Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival
Lantern FestivalTohoku(Fukushima)
Annual eventScheduledLast checked: Verification source
Dates
—
Venue
Nihonmatsu Shrine and city center streets
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowdRelated Articles
- essentials
Japanese Festivals 2026 Dates: Month-by-Month Calendar & Best Events
Looking for Japan festivals 2026 dates? This Japanese festivals 2026 guide maps where to go month by month, from cherry blossom season and summer matsuri to autumn parades and winter snow festivals.
- essentials
Best Summer Festivals in Japan: A First-Timer's Guide
Summer festival in Japan planning starts here: compare famous matsuri, fireworks, dance events, food stalls, yukata, heat, crowds, and access before you choose July or August dates.
- essentials
Free Festivals in Japan: Best No-Cost Events by Region
Japan's best festivals don't have to cost a thing. Discover free matsuri, fireworks shows, and cultural events across every region — plus budget tips for paid events.
Related Festivals
View details
Noshiro Tanabata
Lantern FestivalGiant illuminated lantern floats in Noshiro, reaching over 24 meters high.
TohokuAugustModerate crowd
Free
View details
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Lantern FestivalSpectacular Chinese lantern festival with 15,000 lanterns illuminating Nagasaki.
KyushuFebruaryExtremely crowded
Free
View details
Nara Tokae
Lantern FestivalOver 20,000 candles illuminate the grounds around Nara Park temples.
KansaiAugustModerate crowd
FreeCompare next
Plan around the festival
Related guides for stays, meals, workspaces, and art stops around a festival trip.
- Find stays for festival nightsCompare hotels and ryokan that fit event timing and transport.
- Plan meals beyond festival stallsUse dining etiquette basics to plan restaurants around festival stops.
- Find a daytime workspaceCompare coworking spaces before evening events.
- Add an art stop nearbyAdd art festivals and exhibitions to the same itinerary.
