Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival 2026
One of Japan's three great river festivals — lantern-laden 'makiwara' boats glide across the Tenno River by night.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/25 09:00 – 2026/07/26
- Where
- Tennogawa Park and Tsushima Shrine（Tsushima City, Aichi）
- City
- Nagoya
- Getting there
- About 15 minutes' walk from Meitetsu Tsushima Station.
- Price
- Free
- Organizer
- Tsushima City
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
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
The night 'Eve Festival' is the highlight — book sajiki seating early.