The 76th Hoshikawa Lantern Floating
Pouring prayers for 80 years after the war into the lanterns
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Kumagaya air raid that began on the eve of the end of the war. The Hoshikawa Lantern Floating ceremony, which commemorates the victims, will be held for the 76th time this year. Plans include candle monuments, pressed flower lanterns, and commemorative lanterns inscribed with the names of 266 victims. Lantern sales will start at 6 PM.
Map & Location
Hoshikawa Street Resting Square
10-minute walk from JR Kumagaya Station
Details about The 76th Hoshikawa Lantern Floating
- Date & Time
- 8/16(Sat) 18:00～21:00
- Venue
- Hoshikawa Street Resting Square
- Address
- Hoshikawa, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture
- Fee
- Lantern 1 for 300 yen
- parking
- On the day, the city-operated Honcho parking lot will be open for free
- Access (Public)
- 10-minute walk from JR Kumagaya Station
- Contact
- 050-7103-5691 （General Incorporated Association Hoshikawa Area Management）
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