Takanabe Lantern Festival

Every year, around the 10th of October, Maizuru Park in Takanabe hosts a lantern festival. 灯篭祭 The festival takes place over two days.

Members of the public light the stone lanterns which can be found all over the park. 

The river of fire towards the top of the park is one of the most spectacular features. 

One area has lanterns made by local children. 

There is also a lantern designing competition and many business submit colourful displays.

Outside of the park are food stalls and entertainment stages.