2024 - 39th Annual Arizona Matsuri Festival of Japan Event (Japanese Food, Taiko, Dance, Martial Arts, Tea Ceremony..) 2 DaysNEW

The Arizona Matsuri was first held in 1984. The Arizona Matsuri is an annual festival which celebrates Japanese culture and heritage, traditional and modern. The two-day event held at Heritage & Science Park in downtown Phoenix features the sights and sounds of Japan, art, crafts, music, dance and much more. The family friendly Matsuri is free to all. Japanese food and goods from over 60 vendors are available for purchase and the beer and sake garden is a great place to relax. Featuring Japanese exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, children's activities, bonsai displays, Japanese food, Japanese beer and sake garden, games and contests, and live entertainment on 4 stages throughout Heritage & Science Park in downtown Phoenix.​

Event Date
February 24 - 25, 2024

Event Time
10:00 am - Saturday & Sunday 


Festival Map

Entertainment  Food


Schedule: Saturday, February 24, 2024

09:30am MST: Mikoshi Procession
10:00am MST: Kyo Rei Taiko Kai Performance, Performers: Kyo Rei Taiko Kai
10:05am MST: Opening Ceremony, Speakers: Kelly Moeur, Mayor Kate Gallego, Kenko Sone
10:40am MST: Kyo Rei Taiko Kai Performance, Performers: Kyo Rei Taiko Kai
11:05am MST: Arizona Ondo Kai Performance, Performers: Arizona Ondo Kai
11:35am MST: Odaiko Sonora Taiko Performance, Performers: Odaiko Sonora
12:25pm MST: I-10 Project Taiko Performance, Performers: Fushicho Daiko, Odaiko Sonora
01:00pm MST: Fushicho Daiko Taiko Performance, Performers: Fushicho Daiko
01:15pm MST: All Arizona Taiko Team Performance, Performers: Fushicho Daiko, Odaiko Sonora
02:35pm MST: Audience Hands-on Drumming
02:45pm MST: Ken Koshio AZ Matsuri 40 Project, Performers: Ken Koshio, Kohei Hattori, Koshio Gumi, Chieko Kojima

Schedule: Sunday, February 25, 2024

09:30am MST: Mikoshi Procession
10:00am MST: Kyo Rei Taiko Kai Performance, Performers: Kyo Rei Taiko Kai
10:30am MST: Arizona Ondo Kai Performance, Performers: Arizona Ondo Kai
11:45am MST: I-10 Project Taiko Performance, Performers: Fushicho Daiko, Odaiko Sonora
12:15pm MST: All Arizona Taiko Team Performance, Performers: Fushicho Daiko, Odaiko Sonora
01:05pm MST: Audience Hands-on Drumming, Performers: Ken Koshio, Kohei Hattori, Koshio Gumi, Chieko Kojima
03:00pm MST: Fushicho Daiko Taiko Performance, Performers: Fushicho Daiko
03:45pm MST: Saboten Taiko Performance, Performers: Saboten Taiko
04:25pm MST: Phoenix Taiko Kai Taiko Performance, Performers: Phoenix Taiko Kai
04:35pm MST: Kemushi Taiko Performance, Performers: Kemushi Taiko
11:00pm MST: Aozora Taiko Performance, Performers: Aozora Taiko
11:40pm MST: Audience Hands-on Drumming

Location
Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Arizona Matsuri Video - Festival of Japan

Event Title
Arizona Matsuri - The 38th Annual Festival of Japan (2 Days) Over 60 Vendors! Japanese Exhibits, Food, Arts & Crafts.. - New Large Location!