Name: Jiyugaoka Megami Festival
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-12
Location: Around Jiyugaoka Station, including the rotary in front of the station

A community event that began in connection with the Goddess Statue in front of Jiyugaoka Station and takes place in the shopping streets around the station. Enjoy stages, music, food, activities for children, and more as you explore the area on foot.

About Jiyugaoka Megami Festival

Jiyugaoka Megami Festival is a community event held in the shopping streets and on the streets around Jiyugaoka Station.

It is named after the Statue of the Blue Sky, commonly known as the Goddess Statue, which stands in the station plaza, and the whole town of Jiyugaoka becomes the venue.

Music, stage events, and food and shopping activities organized by the shopping streets take place at various locations. A distinctive feature is how visitors can enjoy the event while strolling around.

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Festival highlights

Highlights include the stage at the station-front rotary and a variety of distinctive activities in areas organized by the different shopping streets.

Music performances, dance, street performances, puzzle-solving, wagon sales, food stalls, and other activities take place at various locations around the area.

Green spaces such as Kuhonbutsu River Greenway and the grounds of Kumano Shrine are also part of the venue, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the different activities while walking through the streets of Jiyugaoka.

Source: 自由が丘女神まつり2026 10/11・12 出演者と交通規制 | 自由が丘手帖

An autumn festival to enjoy by exploring Jiyugaoka, centered on the Goddess Statue

What to expect

Visitors start at the rotary in front of Jiyugaoka Station and explore activities on foot in the surrounding areas.

Stage events take place in front of the station, while venues in the shopping streets offer music, puzzle-solving, activities for children, merchandise sales, food, and more.

This event turns the town into one big venue where you can spend the day looking, listening, eating, and having fun.

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How to take part

In 2026, visitors can enjoy music, dance, food, and shopping at the rotary in front of Jiyugaoka Station and in areas around the station.

The event is advertised as free to attend, and members of the public can visit the venue and watch the activities.

Some activities are for children or offer hands-on experiences, but participation requirements vary by activity.

Starting from the rotary just outside Jiyugaoka Station, you can explore the surrounding areas on foot.

Dance, music, and other performances take place on the special stage in front of the station, while the shopping streets host food, merchandise sales, activities for children, and more.

Some activities, such as fortune-telling, puzzle-solving, and crafts, have their own specific details and participation requirements.

Location and access

Venue and address

Areas around the station in Jiyugaoka, Meguro City, Tokyo, including the rotary in front of Jiyugaoka Station.

Train and bus

Directly connected to Jiyugaoka Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line.

October 11, 2026 and 12, due to traffic restrictions, the bus pick-up and drop-off point will be changed to the temporary bus stop “Jiyugaoka Station Entrance.”

By car

会場付近の公道では、両日12:00頃から21:00頃まで交通規制が行われます。

Visitors are advised to use public transportation.

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 event was announced as scheduled to run from October 11 (Sun) to October 12 (Mon).

The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on both days.

The event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain, with activities taking place around the station, including at the rotary in front of Jiyugaoka Station.

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Tips for your visit

In 2026, the event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain.

会場周辺では両日12:00頃から21:00頃まで交通規制が予定され、路線バスの乗り場も変更されるため、電車での来場が便利です。

Activities are spread across several areas, not just around the station, so it’s a good idea to check where the stages and events you want to see are before setting out.

Origins and History of Jiyugaoka Megami Festival

Jiyugaoka Megami Festival began in connection with the Statue of the Blue Sky, commonly known as the Goddess Statue, which stands in the plaza in front of Jiyugaoka Station.

The Goddess Statue was installed in Showa 36, and the festival began in Showa 48.

Since then, the shopping streets around Jiyugaoka Station have continued to hold their own activities, bringing the whole town together for one event.

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Official information

Official information is available on the Jiyugaoka Official Website of the Jiyugaoka Shopping District Promotion Association.

Information on the 2026 event, including its dates, venue, and activities, is provided on the official Jiyugaoka Megami Festival page and in Meguro City’s event listings.