Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival
Seven towering floats, each carrying 300+ glowing red lanterns, parade through Fukushima nights to the beat of taiko in one of Japan's three great lantern festivals.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/10/03 09:00 – 2026/10/05
- Where
- Nihonmatsu Shrine and city center（184 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- 5-min walk from JR Nihonmatsu Station
- Price
- Free
- Organizer
- Nihonmatsu Shrine
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- 5-min walk from JR Nihonmatsu Station Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, date night
Highlights
- 7 floats with 300+ lanterns each
- Sacred-flame lantern lighting
- Energetic taiko and festival music
Background & story
A 350-year-old festival of Nihonmatsu Shrine, designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Fukushima.
Good to know
The Saturday-night lantern lighting is the most photogenic moment of the three days.