Written by JC Team
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 the afternoon until the fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m., there are performances and other entertainment on a stage.
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How to get there
The venue (Kiinagashima Port) is a 15-minute walk from Kii Nagashima Station. There is also a shuttle bus to different areas.
Late
Jul
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: 32 ºC
Low: 25 ºC
