The Ueno Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) consists of various events and festivities over an approximately five-week-long period beginning in mid-July 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 21 starting at 17:30). The “variety” parade will feature 38 teams of dancers with styles ranging from Yosakoi to samba.
| Dates: |
14th Jul–12th Aug, 2018 |
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| Venue: | Ueno Park |
| Recommended hotel | Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel |
| Entry: | Free |
| Weather |
Jul 16th (Mon)  Max: 33°C Min: 28°C Jul 17th (Tue) Max: 33°C Min: 27°C Jul 18th (Wed) Max: 34°C Min: 27°C Jul 19th (Thu)  Max: 33°C Min: 27°C Jul 20th (Fri) Max: 33°C Min: 27°C Jul 21st (Sat) Max: 33°C Min: 27°C Jul 22nd (Sun) Max: 32°C Min: 26°C Jul 23rd (Mon) Powered by Dark Sky Max: 30°C Min: 25°C |
| Closest station(s): | Ueno |
| Web: | http://www.ueno.or.jp/
Link in Japanese |
| Area: | Ueno |
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