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Nara Tokae (Lantern Festival)
なら燈花会
Nara · Kansai
Approximately 20,000 candles are lit nightly across the Nara Park area (Ukigumoen, around Todai-ji) for this summer lantern festival.
- Dates
- August 5–14, 2027
- Start time
- 19:00
- Location
- Nara · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Kintetsu Nara Station · 5 min walk
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- toukae.jp
Happens every year
What to expect
Thousands of candles lighting up Nara Park at dusk.
Best viewing tips
Free to view; optional ¥500 donation to light your own candle. Runs nightly 19:00-21:30.
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