Kamakura Bonbori Matsuri
Lantern FestivalKanto(Kanagawa)
Annual eventDates
2026-08-06 — 2026-08-09
Venue
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowdLantern festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu with hand-painted paper lanterns.
The Kamakura Bonbori Festival features approximately 400 hand-painted paper lanterns lining the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The lanterns are painted by notable artists, writers, and cultural figures, and the festival includes traditional Shinto rituals marking the end of summer and the start of autumn.
Highlights
Approximately 400 hand-painted paper lanterns by artists and cultural figures; Nagoshi-sai purification ritual and Risshu-sai autumn ceremony; Atmospheric evening illumination along the cherry tree approach
Access
JR Kamakura Station or Enoden Kamakura Station, 10-minute walk
Tips for Visitors
Visit after sunset when the lanterns are most atmospheric. Combine with a daytime visit to Kamakura's temples and beaches. The Komachi-dori shopping street nearby has many restaurants.