Trabslating as 10,000 memorial lights, this event has 10,000 candles lighting up 2,500 lanterns as part of the traditional Bon festival. Held at temples across Japan, Todaiji is a particularly impressive event as the temple window is open so the Buddha’s face can be seen looking out to the night sky. Entry to the temple costs 600 yen.
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15th Aug, 2018
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7:00pm – 10:00pm
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 1.2 km from Kintetsu Nara Station Kintetsu Nara Line (A28)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 32 ºC
Low: 24 ºC