokyu Railways

The latest information on the day of the festival will be announced on social media.

Sancha de Daidogei

Festival Transforms Sangenjaya into an Open-Air Theater.

Just a 5-minute train ride from bustling Shibuya, Sangenjaya offers a welcome respite from Tokyo’s frenetic pace. This charming town in Setagaya City blends old-world charm with modern living. The iconic Carrot Tower stands prominently near the station, serving as a local landmark. Sangenjaya’s diverse cityscape sees historic downtown areas mingling with quiet residential streets, creating a unique urban tapestry. The community is equally eclectic, with a mix of long-time residents and newcomers contributing to the area’s vibrant atmosphere.

The area truly comes alive during the annual “Sancha de Daidogei” festival. This two-day street performance extravaganza, held each autumn, transforms Sangenjaya into an open-air theater. Established in 1997 by local businesses and cultural organizations, the festival has become a beloved tradition. It exemplifies Sangenjaya’s creative spirit and strong sense of community, offering a perfect showcase of this town’s unique character within the larger Tokyo metropolis.

The Festival’s Inclusive Atmosphere Turns Everyone into a Participant.

The Setagaya Art Town “Sancha de Daidogei” festival transforms Sangenjaya into a lively, interactive spectacle. Visitors can enjoy diverse street performances including pantomime, juggling, fire shows, and acrobatics throughout the town. Local food stalls offer tempting specialties, while unique decorations created by volunteers and businesses add color to the streets. Roaming “Walking Acts” surprise attendees around corners. The Art Rakuichi flea market features 100 artist booths along Karasuyamagawa Ryokudo. In Setagaya-Dori Arcade, special attractions include a Fortune-telling Street, Portrait Corner, and Candy Craft demonstrations. This two-day event draws 200,000 visitors, fostering a strong sense of community among residents, tourists, and performers. The festival’s inclusive atmosphere turns everyone into a participant, blurring the line between spectator and star.

参加商店街

Taishido Shotengai Shinko Kumiai (Karasuyamakawa Ryokudo, Asahiya-Mae, Gorilla Building-Mae)
Taishido Chuo Shotengai Shinko Kumiai (Ai-Ai Road)
Sangenjaya Ginza Shotengai Shinko Kumiai (Fureai Plaza, Gosaro, Entrance of Chazawa-Dori)
Sangenjaya Sanwakai Shotengai Shinko Kumiai (NTT Hiroba)
Sangenjaya Echo Nakamise Shotengai (Echo Nakamise)
Sangenjaya Shoeikai Kyodo Kumiai (Sun Towers Plaza)
Sancha Sakae-Dori, Sangenjaya Shotengai Shinko Kumiai (Sakae-Dori, Taishido 1-Chome Park)

Clicking on the venue names in the MAP will open introduction pages showing the atmosphere of each shopping district.

参加商店街のマップ

烏山川緑道、ゴリラビル前 ふれあいひろば、茶沢通り入口、五叉路前 ふれあいひろば、茶沢通り入口、五叉路前 NTT広場 太子堂一丁目公園 エコー仲見世 あい・あい・ロード 烏山川緑道、ゴリラビル前 サンタワーズ広場

We support Setagaya Art Town 2024.

Access

Transportation Guide

Address: Setagaya Culture and Life Information Center (Carrot Tower) 4-1-1 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0004

□ By Train:

  • Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line: 2-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station (directly connected via underground passage)
  • Tokyu Setagaya Line: 0-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station

□ By Bus:

  • Odakyu Bus / Tokyu Bus: 1-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station

For a map of the area around Sangenjaya Station, please refer here.