Eiheiji Town Great Lantern Floating Ceremony 2025
A summer tradition in Eiheiji Town, selected as one of the “Top 100 Night Views of Japan.” Around 10,000 lanterns gently float down the Kuzuryu River, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Would you like to send off a lantern carrying your gratitude, prayers, or memorial wishes in Eiheiji Town…?
This event, known as the “Great Lantern Floating,” symbolizes the end of summer and draws lanterns from across Japan bearing messages of remembrance and hope.
Event Date
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location
Kuzuryu River & Eiheiji Riverside Park, Fukui Prefecture
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