Miyazu Tōrō nagashi (Lantern and Fireworks Festival)

■ Miyazu Tōrō nagashi (lantern) and Fireworks festival is one of the biggest event in Miyazu city, Amanohashidate.

A lot of red and white lanterns are lit and floated in the ocean to remember and pray for the souls of the dead.  Some people also write wishes on the lanterns.  Beautiful elaborately decorated Seireisen Boats are also floated and burned to mourn for those who have died in the past year.

■From PM8:00～PM8:10（about 10 minuits), a large fireworks display is held！
you can see brilliant fireworks light up the night sky.

■You can make your own Tōrō（lantern）！
※Price: 1,000 yen (white and red lantern set)

■Place: Shimasaki Park

※Access:
ex1) Kyoto Station → about 2h30min by express Train → Miyazu Station
→ 10min on foot to Shimasaki Park

ex2) Amanohashidate Station→ 5min by Kyoto Tango Railway  →Miyazu Station
→10min on foot to Shimasaki Park

■Date＆Schedule

August 16th, 2022
PM7:30～            :  Toro Nagashi Event
PM8:00〜PM8:10 :  Fireworks

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