The Ueno Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) consists of various events and festivities over an approximately 5-week-long period beginning on July 9th mostly taking place around Shinobazuno-ike Pond in the center of Ueno Park. There will be different events each day, which in the past included a paper lantern floating festival, an antiques market and an ice sculpture display.
The highlight of the festival is the Ueno Natsu Matsuri Parade which takes place along a 500m stretch of Chuo Dori starting from Ueno Park (July 23 starting at 17:30). The “variety” parade will feature 38 teams of dancers with styles ranging from Yosakoi to samba.
| Dates: | – |
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| Venue: | Ueno Park |
| Recommended hotel | Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel |
| Web: | http://www.ueno.or.jp/ (Link in Japanese) |
| Entry: | Free |
| Weather | Weather data not available |
| Closest station(s): | Ueno |
| Area: | Ueno |
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