灯ろう流し 皇居 千鳥ヶ淵
Wed. July 30, Thu. 31, 2025 2nights

灯ろう流し 皇居 千鳥ヶ淵
Wed. July 30, Thu. 31, 2025 2nights

Lanterns must be purchased in advance on the web.

Chidori-ga-fuchi, the Imperial Palace; A beloved cherry blossom viewing spot
and a place where many people have their hearts set on.

On a summer night in the heart of Tokyo,
the lights of 2,000 lanterns, representing people's gratitude, hope, and wishes for peace,
will shimmer on the surface of the moat, creating a fantastic sight.

From Chiyoda City to the world.
Let us all wish together as one.
Chidori-ga-fuchi, the Imperial Palace; A beloved cherry blossom viewing spot and a place where many people have their hearts set on.

On a summer night in the heart of Tokyo, the lights of 2,000 lanterns, representing people's gratitude, hope, and wishes for peace, will shimmer on the surface of the moat, creating a fantastic sight.

From Chiyoda City to the world.
Let us all wish together as one.
INFORMATION

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.

From the past to the future, from Chiyoda City to the world.
The wishes of the people are connected as one.

Date / Time
Wednesday, July 30 to Thursday, July 31, 2025
Admission time 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Admission Fee
Free admission
Lantern and Boat ride are available for a fee.(Advance purchase required)
Venue
①Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat Pier(Beyond 2 Sanbancho)~Chidori-ga-fuchi Greenway
Viewing venue, Sales of bottled water, Reception of floating lanterns (pick up lanterns – write your messages- hand in lanterns), Reception of boat boarding
②Kudanzaka Park(2-2-18 Kudan-minami)
Viewing venue
Access
Subway Kudanshita Sta. Exit 2/ Subway Hanzomon Sta. Exit 5
①10-minute walk/ 10-minute walk
②3-minute walk/ 23-minute walk
Organizer
Chiyoda City, Chiyoda City Tourism Association
Attention
・No parking is available. Please come by public transportation.
・Please refrain from using tripods and other equipment to take photos.
・drone photography is prohibited.
About Floating Lantern

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.

Lantern and Boat ride (Lottery)

Visitors can board boats on the day of the event and float lanterns from the water surrounded by fantastic light.
Note: write message on the lanterns on the boat.

Number of applicants
60 groups per day (Lottery / Up to 3 people per group)
Note: Infants are counted as one person
Admission Fees
10,000 yen per boat
(3 lanterns and boat rental fee included)
Note: 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.
Time
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.(Boarding starts at 6 p.m.)
Application Process
Apply via website application form below
Application Period
Thursday, June 5 to 5 p.m.Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (JST)
Note:Lottery results will be announced around June 25 (JST)
Application Process
To the winners
  • Apply via web form
    6/5 - 6/17
  • Lottery
  • The lottery results and payment method will be sent by email
    6/25
  • To the winners

  • Credit card payment on the web
    6/25 - 7/9
  • Participation on the day of the event
Click here to apply
Lantern
(Advance purchase required)

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.
Lanterns will not be returned.

Price
2,000 yen

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 QR code at the pick up point to pick up your lantern and fill them out directly at the venue.

Note:
Payment is in advance.
Discontinued as soon as stock is gone. Lanterns are not returned.

Sales period
From Thursday, June 5 to Monday July 28. (JST)
Pick-up period
Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place
Lantern pick up point near the Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat Pier.
Click here to apply
Accommodation plan with Lantern and Boat ride is available again this year!

The “Light Boat Plan”which was introduced for the first time last year to great acclaim, is available again this year with a limited number of rooms.In addition to the guaranteed experience of the fantastic “lanterns on the boat,” transportation between the hotel and the venue is included, making it a comfortable and enjoyable experience on the day of the event.Another attraction is that you can choose from a wide range of room types to suit your needs.Please enjoy a slightly luxurious moment that is perfect for a summer vacation with your loved ones.

overview
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo)
Accommodation plan "Light Boat Plan"
website
https://www.newotani.co.jp/tokyo/stay/plan/akaribune/
Date of stay
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Accommodation
Reservation
Tel: 03-3234-5678
(9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
WISHING FOR PEACE
(The video is from the 2022 event)
Contact us
chiyoda.floating-lantern@jtb.com

To request an interview, please contact us here
with a proposal attached.
chiyoda-kanko@prap.co.jp
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