Matsuri Festivals

Jozankei Summer Lantern Festival

Name: Jozankei Summer Lantern Festival
Start: 2026-10-01T19:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-01T21:30+09:00
Location: Jozankei Shrine and other venues, Sapporo

Jun 1 – Oct 31, 19:00–21:30 · Jozankei Shrine and other venues, Sapporo · Hokkaido

Dates

Jun 1 – Oct 31, 2026, 19:00–21:30

About this event

Summer Lantern Path

$1

To commemorate the 160th anniversary of Jozankei Onsen's opening.
A magical evening stroll through a town illuminated by lanterns and bonfires, featuring a 'Japanese light' display themed on local development history created by NAKED, INC.
Exclusive nighttime worship at the Jozankei Shrine for overnight guests only, merging sacred space with stunning lighting effects.

Organizer's websitejozankei.jp

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