Gather at the Matsusaka Castle Ruins on Saturday, Feb 7 and Sunday, Feb 8 to watch 1,500 glowing lanterns floating in the night sky! You can even purchase a special ticket to launch your very own lantern.
The festivities will last from 3 pm to 9 pm each day and include:
- Breathtaking launch of 1,500 lanterns
- Commemorative illumination of Vietnamese lanterns, gifted by Hoi An, Vietnam
- Lively music and dance performances throughout the festival
- Wide variety of foods featuring locally-sourced ingredients
- Spectacular firework show finale
Details
When: Saturday, Feb 7 and Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 @ 3 pm-9 pm
Where: Matsusaka Castle Ruins, and the Chikkidouan Moo Moo Stadium (Matsusaka Park Grounds)
Lantern Tickets: ￥3,500 per lantern (Purchase at the official event website)
Parking: Matsusaka Municipal Parking Lot, Daiichi Elementary Schoolyard, Tonomachi Junior High Schoolyard, Saiwai Elementary Schoolyard
Visit the official event website at the link below for more information on limited event parking hours, performance and event locations and schedules, and ticket purchases.