Have an early dinner at the station-front shopping arcade before the festival
About this spot
Before the Awa Odori festival begins at 5 PM, this is the time to enjoy an early dinner at the shopping arcade in front of Minami-Koshigaya Station. Various restaurants are gathered around the station where you can choose according to your family's preferences. Since the station area becomes very crowded as the festival approaches, it's wise to complete your meal and restroom visits during this time. The evening shopping arcade also buzzes with the excitement of festival-goers heading toward Awa Odori.
Season & hours
Name: 南越谷阿波踊り
Date & time: 8/21 (Fri)–8/23 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 越谷市・南越谷駅〜新越谷駅周辺
南越谷駅から新越谷駅周辺にかけて、2026年は8月21日から23日までの3日間開催される、関東でも有数の規模を誇る阿波踊りです。会場内のふるさと広場には屋台も並び、祭りムードを盛り上げます。「ヤットサー、ヤットヤット」の威勢のいい掛け声とともに、揃いの衣装に身を包んだ連が次々と目の前を通過し、沿道は観客の熱気に包まれます。徳島の本場さながらの本格的な踊りを、東京近郊で気軽に楽しめるのがこの祭りの魅力です。
Tips
当日は駅周辺で大規模な交通規制がかかるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。よい場所で観たい場合は開始前から沿道に位置を確保しておきましょう。夜は人出が多くなるため、子どもとはぐれないよう注意してください。
Food stalls
Where: ふるさと広場
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Crowds around the station increase significantly on festival day, so arriving early is recommended. Plan your travel time to the venue accordingly.
Best time to visit
Approximately 40 minutes. Around 4 PM is relatively calm for dining.
Access & map
〒343-0845 埼玉県越谷市南越谷1丁目11-9 Tokyo Houseki Building 2F 6F
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori One-Day Enjoyment Course
Saitama
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