Festivals & local eventsARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE (December)
Japanese title: ARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE（12月）
Arakawa Yuen amusement park (Kumanomae Sta.)
A parade of electric bicycles decked out in illuminations, riding through the amusement park with music. Starts at 17:00 and lasts about 30 minutes; cancelled in rain or strong wind.
- Dates
- Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun)
- Time
- 17:00–17:30
- Price
- Free to watch (Arakawa Yuen admission required)
- Venue
- Arakawa Yuen amusement park
- Nearest station
- Kumanomae Sta.
Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.
About this event
A parade of electric bicycles decorated with illuminations, moving through Arakawa Yuen with music as the park is wrapped in light. In fiscal 2026 it runs on weekends almost every month from April to the following March, with 2 days in December. Each run takes about 30 minutes, and you can see it with park entry. It is cancelled in rain or strong wind.
Highlights
- A line of electric bicycles covered in illuminations rides along the park paths
- A parade with music, about 30 minutes each time
- The same parade is also held in January (9th to 11th)
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes
Good to know
- Cancelled on days with rain or strong wind
Summarized from the official page and press materials.
Distance from major stations
- From Kumanomae
- 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot
- From Arakawa-yuenchimae
- 0.3 km, about 6 min on foot
- From Higashi-Ogu-sanchome
- 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot
- From Miyanomae
- 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot
Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.
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- Katsura Yamato Solo Rakugo Show No. 122Move Machiya, Move Hall (Machiya Sta.) · 1.6 km, about 15 min by train from here · Dec 20 (Sun)
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- ASAKURA ZOO 2026Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Taito (Nippori Sta.) · 2.6 km, about 15 min by train from here · Jul 18 (Sat) – Dec 27 (Sun)
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- Nobuko Tsuchiya "Ace of Hearts"SCAI THE BATHHOUSE (Nezu Sta.) · 3.3 km, about 20 min by train from here · Nov 4 (Wed) – Dec 19 (Sat)
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FAQ
- What is ARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE (December)?
- A parade of electric bicycles decorated with illuminations, moving through Arakawa Yuen with music as the park is wrapped in light. In fiscal 2026 it runs on weekends almost every month from April to the following March, with 2 days in December. Each run takes about 30 minutes, and you can see it with park entry. It is cancelled in rain or strong wind.
- When is ARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE (December)?
- Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun)
- What are the opening hours of ARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE (December)?
- 17:00–17:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
- How much does ARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE (December) cost?
- Free to watch (Arakawa Yuen admission required)
- Where is ARAKAWA KIRAKIRA PARADE (December) and what is the nearest station?
- It is held at Arakawa Yuen amusement park. The nearest station is Kumanomae Sta..
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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.