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

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Asakusa

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

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

Keywords

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.

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

How to Get There

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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