Illuminations · Kansai
Nara Tokae Lantern Festival 2027
なら燈花会2027
Thousands of candles light Nara Park and its surrounding temples in August, creating a magical atmosphere after sunset.
Tentative date
Tentative date. The organiser has not published dates for this edition yet. This window comes from the previous edition or tradition, and the dates can move. Confirm at the official source before booking travel around it.
- Dates
- Thu 05 to Sat 14 Aug 2027
- Date status
- Tentative date, from the previous edition or tradition. Not yet confirmed.
- Venue
- Nara Park and surrounding temples, Nara
- City
- Nara
- Prefecture
- Nara
- Region
- Kansai
- Category
- Illuminations
- Checked
- Sun 25 Oct 2026 against the official source
About this event
The Nara Tokae illuminates Nara Park in the usual early to mid August window, with candles placed around temples and ponds. The 2027 dates are marked expected until the organisers publish them.
Booking
Booked around the event: hotels, passes, transfers and eSIM. Booking options for this event are being checked and will be added here.
Official source: https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/spot/index_1_2__9,10,11,12,13,14__0_.html. Dates checked Sun 25 Oct 2026.