Nishio-City Mikawa Isshiki Giant Lantern Festival
Date: Aug 22,2026(Sat)、Aug 23(Sun)
Giant paper lanterns emit a mystical wavering light
Paper lanterns are a traditional Japanese lighting fixture consisting of a bamboo frame covered with paper and a candle at the bottom.
Suwa Jinja Shrine in Isshiki, Nishio holds its over 450-year-old Mikawa Isshiki Lantern Festival in late August with giant paper lanterns six to ten meters high and designated prefectural tangible folk cultural properties.
Six pairs, totaling 12, of these lanterns depict Japanese myths and historical scenes and flicker with candlelight to create a surreal atmosphere.
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Event info
| Date | Sat, Aug 22–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
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| Time | • Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Raising of giant lanterns: Around 8:30 am–11:00 am Rehearsal Festival: 2:30 pm Religious dance: 3:00 pm Large Lantern Festival: 7:00 pm • Sun, Aug 23, 2026 Shrine Festival: 10:30 pm Religious dance: 3:00 pm Ritualistic large lantern offering: 5:00 pm Note: • Taiko drum performances held at various times on both days as well as a Japanese archery tournament during the morning of Sun, Aug 23, 2026. |
| Location | Mikawa Isshiki Suwa Jinja Shrine |
| Location | 〒444-0423 129 Miyazoe, Isshiki, Isshiki-cho, Nishio-shi, Aichi (Mikawa Isshiki Suwa Jinja Shrine) |
| Parking | Temporary parking available Note: • Street parking and parking at nearby stores or other such establishments is strictly prohibited. |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Inquiries | • 0563-57-7882 (Nishio City Tourism Association) • 0563-73-4276 (Suwa Jinja Shrine) |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- From Nishio Station on the Meitetsu Nishio Line (board from Shin Anjo Station), take the Meitetsu Tobu Kotsu Bus bound for Mikawa Isshiki. Get off at Daihobashi Bus Stop, and walk 1 min. (180 m) south.
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- By car
- Approx. 35 min. (17.4 km) southeast from Handa Interchange on Chitahanto Road / Minamichita Road via Routes 34, 265, and 247.
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