The Kihoku Lantern Festival takes place in the port town of Nagashima in Kihoku, Mie Prefecture. Each year a large, elaborate cloth lantern is set afloat on the harbor in the afternoon. After nightfall, there is a spectacular fireworks display known as the Saiun Kujaku (Rainbow Peacock) as a backdrop to the floating lantern. From 3pm until the fireworks begin at 8pm there are performances and other entertainment on a stage.
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| Venue: | Fureai Square Mandoro |
| Entry: | Free |
| Weather |
Typical weather at this time
High: 30 ℃ Low: 24 ℃
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| Closest station(s): | Kii-nagashima Station Use the Japan Rail Pass to get here. |
| Adverse weather policy: | In case of bad weather, postponed to following day. |
| Web: | http://www.touroumaturi.co...
Link in Japanese |
| Area: | Mie |
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