Highlights
- Lantern-laden makiwara boats on the Tenno River by night
- A morning procession of boats the next day
- Around 600 years of tradition
Background & story
Around 600 years old, the festival is counted among Japan's three great river festivals, famous for its glowing makiwara boats.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 15 minutes' walk from Meitetsu Tsushima 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
Good to know
The night 'Eve Festival' is the highlight — book sajiki seating early.
Getting there
Tennogawa Park and Tsushima Shrine — Tsushima City, Aichi