Shimokita Mitsuboshi Bazaar
The Shimokita Mitsuboshi Bazaar 2026 (シモキタ三ツ星バザール2026) fills the plaza in front of Shimokitazawa Station for two days, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1. Sixty-nine booths bring popular shops from across Tokyo and specialty products from around Japan together in one place, together with general goods and plants.
The official flyer says entry is free. A few extras are worth planning your visit around: free potted flowers, a puzzle-solving rally through the streets of Shimokitazawa, and a small gift for everyone who answers the visitor survey.
Dates, hours and venue at a glance
| Event | Shimokita Mitsuboshi Bazaar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (2 days) |
| Hours | Sat, Oct 31: 11:00–17:00 (opening ceremony from 10:30) Sun, Nov 1: 10:00–17:00 |
| Venue | Shimokitazawa Station Front Plaza (right outside the East Exit ticket gates) |
| Admission | Free (per the official flyer) |
| Booths | 69 (food and drink, goods, plants) |
| Organizer | Showa Shinkin Bank (昭和信用金庫) |
| Co-host | Shimokitazawa Shopping Street Association (下北沢商店連合会) |
| Official site | shimokita-mitsuboshi.net |
What you will find at the bazaar
The organizer says the bazaar is a chance to rediscover the charms of Tokyo and the rest of Japan. In practice that means a mix of Tokyo favorites and regional specialties across 69 booths.
Food, drink and more
Food and drink booths sit alongside general goods and plants. You can eat and drink right at the venue.Free potted flowers
Flower seedlings in pots are handed out for free during the event.Puzzle rally around town
The Shimokita Mitsuboshi Nazotoki Rally (シモキタ三ツ星謎解きラリー) takes you around the streets of Shimokitazawa.Gift for survey answers
Everyone who fills in the visitor survey receives a small gift.The announcement does not list the individual booths, prices, accepted payment methods, the number of flowers available or how the rally works. For those details, check the official bazaar website closer to the date.
Tips for planning your visit
- Sunday gives you the longest window. The bazaar opens at 10:00 on November 1, an hour earlier than on Saturday.
- Saturday starts with a ceremony. The opening ceremony begins at 10:30, and the booths open at 11:00.
- Leave time for the rally. It covers the wider Shimokitazawa area, not just the plaza. If your phone is doing the navigating, our guide to free ChargeSPOT power bank rentals with d VALUE PASS can save a dead battery.
- Do the survey before you leave. The gift goes to every respondent, so it costs nothing but a few minutes.
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Who runs it: a 13th edition with local banks
The bazaar is organized by Showa Shinkin Bank, a local cooperative bank, and co-hosted by the Shimokitazawa Shopping Street Association. Its stated goals are to boost the local economy and give exhibitors a place to promote themselves.
The first Mitsuboshi Bazaar was held in 2012 at the event corner of the Shinjuku Station West Exit Plaza. After a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, it moved in 2023 to Shimokitazawa, where Showa Shinkin Bank was founded. This year marks the 13th edition.
A group of shinkin banks from Tokyo and other regions joins as special participants, and several local companies are helping out:
| Role | Names |
|---|---|
| Special participating shinkin banks | Kameari Shinkin Bank Kosan Shinkin Bank Shiba Shinkin Bank Seibu Shinkin Bank Setagaya Shinkin Bank Tokyo Sankyo Shinkin Bank Choshi Shinkin Bank Numazu Shinkin Bank Takaoka Shinkin Bank Kono Shinkin Bank Shinonome Shinkin Bank Hiratsuka Shinkin Bank |
| Cooperation | Odakyu Electric Railway Keio Corporation mikan Shimokita (ミカン下北) Keio Real Estate Kosugi Zoen JCOM Marketing |
The event is also backed by public bodies including the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Finance Office of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau, Setagaya City and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Setagaya Branch, along with local shopping-street and shinkin bank associations.
FAQ
- Q. Is admission free?
- Yes. The official flyer for the bazaar says entry is free. Prices at individual booths are not listed in the announcement.
- Q. What are the opening hours?
- Saturday, October 31 runs from 11:00 to 17:00, with an opening ceremony from 10:30. Sunday, November 1 runs from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Q. Where exactly is the venue?
- The Shimokitazawa Station Front Plaza, right outside the East Exit ticket gates.
- Q. How do I get the free flowers and the gift?
- Potted flower seedlings are handed out for free, and everyone who answers the visitor survey receives a small gift. Quantities and handout times are not stated in the announcement, so check the official site before you go.
- Q. Who organizes the bazaar?
- Showa Shinkin Bank organizes it, and the Shimokitazawa Shopping Street Association co-hosts it. This year is the 13th edition.
Sources: Shimokita Mitsuboshi Bazaar official site / Showa Shinkin Bank press release. Information as of October 14, 2026.