Enjoy the downtown folk dance festival while gazing up at the towering broadcasting tower
About this spot
The 2026 Sumida Ward Summer Cooling Festival Folk Dance Festival runs for 3 days from August 1-3, 6 PM-8 PM, at Solamachi Plaza in Tokyo Skytree Town. This folk dance festival, cherished by Sumida Ward residents, transforms the plaza beneath the towering broadcasting tower into a festive venue with lanterns, as families in yukata and local residents form circles to dance. The opening day on August 1st provides the perfect finale to a day spent exploring the aquarium and Asakusa, offering a heartfelt summer evening unique to downtown Sumida Ward.
Season & hours
Name: 墨田区民納涼民踊大会
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat)–8/3 (Mon) 18:00–20:00
Venue: 東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチひろば(墨田区押上1丁目)
Tips
The venue area becomes crowded during event hours. Direct access is available from Tobu Skytree Line Tokyoskytree Station. Evening temperature differences between air-conditioned indoor facilities and outdoors can be significant, so bringing a light cardigan is recommended.
Best time to visit
From 6 PM onward. Around 7 PM when the lanterns light up as dusk falls creates the most atmospheric experience.
Access & map
Tokyo, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi Plaza (Sumida Ward, Oshiage 1-chome)
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2026 Sumida Ward Summer Cooling Festival Folk Dance Festival 1-Day Full Itinerary
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