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Kyoto Sky Lantern Festival

5:00pm – 9:00pm
¥7,000 (advance sales)
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Written by Aarohi Narain

Release glowing lanterns into the night sky at this Tanabata-themed event in Kyoto.

What to expect

Ennichi is a traditional festival day said to bring you closer to the gods, and at this Tanabata celebration in Kyoto, it also means nostalgic games and glowing lanterns.

Try your hand at classic Japanese festival games like cork gun shooting, feast on street food, and launch your own LED lantern into the sky.

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Schedule 2025

The festival goes from August 8 to 11, and again from August 16 to 17.

Tickets 2025

Reserve your lantern and secure admission to the festival online (¥7,000 per person).

How to get there

The festival takes place at Joyo Gorigori-no-Oka, also known as the Kyoto Prefectural Kizugawa Sports Park.

From Kyoto Station, take the Nara Line to Nagaike Station, then walk about 6 minutes to the venue. The entire journey should take around 45 minutes.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
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七夕スカイランタン祭り
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