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.
Lanterns will be sold near the Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat Pier on the day of the event.
You can write your wishes, prayers, and messages of hope directly on the lanterns.
Note : The number of lanterns is limited.
Note : Please note that we will keep the lanterns and our staff will float them instead.
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.
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You can write your wishes or messages directly on the lanterns. There are three ways to apply for lanterns: advance reservation, advance purchase, and purchase on the day of the event.
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 sales point to pick up your lantern.
Note : Please note that the number of lanterns is limited.
Purchase the lanterns in advance at the Chiyoda City Tourist Information Center and write your wishes or messages on the lanterns on the spot.
Note : Please note that the number of lanterns is limited.
Lanterns will be sold near the Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat Pier on the day of the event.
Note :
Please The number of lanterns is limited.
Note :
①Book a Lantern on the website or
②Purchase a Lantern at Chiyoda city tourist information center in advance is Reccomended.
