JULY | UENO SUMMER FESTIVAL

The Ueno Summer Festival is an annual event that takes place in Ueno Park and spans for 5 weeks with different events, activities and performances throughout this period. It starts in July and continues into August. In the past there has been floating lantern festivals, ice sculptures and antique markets. One of the highlights is a variety parade that features many different dance groups doing different dance styles a long a 500 meter stretch on Chuo Dori. The date for this depends on the year.

Entrance fee: Free

Photo credit: Japan All Over

Location: Ikenohata 3-8, Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Ueno Park

Dates: July-August

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How to get there: A 2 minute walk from Ueno Station on the JR Lines, Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya Lines.