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Lotus Viewing at Shinobazu Pond
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Tokyo · Kanto
Thousands of lotus flowers bloom at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park, coinciding with the Ueno Natsu Matsuri summer festival which runs for nearly a month with different daily events.
- Dates
- July 15 – August 15Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Tokyo · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Keisei Ueno Station · 4 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
Happens every year
What to expect
The vast expanse of Shinobazu Pond is transformed into a sea of pink and white as thousands of lotus flowers bloom, their large leaves creating a lush green canopy over the water.
Best viewing tips
Visit early in the morning when the lotuses are fully open and the park is less crowded. The best views are from the Benten-do temple, offering a panoramic vista of the pond. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~15 min by car
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