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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Ueno Natsu Matsuri
上野夏まつり
Tokyo · Kanto
A summer festival lasting nearly a month at Ueno Park, offering different daily events and animations coinciding with the lotus bloom at Shinobazu Pond.
- Dates
- July 10 – August 11Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Tokyo · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Ueno Station · 11 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- enjoy.ueno.or.jp/summer2026
Happens every year
What to expect
The festival buzzes with energy as visitors explore stalls and enjoy performances against the backdrop of Shinobazu Pond's blooming lotuses. The air is filled with the scent of festival foods and the sound of traditional music.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the early morning to see the lotuses in full bloom. Evening performances at Ueno Park's open-air stage are a highlight, so bring a blanket to sit comfortably on the grass. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~18 min by car
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