Nara To-kae is held at Nara National Park. Tens of thousands of candles will be lit up on the historical land including Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga-taisha Shrine, Ukimi-do, Kofuku-ji Temple.

“TO-KA” means a lump of flower shape on the top of a candlewick after lighting a candle. It is believed to be good fortune when the flower shape is made.
Candles are lit one by one with best wishes for the visitors. You can light your own candles at anywhere you want.

Nara To-Kae（なら燈花会）

Access : You can get there on foot from both JR Nara station or Kintetsu Nara station.

Lit-up : 19:00 to 21:30

Areas :

• Ukigumo-enchi
• Asajigahara
• Ukimi-do
• Sarusawa Pond
• Kofuku-ji
• Todai-ji (AUG 13 and 14 only)
• Kasuga-taisha Shrine (AUG 14 only)