Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Samurai Festival in Ueno Park
Jan 16 - 18, 2026

Featuring the Samurai culture, the 5th of this special event will take place at Ueno Park. The events include Samurai warrior performances, cosplay in samurai armor costumes, ninja experiences, and more. Japanese food and sake stalls will line up at the event.

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Samurai cosplay

Japanese food and Sake stalls will be there.

Samurai Festival in Ueno Park
戦国武将EXPO2025 (旧名SAMURAIフェス)

January 16th(Fri) -18th(Mon) 2026
Venue: Ueno Park Fountain Square

Admission is free. Food prices vary at each stall..

Access:
2-min walk from JR Ueno Station (Koen-guchi Exit)
5-min walk from Ueno Subway station on the Ginza/Hibiya Line

Official website
https://samurai-fest.com/

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