The Kihoku Lantern Festival takes place in the port town of Nagashima in Kihoku, Mie Prefecture.
What happens?
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.
Schedule
From 2 p.m. until the fireworks begin at 8 p.m. there are performances and other entertainment on a stage.
How to get there
The venue (Kiinagashima Port) is a 15-minute walk from Kii Nagashima Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Late
Jul
2024
きほく燈籠祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
In case of bad weather, postponed to following day.
Typical weather at this time:
High: 30 ºC
Low: 22 ºC