Kasagi Lantern Float

In the early Showa period (around 1960), many people lost their lives in past water accidents on the Kizugawa. Considering the feelings of the bereaved families, the Buddhist priests of the town began the lantern float as a ritual to comfort the spirits of the water accident victims. This event has been held every year without fail and was inherited by the town's tourism association as it was established. Now held every year on August 16th as the 'Lantern Float,' it has become a summer tradition of Kasagi Town, attracting participation from local residents and general tourists.

Map & Location

Details about Kasagi Lantern Float

Date & Time

8/16(Sat)～ 19:00～

Note

In case of inclement weather, there is a possibility of postponement or cancellation

Venue

Along the Kizugawa (upstream of Kasagi Ohashi)

Address

Around Kasagi Kagabuchi, Kasagi Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture

parking

Ikoiinoy館前 parking lot or Kasagi Campground parking lot, 500 yen per entry each

Access

About 40 minutes from the Yamada River IC on the Kyoto Nara Expressway

Access (Public)

10 minutes on foot from JR Kasagi Station

Contact

0743-95-2011 （General Incorporated Association Kasagi Town Tourism Association）

URL

https://kankou-kasagi.com/