Miyoshi-City Miyoshi Giant Lantern Festival
Date: Aug 23,2025(Sat)、Aug 24(Sun)
A collaborative display of giant lanterns and fireworks
Three giant lanterns 11 meters high make an awe-inspiring appearance during the Giant Lantern Festival, held every summer at Miyoshi Inarikaku Shrine almost right in the heart of Miyoshi City.
The event takes place over two days with the second day highlighted by numerous events, such as Bo no Te martial arts performances using bows, traditional Japanese music performances, a stunning fireworks finale.
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Event info
| Date | • Evening Festival: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 • Main Festival: Sun, Aug 24, 2025 Note: • Held even in light rain. |
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| Time | • Evening Festival: Giant lantern illumination: 6:30 pm–9:30 pm • Main Festival: Bo no Te performance: 10:30 am–11:00 am Giant lantern illumination: 6:30 pm–9:30 pm Fireworks: 8:00 pm–8:30 pm |
| Location | Miyoshi Inarikaku Shrine |
| Location | 〒470-0224 5 Hachigaike, Miyoshi-cho, Miyoshi-shi, Aichi |
| Parking | Available Note: • Limited number of spaces around the venue. Come by public transportation if possible. |
| Inquiries | • 0561-32-3000 (Miyoshi Giant Lantern Executive Committee [Miyoshi Inarikaku Shrine]) • 0561-34-6000 (Miyoshi City Tourism Association) |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- From Akaike Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line, take the Meitetsu Bus's Hoshigaoka–Toyota Line bound for Toyotashi and get off at Miyoshi Bus Stop.
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- By car
- Approx. 10 min. south from Tomei-Miyoshi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway via Route 54.
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