This small but beautiful festival see dozens of lanterns places carefully around the Shrine grounds creating a magical atmosphere. There is traditional entertainment such as music, singing and food stalls to keep you sated during the show. The festival has two days, the first will be the Shogun celebration while the second day will be the Chengde celebration. You can buy a small lantern to light for the festival for ¥500 to add to the glowing gathering around the shrine. It will take place in the evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
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