Tanabata illumination at Kibune Shrine
Every summer, there are illuminations at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. Tanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan.
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Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashiyama
Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which trained cormorants are used to catch fish.This type of fishing has history over 1300 years across Japan.
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Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival
Over 2,500 wind chimes, one of the features of Japanese summer are hung throughout Ofusa Kannon temple's grounds in Nara to make you forget summer heat.
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Kodai-ji Temple Special Night Visit in Summer
Kodai-ji Temple offers you a special night visit in summer. Its magnificent temple buildings, the refined Japanese garden and bamboo grove are illuminated.
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Yoshino River Matsuri NOHRYO Fireworks Festival
Yoshino River nohryo festival is popular for the very entertaining fireworks and, the sight of about 20,000 lanterns slowly flowing down the Yoshino River.
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Nara Daimonji Fire Festival
An enormous Chinese character 「大」which represents for the universe, is set alight on Mt. Takamado above the city. Visitors can see the sight from Nara Park.
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Arashiyama Floating Lantern Event
You can see the sight of burning Chinese characters on the mountains and the sight of many lanterns floating mysteriously from here, Arashiyama.
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Daimonji Gozan Okuribi
Daimonji Gozan Okuribi is the Buddhist festival of the feast of our ancestors. Known as the Bon festival, it is held on the evening of August 16th.
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Takebe-taisha Shrine Senkou-sai Festival
The Senkou-sai Festival, a summer ritual of Takebe-taisha Shrine, is one of Otsu’s three major festivals. Fireworks are set off to celebrate.
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Inagawa Fireworks Festival
Inagawa fireworks festival held together by Ikeda City, and Kawanishi City. A spectacular firework display launched between Osaka and Hyogo.