The traditional Japanese Lantern Floating Festival will be held at Chidori-ga-fuchi Moat in the Imperial Palace,a beloved cherry blossom viewing spot, 2000 lanterns, filled with people's gratitude, hope, and wishes for peace, twinkle on the surface of the water.
The solemn and fantastic scenery is as beautiful as a scene from a story.
The predecessor of this event, "Chiyoda-ku Noryo no Yube" (Summer Evening in Chiyoda City), started in 1958 to heal the hearts of people devastated by the postwar period.
From the past to the future, from Chiyoda City to the world.
The wishes of the people are connected as one.
The lanterns will be released into Chidori-ga-fuchi Moat to express
your feelings for your family, friends, and loved ones.
There are two ways to participate in the Lantern Floating Festival.
Visitors can board boats on the day of the event and float lanterns from the water surrounded by fantastic light.
To the winners
Lanterns must be purchased in advance on the web.
Note:
There will be no sales on the day.
We will keep the lanterns and float them on your behalf.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the conservation of the Chidori-ga-fuchi Moat, one of the most important tourist resources in Chiyoda City.
No refunds will be given in case of cancellation.
Please note that we will keep the lanterns and our staff will float them instead.
You can make a reservation for the lanterns on the web by paying in advance.
On the day of the event, please present your reservation number at the pick up point to pick up your lantern.
You can pick up your lanterns at the venue that you purchased on the web in advance and fill them out directly at the venue. Please present your QR code sent to you after purchase on the web on the day of the event to pick up your lantern.
Note:
Payment is in advance.
For those who cannot come to the venue on the day of the event, you can sign up to write a message on the lanterns on the website.
Note:
The number of lanterns is limited. (will end when sold out).
Only text messages can be written on the lanterns. （English message available)
You cannot pick up the lanterns at the venue on the day of the event.
Admission time
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
food trucks from popular Chiyoda restaurants
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hibiya Matsumotoro
nikunomansei
HUB
Kineya
Last year, the hotel members' accommodation plan, which included a "Shipboard Lantern Gift" and attracted approximately 2,000 applications for a capacity of 120 boats, will be sold at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo), which will celebrate its 60th anniversary this September. You can choose from approximately many types of rooms that Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is proud of, and a bus transfer between the hotel and the venue is included. This is a special plan that allows you to relax after participating in the lantern floating. It is expected to sell out in a short period of time, so please make your reservation early.
