Densho no Tamatebako: Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2026 is Here!
The 'Densho no Tamatebako' festival will be held in Hachioji City, Tokyo, on May 30 and 31, 2026. Visitors can easily experience and appreciate the traditional culture and performing arts of the Tama region.
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Organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, Hachioji City, and the Hachioji City Academic City Culture Fureai Foundation, 'Densho no Tamatebako ~Tama Traditional Culture Festival 2026~' is a festival where visitors can casually appreciate and experience the charm of traditional culture and performing arts passed down in Hachioji and the Tama region. A variety of programs will be held, including performances on outdoor stages and experiential booths throughout the city.
Experience
Rickshaw Ride Experience ~A City Tour to Find Traces of History~ (Advance Application Required)
The 'rickshaw' served as a vital means of transportation for people, mainly from the Meiji to Taisho eras. Hachioji also had several rickshaw businesses, with pullers dashing gracefully with their passengers. Why not explore Hachioji, which still retains traces of the Showa era, riding in a stylish rickshaw?
Will be held rain or shine; canceled in case of severe weather.
- May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)
Time: 11:00-11:20 / 15:00-15:20 / 16:00-16:20
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen per vehicle *To be paid at the venue on the day.
Capacity: 2 people (One preschooler can sit on a lap)
Application Period: April 21 (Tue) - May 20 (Wed)
Application Method: Please apply via the application form below or by phone.
*However, if the capacity is not met, same-day applications will also be accepted. Please come directly to the venue.
Application Form: https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=BwG4ANeRGUc
Phone Application: 042-621-3005 (9:00-17:00)
Tokyo Metropolitan University Tea Ceremony Club
Tea Ceremony ~Japanese Hospitality by Students~ (No Advance Application Required)
Tokyo Metropolitan University Tea Ceremony Club
- May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)
Time: 11:00- / 11:50- / 12:40- / 13:30- / 14:20- *15 minutes per session
Participation Fee: 300 yen
Venue: Soto Terrace
Special Feature
Mysterious Yokai have appeared at Densho no Tamatebako! From stamp rallies and experiential workshops where you can act as a Yokai, to meeting Yokai in town and enjoying the Yokai Theater in the hall, it's full of excitement! Get keywords from the Yokai to find the hidden secret password.
Theater Network Pachipachi
Touring Theater 'Once Upon a Time, in a House' Spinoff ~Open! The Tamatebako of the Yokai Festival!
- 'Become a Yokai! Tsukumo-gami and Theater Play' Theater Experience Workshop! (Advance Application Required)
- Yokai Stamp Rally (No Advance Application Required)
- Yokai Theater 'The Secret of the Kappa Stone' (Advance Application Required)
For details, please visit the official website: https://denshonotamatebako.tokyo
A Yokai Parade 'Hyakki Yagyo' will appear on Nishi Hoshasen You-Road! If you see Yokai appearing on the street, please call out to them! The appearance time depends on the Yokai's mood. You are very lucky if you meet them!
Appreciation
Hachioji Geigi (Geisha)
The Flower and Style of Hachioji Geigi ~Glamorous Hospitality~
- May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)
Time: 12:30-13:00 / 14:30-15:00
Performers: Hachioji Geigi
Venue: Nakamachi Park
*For the 14:30 session, a rickshaw parade will be held from 14:00 (Misakicho Park to Nakamachi Park).
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo (Puppet Theater) Nishikawa Koryuza
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo & Satsuma Faction Sekkyo-bushi ~Soul-Dwelling Kuruma Ningyo~
- May 30 (Sat) 13:00-13:30
- May 31 (Sun) 11:30-12:00
Performers: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryuza, Sekkyo-bushi no Kai
Venue: Yokoyamacho Park
*On May 30 (Sat), a rickshaw parade will be held from 12:00 (Misakicho Park to Yokoyamacho Park).
[Performers]
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryuza, Sekkyo-bushi no Kai, Hachioji Geigi, Hachioji Matsuri Hayashi Federation, Yawata Kamicho Hayashi Ren, Tokyo Zokei University Graduate School Hachioji Shadow Play Project, Kagawa Shachu, Ryoko Kagawa (All from Hachioji City), Akebono Higashi Hayashi Ren (Tachikawa City), Mitaka Ginza Ren (Mitaka City), Hino Hayashi Preservation Society (Hino City), Megurita Hayashi Ren (Higashimurayama City), Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School Koto Club (Komae City), Nobe Hayashi Kagura Preservation Society (Akiruno City), and others.
