15th Azumino Kamiakari Bamboo Lantern Festival
Japanese name:第15回 安曇野神竹灯（かみあかり）
📅 Fri, Dec 4, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13, 2026
About this event
At Hotaka Shrine in Azumino City, "Azumino Kamiakari" will be held, featuring 10,000 bamboo lanterns casting a magical glow. Marking its 15th iteration, this year's event spans a total of 6 days from Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, and Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, 2026. Lighting hours are from 16:00 to around 20:00. The event includes a public-participation lighting ceremony, with lighting lighters available for purchase at the venue. Furthermore, concerts enlivening the event will be held at the Kaguraden stage, gathering more artists than usual. Additionally, the "KAMIAKARI NIGHT MARKET" will feature food trucks and craft booths offering dishes made with select Azumino ingredients, bringing together warm food, drinks, and heartwarming shops. Special goshuin temple stamps exclusive to this period will also be distributed for an offering of 500 yen.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Hotaka Shrine
6079 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303
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