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Ueno Summer Festival

  • Things to do, Festivals
  • Shinobazu Pond, Ueno
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Time Out says

One of Tokyo's biggest annual festivals is celebrating its 74th edition this year. Held at its namesake park, Ueno Summer Festival is a month-long programme packed with a diverse array of traditional events, live performances and seasonal festivities. These include a traditional lantern-floating event on July 17 at 7pm, as well as Japanese taiko drum street performances on July 20 and 26 (from 1pm and 3pm) at Ueno Park’s Shinobazu Pond Bentendo Temple. 

That said, the festival offers more than just classic Japanese celebrations. The antique market, which will run every day from July 11 to August 11 (from 2pm) at the gates of Shinobazu Pond Bentendo Temple, for instance, is a great place to look for small treasures and summer mementoes.

For a picture-perfect spot to capture your summer memories, don’t miss the nearby Hasumi Deck lookout, adorned with more than 3,000 wind chimes that create a soothing summer soundtrack.

As always, there will be plenty of food and drink stalls encircling Ueno Park's Shinobazu Pond selling popular street eats like yakisoba and kakigori shaved ice – a staple summer treat.

Check the event website for the full programme (in Japanese only).

Details

Address
Shinobazu Pond
2 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Ueno Station, Park exit
Price:
Free
Opening hours:
Market 2pm-8pm daily

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