Experience
Rickshaw Ride Experience ~A City Tour to Find Traces of History~ (Advance Application Required)
The 'rickshaw' served as a vital means of transportation for people, mainly from the Meiji to Taisho eras. Hachioji also had several rickshaw businesses, with pullers dashing gracefully with their passengers. Why not explore Hachioji, which still retains traces of the Showa era, riding in a stylish rickshaw?
Will be held rain or shine; canceled in case of severe weather.
- May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)
Time: 11:00-11:20 / 15:00-15:20 / 16:00-16:20
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen per vehicle *To be paid at the venue on the day.
Capacity: 2 people (One preschooler can sit on a lap)
Application Period: April 21 (Tue) - May 20 (Wed)
Application Method: Please apply via the application form below or by phone.
*However, if the capacity is not met, same-day applications will also be accepted. Please come directly to the venue.
Application Form: https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=BwG4ANeRGUc
Phone Application: 042-621-3005 (9:00-17:00)
Tokyo Metropolitan University Tea Ceremony Club
Tea Ceremony ~Japanese Hospitality by Students~ (No Advance Application Required)
Tokyo Metropolitan University Tea Ceremony Club
- May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)
Time: 11:00- / 11:50- / 12:40- / 13:30- / 14:20- *15 minutes per session
Participation Fee: 300 yen
Venue: Soto Terrace
Special Feature
Mysterious Yokai have appeared at Densho no Tamatebako! From stamp rallies and experiential workshops where you can act as a Yokai, to meeting Yokai in town and enjoying the Yokai Theater in the hall, it's full of excitement! Get keywords from the Yokai to find the hidden secret password.
Theater Network Pachipachi
Touring Theater 'Once Upon a Time, in a House' Spinoff ~Open! The Tamatebako of the Yokai Festival!
- 'Become a Yokai! Tsukumo-gami and Theater Play' Theater Experience Workshop! (Advance Application Required)
- Yokai Stamp Rally (No Advance Application Required)
- Yokai Theater 'The Secret of the Kappa Stone' (Advance Application Required)
For details, please visit the official website: https://denshonotamatebako.tokyo
A Yokai Parade 'Hyakki Yagyo' will appear on Nishi Hoshasen You-Road! If you see Yokai appearing on the street, please call out to them! The appearance time depends on the Yokai's mood. You are very lucky if you meet them!
Appreciation
Hachioji Geigi (Geisha)
The Flower and Style of Hachioji Geigi ~Glamorous Hospitality~
- May 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)
Time: 12:30-13:00 / 14:30-15:00
Performers: Hachioji Geigi
Venue: Nakamachi Park
*For the 14:30 session, a rickshaw parade will be held from 14:00 (Misakicho Park to Nakamachi Park).
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo (Puppet Theater) Nishikawa Koryuza
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo & Satsuma Faction Sekkyo-bushi ~Soul-Dwelling Kuruma Ningyo~
- May 30 (Sat) 13:00-13:30
- May 31 (Sun) 11:30-12:00
Performers: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryuza, Sekkyo-bushi no Kai
Venue: Yokoyamacho Park
*On May 30 (Sat), a rickshaw parade will be held from 12:00 (Misakicho Park to Yokoyamacho Park).
[Performers]
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Nishikawa Koryuza, Sekkyo-bushi no Kai, Hachioji Geigi, Hachioji Matsuri Hayashi Federation, Yawata Kamicho Hayashi Ren, Tokyo Zokei University Graduate School Hachioji Shadow Play Project, Kagawa Shachu, Ryoko Kagawa (All from Hachioji City), Akebono Higashi Hayashi Ren (Tachikawa City), Mitaka Ginza Ren (Mitaka City), Hino Hayashi Preservation Society (Hino City), Megurita Hayashi Ren (Higashimurayama City), Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School Koto Club (Komae City), Nobe Hayashi Kagura Preservation Society (Akiruno City), and others.