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Updated: October 1, 2024

39th Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade and Contest 第39回浅草サンバカーニバル パレードコンテスト

Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
2024-9-15

Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.

The 39th Asakusa Samba Carnival parade and contest—postponed since 2020—is returning in all its glory. The parade runs from Umamichi-dori through Raimon-dori.
The “Asakusa Samba Carnival,” marking the end of summer in Asakusa, has steadily developed since 1981 with the support of locals, who love a little boisterousness. Modeled on the Rio De Janeiro Carnival in Brazil, it has grown into one of the largest samba carnivals in the northern hemisphere thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of the participating teams. This event now attracts some half-a-million visitors annually. Feel the passion of the impressive percussion (bateria), dynamic dancers, songs that enliven the carnival, gorgeously decorated floats (alegoria), and samba rhythms reverberating through Asakusa.


Photo courtesy of the Asakusa Samba Carnival Executive Committee


Photo courtesy of the Asakusa Samba Carnival Executive Committee

How to Get There

  • Tawaramachi Station | 3 min on foot
    Ginza Line
  • Asakusa Station | 1 min on foot
    Ginza Line | Asakusa Line | Tobu Skytree Line

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Eastern Tokyo

Asakusa

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Opening Hours

  • 12:00–17:00
  • Canceled only in case of heavy rain.
    Parade timing is subject to change.
    Parade participation requires prior registration.

Price

Free

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.