Written by TC Team
Bon dances and beer take over Ueno.
What to expect
Furusato Tokyo Ouen (Hometown Tokyo Support) Festival hold different types of events throughout the year — the main ones at Halloween and Christmas. They are most known for their food stalls, which display the very best of Tokyo’s cuisine scene. But this event also has an added edge, a giant Bon Odori dance party that will include anime music hits. Also expect the YMCA (a dance move everyone likes to whip out at parties) and Livin’ on a Prayer (because, well, Bon Jovi has Bon in their name).
Suggested Activity
Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable in Tokyo
Try this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head.
Schedule 2025
Dances take place three times throughout the day:
- 17:00–17:35
- 18:00–18:35
- 19:15–19:50
Early
Jul
2026
TOKYO Bon Dance
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 496 m from Ueno Station Ginza Line (G16)Hibiya Line (H18)Yamanote Line (JY5)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK30)Jōban Line (JJ4)
- 0.6 km from Keisei-ueno Station Keisei Main Line (KS1)
- 0.6 km from Uguisudani Station Yamanote Line (JY6)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK31)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 32 ºC
Low: 19 ºC
