34th Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

A major summer event themed around Yanai's folk craft, the "Yanai Goldfish Lantern." It welcomes homecoming visitors during Obon and other occasions with local handicrafts. The venue is adorned with Yanai Goldfish Lanterns, illuminating about 2,500 pieces. The faint light spilling from the lanterns creates a fantastic atmosphere. The main attraction is the "Goldfish Nebuta," which parades boldly, sometimes wildly, through the festival grounds. The "Goldfish Lantern Dance" by the Yanai Fan Club is also a must-see.

Map & Location

Details about 34th Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

Date & Time

8/13(Wed) 16:15～21:00

Note

Lighting ceremony & Petit night market on July 19 (Sat) from 18:50 to 21:00. Decoration and lighting of goldfish lanterns from July 19 (Sat) to August 31 (Sun) from 19:00 to 22:00. *Some events may be canceled in case of rain.

Venue

JR Yanai Station - Shirakabe Town Area

Address

Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

parking

Temporary parking available. A shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes from the distant parking lot (1 location).

Access

About 20 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Kuga Interchange

Access (Public)

1 minute walk from JR Yanai Station

Contact

0820-22-2111 （Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival Executive Committee）

URL

https://www.city-yanai.jp/site/kanko/kingyomatsuri.html