Written by Patrick Balfe
Explore the famous Ueno Summer Festival with the help of an expert guide.
What to expect
Ueno Summer Festival is a roughly month-long traditional summer event held in Ueno Park. During the three-hour tour on August 9, expect to see food and game stalls, an antique market, and plenty of traditional parades and performances.
The festival runs until 8 p.m., so once the tour finishes at 4 p.m., you can hang out and experience the event at night. English-speaking staff will guide your experience, and wearing a yukata is welcome.
Entry and tickets
Entry on the day is ¥2,000 in cash or by PayPay. Remember to register before you go using this Google Form. Members of the WeLearn Community (paid subscription) get to join for free and can sign up here. There is now a 1-month free trial!
How to get there
Everyone will meet at the Shinobazu exit of Ueno Station at 1:30 p.m. before walking to the festival.
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- 244 m from Keisei-ueno Station Keisei Main Line (KS1)
- 445 m from Ueno-hirokoji Station Ginza Line (G15)
- 451 m from Ueno-okachimachi Station Oedo Line (E9)
