Sumida and Asakusa Collaboration Sumida River Lantern Floating

The event began as a memorial service for those who died in the war and in water accidents during the Asakusa Reconstruction Festival in 1946. In the spring of 1966, the tidal embankment was improved, and the lantern floating ceremony was stopped from that year. In 2005, a waterside terrace was developed, and the lantern floating ceremony was revived after 40 years. Each year, 2,000 lanterns are floated not only to honor the deceased but also to allow people to connect with the Sumida River, and attendees can float their own lanterns. In addition to pre-registration, applications are also accepted at the venue on the day of the event.

Date & Time

8/16(Sat)

Note

Ceremony and first lantern floating at 18:30, lantern floating from 18:45 to 20:00 *The event will be held rain or shine, with postponement in case of severe weather. Registration for lanterns begins at 14:00 at the entrance of Sumida Park (in front of the water bus terminal) and will end once the lanterns run out.

Venue

Sumida River Waterside Terrace & Azumabashi Riverbank

Address

1 Chome Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo

Free

1 lantern 1,700 yen (pre-sale), 2,120 yen (online sales including shipping), 2,000 yen (on-site sales) *Up to 2 participants per lantern. Viewing is free.

Access (Public)

About a 3-minute walk from "Asakusa" station

Contact

03-3844-1221 （Asakusa Tourism Association）

URL

https://e-asakusa.jp/