Asakusa Toro Nagashi
Lantern FestivalKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
August
Venue
Sumida River near Asakusa / Sumida Park
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowd
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Kanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
August
Venue
Sumida River near Asakusa / Sumida Park
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowd
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Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a quieter Sumida River lantern-floating night rather than a huge parade or fireworks show. It fits best when you want a reflective late-summer Tokyo evening near Senso-ji, and it is worth comparing with Tsukiji Bon Odori if you want a more social bon dance atmosphere.
Floating lantern ceremony on the Sumida River near Senso-ji Temple.
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a quieter Obon lantern-floating event on the Sumida River near Senso-ji and Sumida Park. Instead of a huge parade, the appeal is the reflective summer night atmosphere as floating lanterns drift downstream with the Asakusa riverfront around you.
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is held at Sumida River near Asakusa / Sumida Park in Tokyo, Japan.
Yes, Asakusa Toro Nagashi is free to attend.
The admission fee for Asakusa Toro Nagashi is ¥0.
The crowd level at Asakusa Toro Nagashi is typically moderate.
Yes, Asakusa Toro Nagashi is held annually.
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a lantern festival in Japan.
Tips for Asakusa Toro Nagashi: This works best as a calm evening layered onto an Asakusa stay or an Obon week Tokyo itinerary. Compare it with Tsukiji Bon Odori if you want a more social bon dance night..
Asakusa Toro Nagashi welcomes international visitors. It is a great way to experience Japanese culture.
Access information for Asakusa Toro Nagashi: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station or Tobu Asakusa Station, then walk to the Sumida River riverside area near Sumida Park..
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tips: This works best as a calm evening layered onto an Asakusa stay or an Obon week Tokyo itinerary. Compare it with Tsukiji Bon Odori if you want a more social bon dance night..
Photography is generally welcome at Asakusa Toro Nagashi. Check specific rules at the venue.
Asakusa Toro Nagashi is a family-friendly festival that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Festival food stalls (yatai) at Asakusa Toro Nagashi typically serve popular Japanese street food including yakisoba, takoyaki, and kakigori. Some festivals feature regional specialties.
Yes, wearing a yukata (casual kimono) is very common and encouraged at Asakusa Toro Nagashi. Many visitors rent yukata nearby.
Parking can be limited during Asakusa Toro Nagashi. Public transportation is recommended. Check access details: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station or Tobu Asakusa Station, then walk to the Sumida River riverside area near Sumida Park..
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station or Tobu Asakusa Station, then walk to the Sumida River riverside area near Sumida Park.
This works best as a calm evening layered onto an Asakusa stay or an Obon week Tokyo itinerary. Compare it with Tsukiji Bon Odori if you want a more social bon dance night.