Festivals of Japan

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival!

Nara To-kae - Nara

Nara To-kae is a traditional summer event where candles are used to illuminate the prayers of the people visiting World Heritage sites in Nara, where time flows at a relaxed pace.
The many venues are illuminated with the light of countless candles each night. You can walk around each site, take in the scenes, and light a candle yourself. Please enjoy this chance to create new and wonderful memories.

Event Dates Every year from August 5 to 14 (scheduled)
Event Details August 5 to 14, 2024
Location (venue) The Nara Park area
Address Kasugano-cho, Nara-shi, Nara, and other areas
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Region Kinki
Category Illumination

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: May.27.2024

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