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Koyasan Candle Festival (Mando Kuyo-e)
高野山 万灯供養会（ろうそく祭り）
Wakayama · Kansai
An Obon memorial ritual at Okunoin: roughly 100,000 candles are lit along the ~2km cedar-lined approach from Ichinohashi to the Torodo (Lantern Hall). At 20:00, monks perform the Manto Kuyokai memorial service.
- Dates
- August 13, 2027
- Start time
- 19:00
- Location
- Wakayama · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Kōyasan Station + bus (Okunoin-mae)
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- koyasan.or.jp/en/kongobuji/event.html
Happens every year
What to expect
A hushed, candlelit procession through an ancient cedar forest cemetery.
Best viewing tips
Free and open to the public; arrive before dusk to walk the full candlelit approach.
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