Ginza Holiday Festival

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435 W Menomonee St
Chicago, IL 60614

Ginza Holiday Festival is an annual event held in Chicago, IL, organized by the Midwest Buddhist Temple. The festival features a variety of attractions, including dining options with delicious menu items like Charcoal-grilled Chicken Teriyaki and Udon noodles, as well as craft vendors showcasing traditional Japanese crafts. Visitors can also enjoy performances by Minyo dancers, Taiko drumming, and other groups on the main stage, and take tours of the Midwest Buddhist Temple's chapel.

With a rich history dating back to 1965, the festival aims to celebrate Japanese culture and traditions, offering a unique experience for attendees. The event takes place in the MBT Parking Lot and requires a $5 donation for entry, with no donation requested for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Ginza Holiday Festival is a must-visit for those looking to immerse themselves in Asian-themed entertainment, cuisine, and craftsmanship.

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Rohan D.
8/9/2025

An important annual Japanese Buddhist holiday, here at Midwest Buddhist Temple it is a major fundraiser. Some traditions remain strong, like the famous charcoal grilled teriyaki chicken cooked by...

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Sue L.
8/13/2023

Located north on Sedgewick, the intimate area is beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns, shops, and occasionally Japanese dressed guests. There was a shop selling kimonos. The red $400...

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Alison V.
8/22/2017

Ginza Holiday Festival 2017 had the most amazing weather ever! We arrived at around 1:30pm on Sunday 8/13 and it was packed with people. As suggested by the Ginza website, we parked in the...

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Brandon B.
8/12/2018

Fun festival, we are going to Japan in a couple months so we were moved to visit this Japan-themed festival this year. The temple is open to view and it's a nice sanctuary. They had traditional...

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Sandra I.
8/12/2017

A fun festival in Old Town! Delicious food-- teriyaki chicken, spam musubi and kintoki (sweet red beans over ice-- yum)! Grilled Mirai corn too-- the sweetest corn you'll find! They have...

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