Stroll through the streets of Yuasa, a town carefully preserved in the Samurai-period style as it is lit by over 500 handmade lanterns. Crafted by artists from across Japan as well as local schoolchildren, the lanterns are placed throughout the streets along with calming musical performances.
There is a photography competition for shots of the event taking place with prizes and an exhibition at a local gallery.
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Use the Japan Rail Pass to get here.