Tokyo University of the Arts’ school festival (Geisai) and Ueno’s shopping district are collaborating! The event will be held on Sunday, September 8th at 12:00!
The art festival is coming to Ueno!
The Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association (Ueno Sakura-dori Shopping District, Okachimachi Ekimae Dori Shopping District, Ueno Okachimachi Chuo Dori Association, Ueno Shoei Association, Ueno Ekimae Ichibangai Shopping District, Youth Road Ueno Dori Association) will be holding the Geisai 2024 x Ueno Machi Matsuri at the Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District on Sunday, September 8, 2024, with the cooperation of the Geisai Executive Committee.
This is a special community event that brings together local shopping districts and students from Tokyo University of the Arts, utilizing the power of youth and culture and the arts to showcase the charm of the Ueno area.
The Geisai Mikoshi Togyo, which will be held on Sunday, September 8th from 12:00 to 13:00, will be a particularly spectacular parade, featuring the giant Mikoshi that is a Geisai specialty, the Geidai Samba Club’s Geidai Samba Party, and even the shopkeepers of Ueno Shopping Street. During the event, we will also be distributing 1,000 yen lottery tickets that can be used in the town.
【Webpage】 https://www.uenomachifes-geisai.com/
Arts Festival Mikoshi
Last year’s award ceremony. Students from the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts will work together to create four mikoshi. Only one of them will be allowed to parade through the shopping arcade.
The Geisai Mikoshi, a portable shrine known only to those in the know, is coming to town. It is no exaggeration to say that the mikoshi, which is made by first-year students at Tokyo University of the Arts divided into departments and takes an entire summer to create, is the crystallization of sweat and tears. You will be blown away by the sheer scale of the mikoshi when you see it in the town!
The sight of the huge Geisai mikoshi (portable shrine) passing through the gate is a spectacular sight! Don’t miss it!
Which mikoshi this year?
The happi coats designed along with the mikoshi are also a highlight! On September 6th, the mikoshi from the department that won the Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association Award at the judging on the first day of the festival will be paraded through the shopping district. Which mikoshi will win this year?
peacock
The design of the mikoshi for the Japanese painting, crafts, and traditional Japanese music departments is “Peacock.”
The peacock represents immortality and prosperity of the arts, and solitary beauty!
Baku
The designs for the Department of Design, Department of Art, Department of Composition, and Department of String Music are by Baku.
Straddling the gate that connects dreams and reality is the divine beast Baku, who brings good health and prosperity. The Baku, who devours nightmares and brings happiness, descends upon the world at the annual Art Festival, a grand feast.
Garuda
The design of the Sculpture, Advanced Music, Music Environment Creation, Wind Instruments, and Instrumental Music Departments is “Kiyoku Tensho Mikoshi”
People are divided. A world filled with loneliness and sadness is calling for a savior. Now, the wings of hope will descend. Garuda, weave your “en” and soar high.
Yama
The designs for the Oil Painting, Architecture, Vocal Music, Percussion, Organ, Early Music, and Conducting departments are [Enma].
King Enma, the king of the underworld, is resurrected from hell at the Gei Matsuri.
Tokyo University of the Arts Samba Party
The town is enlivened by the performance of the Tokyo University of the Arts Samba Club!
Another specialty that is becoming more and more popular every year is the Geidai Samba Party! The history of the Samba Parade at the Geisai Festival is long, and it is actually the origin of the Asakusa Samba Parade. The passion of the young Geidai students will heat up the town! Don’t miss the formation performances that will be held at various places! Also pay attention to the variety of percussion instruments!
The Geimatsuri Mikoshi portable shrine and samba club will parade through the town.
1,000 yen lottery
From delicious gourmet food to fun shopping, we will be handing out great value 1,000 yen lottery tickets that can be used during the event! Win or lose! Shop and dine at Rokuchome Shopping Street, and draw a fun “lottery”! If you win the 1,000 yen jackpot, please present it at participating stores! The winning lottery ticket can be used as a gift certificate.
*The coupons will be distributed to the first 1,000 customers who shop or dine at participating stores.
1,000 yen lottery gift certificate usage notes and usage period: September 6th (Fri) to September 22nd (Sun), 2024
・Copying or reselling is not permitted.
・This offer may not be combined with other discounts.
・Depending on the store, this may only apply to certain products or services.
・This item is intended for use in stores. Please check with each store regarding online sales.
・For other specific details regarding the use of gift certificates, please check with each store.
