Ueno Summer Festival 2026: 4,000 Wind Chimes, Jul 10-Aug 11
Tokyo Mate
The Ueno Summer Festival runs from July 10 to August 11, 2026 around Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park. Its headline attraction is a Fūrin Corridor of 4,000 wind chimes. Here's a rundown of the 75th Ueno Summer Festival's dates, highlights, access, and viewing information.
Ueno Summer Festival: Basic Information
The official name of the Ueno Summer Festival (Ueno Natsumatsuri) is the “75th Edo-Style Cool-Evening Festival · Ueno Summer Festival.” This year marks its 75th edition as a traditional summer festival.
For about a month, various events are held around Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park, including the Fūrin Corridor, ennichi, an antique market, and yukata photo sessions. The yukata photo sessions and some performances at the water stage are paid.
| Festival name | 75th Edo-Style Cool-Evening Festival · Ueno Summer Festival |
| Dates | July 10 (Fri) - August 11 (Tue, public holiday), 2026 |
| Admission | Free (some paid programs) |
| Venue | Around Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park · Water stage 📍 View on Google Maps |
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Fūrin Corridor & Highlights
① Fūrin Corridor (風鈴回廊)
This is the festival’s headline attraction. The Hasumi Deck at Shinobazu Pond fills with 4,000 wind chimes that ring clear in the breeze.
- Dates: July 10 (Fri) - August 11 (Tue, public holiday)
- Place: Hasumi Deck, Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park
- May be suspended in bad weather
It’s a photo spot where tanzaku strips hang from the chimes and 4,000 wind chimes stretch in a row. If you photograph a wind-chime tanzaku printed with a participating shop’s name and show it at that shop, you can also receive shop-specific perks.
② Ennichi | Festival Games & Food
An event where you can enjoy old-style festival games like shooting galleries and ring toss, and also sample beer and snacks.
- Time: 15:00-21:00
- Place: Shinobazu Pond lakeside
③ Other Events
Antique market: July 10 - August 11, 14:00-20:00 / Bentenmon Plaza
Yukata photo session: July 12 & 26 / paid
Aiaigasa Tower: appears at Bentenmon Plaza, lit up at night
※ Schedules may change or be suspended in bad weather.
Ueno Summer Festival FAQ
Q. Is it a good first stop on the day you arrive from Narita Airport?
If you take the Keisei Skyliner from Narita Airport, you arrive at Keisei Ueno Station. It makes a good route for visiting the Ueno Summer Festival as your first destination on the day you reach Tokyo from the airport. If you have luggage, you can leave it in a coin locker or a luggage storage near Ueno Station, then head to Shinobazu Pond.
Q. Is the Ueno Summer Festival held even if it rains?
Outdoor events may be suspended in bad weather. Check the latest information on the official Ueno Summer Festival channels before visiting.
Q. What time does Ueno no Ennichi open?
Ueno no Ennichi runs from 15:00 to 21:00. Along with festival games like shooting galleries and ring toss, you can enjoy beer and snacks.
Q. Are the water-stage performances free?
It depends on the performance. There are free performances and paid ones, and fees and ticketing differ by event, so check the individual details for the performance you want to see.
Q. What should I bring when visiting in summer?
Since it’s an outdoor summer festival, it’s good to bring water and prepare for the intense heat.
In old Japan, it was believed that the wind carried people’s feelings. Perhaps that’s why, in the moment the wind chimes ring at the tip of the breeze, it feels as though a small wish you’ve been holding is carried off somewhere too.
Right now, lotus flowers announcing summer are also beginning to bloom here and there on Shinobazu Pond. Watching the clear sound of 4,000 wind chimes together with the lotuses blooming over the pond, come and meet a scene of Japanese summer in Ueno that you’ll want to remember for a long time this year.
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