Even among Tokyo's innumerable flower-viewing spots, Ueno Park stands out with its sheer scale and tasteful lantern decorations. Turned on at sunset, these beautiful lights help make Ueno's nighttime sakura a must-see spectacle.
This year, the 20-day event unfolds across three areas within the park, all centred on the theme of food. At Takenodai Square (also known as the Fountain Square), food trucks from across Japan will serve regional specialties and festival favourites. The park entrance area near Keisei Ueno Station will feature food stalls from local Ueno vendors alongside shops from Wajima, a city in Ishikawa prefecture recovering from the 2024 earthquake disaster. Meanwhile, the square overlooking Shinobazu Pond will showcase food trucks offering cuisines from around the world.
Note that the festival period may change depending on the cherry blossom blooming dates.
Light up daily from 5pm to 10pm