亮点

  • 30,000+ lanterns and bonbori lights
  • Aomori nebuta float procession
  • Bon-odori dancing and food stalls

由来与背景

Begun in 1947, the festival is held to console the spirits of the war dead enshrined at Yasukuni; the thousands of lanterns are dedicated offerings honoring those souls.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
3-min walk from Kudanshita Station (Tozai/Hanzomon/Toei Shinjuku lines), Exit 1. 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, date night

温馨提示

Lanterns glow best after sunset; arrive before 19:00 to beat the densest crowds on the main approach.

交通

Yasukuni Shrine — 3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Japan-Event Editorial
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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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