Written by TC Team
The Ueno Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) consists of various events and festivities over an approximately month-long period beginning in mid-July.
What happens?
The festival includes a paper lantern-floating festival, an antique market, and various musical and dance performances.
Schedule 2025
Exact details, times, and dates are to be confirmed for 2025.
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.
Over the weekends during the event period, there will be plenty of food and game stalls, as well as a haunted house. Here are some other highlights of the Ueno Summer Festival:
- Wadaiko Show: A taiko group will perform a drum show near Shinobazu Pond.
- Paper Lantern Festival: Lanterns will be set off on Shinobazu Pond.
- Ice sculptures: See artists carve creations out of ice.
- Antique Market: There will be vendors selling unique goods.
- Wind chimes: 2,000 wind chimes will take over Hasumi Deck near Shinobazu Pond throughout the event period.
Jul 11–Aug 11, 2025
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うえのサマーフェスタ
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
Typical weather at this time:
High: 29 ºC
Low: 25 ºC
