Cultural Festivals
20th Water Festival
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:45–16:00 · Tokyo Odaiba Seaside Park · Minato, Tokyo
Dates
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:45–16:00
About this event
SummaryMinato Ward celebrates the 80th anniversary of its government and the 20th anniversary of the Water Festival with a vibrant waterfront event featuring boat races, stage performances, and beach activities.
Highlights
- Six-person inflatable boat regional competition
- Commemorative race for Minato Ward and Water Festival anniversaries
- Stage events with dance and musical performances
- Beach games including sandal throwing and tag rugby
- Family-friendly activities for infants and toddlers
Details
The event takes place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Ohdaiba Seaside Park, utilizing local waterfront resources to foster community interaction. The regional competition features teams from the Shibaura, Minamihonmachi, and Odaiba areas. A special commemorative race is held to mark the 80th anniversary of the Minato Ward government and the 20th anniversary of the Water Festival, with participants recruited from all areas within the ward. Stage events include dance and musical performances. On the beach, activities include a "Let's Play in the Sand" area for infants and toddlers, a year-round commemorative event called "Splash Target," beach sandal throwing, and beach tag rugby.
