Takatsuka Atago Jizo-son Lantern Dedication Festival
Japanese name:高塚愛宕地蔵尊 献燈祭
📅 Sat, Oct 10, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11, 2026
About this event
The Takatsuka Atago Jizo-son Lantern Dedication Festival is a mystical light event held in Hita City, Oita Prefecture. The temple grounds are decorated with Japanese umbrellas and lanterns, illuminated at night to create an ethereal atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy an exhibition of original lantern art crafted by high school students, stalls and food trucks, and shinobue (bamboo flute) performances. Why not spend a special evening at Takatsuka Atago Jizo-son, which boasts a 1,300-year history? Special goshuin (temple stamps) exclusive to the Lantern Dedication Festival will also be distributed. The event may be cancelled in the event of rain.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Takatsuka Atago Jizo-son Temple
3740 Amagasemachi Mabara, Hita, Oita 879-4121
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