Japan Festival Boston

If you’re coming by car, you can park in the Boston Common Garage, or along the street. But be careful, during the festival, it’s not uncommon for parking lots to fill up before the afternoon! Also, please be aware there is a parade happening on Sunday that will restrict parking and road access.

Yes! Boston Common is right on the Green Line. You can get off at Boylston or Park Street and walk a few minutes through the park to reach the festival grounds.

The Downtown Stage is right outside Downtown Crossing Station on the Orange Line.

The following streets will be closed to traffic from Noon to 4 PM, with the Boston Police Department making adjustments as necessary:

Boylston Street, between Massachusetts Avenue and Tremont Street

Charles Street, between Boylston Street and Beacon Street

In addition, “Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Sunday” temporary parking restrictions will be in effect on the following streets to accommodate these events:

Boylston Street, both sides, from Massachusetts Avenue to Tremont Street

Charles Street both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street

Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Arlington Street

Arlington Street, Public Garden side, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street

Dalton Street, both sides, from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street

Hereford Street, both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street