1,000 yen lottery stores (distribution and gift certificates available)
[ Oyama Meat]
“Niku no Oyama” in Ueno Ameyoko was founded in 1932. With many years of experience and a proven track record, we provide high-quality, reasonably priced meat.
Address: 6-13-2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
Phone: 03-3831-9007
Business hours: 11:00 – 23:00 (until 22:00 on Sundays)
[ HAIR WORLD’S YAGI]
This barbershop is run by a man from the downtown area who has inherited the hairstyling techniques from generations ago and a sophisticated elegance. It is a stylish barbershop located on the lively Ueno Okachimachi Chuo-dori street. We look forward to seeing you with a warm smile!
Address: 2nd floor, Kikuya Building, 6-2-14 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-3835-4915
Business hours: 09:00-19:00 (Sundays 09:00-16:00)
[ Fit’s & Fresh]
This is an American casual shop that carries popular brands from Japan and overseas. The lineup of Japanese-style Sukajan jackets is also worth a look!
Address: 6-10-23 Ueno, Taito-ku
Phone: 03-3831-2700
Business hours: 10:00 – 20:00
[Ueno Yabusoba]
For over 130 years, four generations of discerning owners have been passing down traditional flavors, and in a bright, spacious, purely Japanese-style restaurant, they serve bamboo steamer soba, warm udon and soba noodles, as well as snacks such as itawasa and tempura.
Address: 6-9-16 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
Phone number: 03-3831-4728
[ FREAK MARKET Ameyoko Plaza Store]
This is a store specializing in Japanese-patterned clothing, focusing on clothing with embroidered Japanese designs. The selection of popular reversible Sukajan jackets is definitely worth a look!
Address: Ameyoko Plaza 31-32, 6-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku Phone: 03-3833-2700
Business hours: 10:00-19:30
[ Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen Ueno Station Branch]
Located right next to Ueno Station, Taishoen Ueno Ekimae is a casual restaurant. We aim to create a restaurant that will always be loved and trusted by everyone, and we promise to provide safe and secure food and a fun time by offering carefully selected ingredients and excellent service.
Address: 2nd and 3rd floors of Forum Aji Building, 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-3832-5324
Business hours: 11:00 – 22:00
[ Standing bar Kadokura]
Just a minute’s walk from Ueno Station! This standing bar is a big hit every day. As it is affiliated with Yakiniku Taishoen, the meat dishes are delicious! And it’s cheap! Food starts from 150 yen, drinks from 250 yen. There is also a VIP room in the back of the store where you can sit. Reservations on the day are welcome ☆ We look forward to seeing you ♪
Address: 1F Forum Aji Building, 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku
Phone number: 03-3832-5335
Business hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (until 23:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays)
[ Italian Bar Ilka Duccio]
Italian bar Iruka Duccio, a branch of Yakiniku Taishoen, offers meat dishes. If you’re looking for Italian food in Ueno, head to Iruka Duccio.
Address: 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Forum Aji Building, 1st basement floor
Phone: 03-3832-5444
Scene at the start of the procession
●Event Overview●
Event name: “Art Festival 2024 x Ueno Town Festival”
Event period: Sunday, September 8, 2023
Location: Ueno 6-Chome Shopping Street Website: https://www.uenomachifes-geisai.com/
Organizers: Ueno 6-chome Shopping District Association (Ueno Sakura-dori Shopping District, Okachimachi Station Street Shopping District Association, Ueno Okachimachi Chuo Street Association, Ueno Shoei Association, Ueno Station First Street Shopping District Association, Youth Road Ueno Street Association)
Sponsored by: Taito Ward Cooperation: Arts Festival Executive Committee 2024
[ About the Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association]
Name of organization: Ueno 6-chome Shopping Street Association (Ueno Sakura-dori Shopping Street, Okachimachi Station Street Shopping Association, Ueno Okachimachi Chuo Street Association, Ueno Shoei Association, Ueno Station First Street Shopping Association, Youth Road Ueno Street Association)
Address: 6-13-2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
Chairman: Yasuji Watanabe Business: Coordinating local shopping associations to revitalize the shopping district; Planning and running events; Improving the appeal of the shopping district; Supporting and coordinating with shop owners; Providing support such as business consultations, information provision, and training to shop owners and store managers; Promoting collaboration and cooperation between shops to support the development of the entire region.
<Contact for media inquiries>
Ueno 6-chome Shopping District Association
Person in charge: Nagata
TEL: 090-5737-8401
MAIL: geidaimachimatsuri@gmail.com
