This event was originally due to take place in July but has been rescheduled for September 8th due to a typhoon. In 2019 it will return to it’s original schedule.
The Kihoku Lantern Festival takes place in the port town of Nagashima in Kihoku, Mie Prefecture.
Each year a large, elaborate paper 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
| Dates: |
8th Sep, 2018 |
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| Start/End Time: | 3:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Fureai Square Mandoro |
| Entry: | Free |
| Weather |
Typical weather at this time
High: 29 ℃ Low: 23 ℃
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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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