Written by TC Team
Head to Ueno’s Shinobazu Pond area for old-school summer fun.
What to expect
The main attraction is the wind chimes and lotuses in bloom at Shinobazu Pond. Around 4,000 wind chimes are displayed along the deck.
There is also an old-school festival area by Shinobazu Pond with nostalgic games like shooting galleries and ring toss, plus snacks and beer. At Bentenmon Square, a Japanese umbrella tower adds another photo spot.
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Schedule 2026
Over the weekends during the event period, there will be plenty of food and game stalls. Here are some other highlights of the Ueno Summer Festival:
- Wadaiko Show: A taiko group will perform a drum show on July 20 and 25 from 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. near Shinobazu Pond.
- Paper Lantern Festival: Lanterns will be floated on Shinobazu Pond from 7 p.m. on July 17.
- Ice sculptures: See artists carve creations out of ice on July 21 at 2 p.m. at Ueno Park Water Music Hall.
- Antique Market: From July 10 to August 11, there will be vendors selling unique goods from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wind chimes: 3,000 wind chimes will take over Hasumi Deck near Shinobazu Pond throughout the event period.
