Ishida Mitsunari Memorial Lantern Festival 2026

Dates & time: October 31, 2026 (Sat) 10:00–19:00 (lantern launch from around 18:00)
Price & booking: Free to watch. Lantern participation (advance application required): Mitsunari launch lantern ¥2,500 each, hand-held lantern ¥1,500 each No booking is needed to watch. To take part with a lantern, apply in advance via the application form; it closes once all lanterns are taken.
Venue & access: Ohara Kannonji Temple (Maibara, Shiga) From JR Omi-Nagaoka or JR Nagahama Station, take a Kokoku Bus to "Kannonji" and walk about 5 minutes. By car, about 13 minutes from Nagahama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway (parking for about 70 cars).

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn-evening lantern festival at Ohara Kannonji in Maibara, the temple said to be where Ishida Mitsunari first met Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From around 18:00, lanterns carrying participants' wishes are launched from the temple grounds into the night sky. Watching is free; to launch a lantern yourself you need to apply in advance. During the day the book café "Kannonji Mitsunari-an" is open with books and panel displays about Mitsunari plus a café menu. A good fit for anyone who wants Sengoku history and lantern light at one of Mitsunari's key sites.

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Lantern participation

Quantity: 80 Mitsunari lanterns, 50 hand-held lanterns
Check-in from 16:00 on the day; lanterns handed out from 17:00
Payment at check-in

Book café

The book café "Kannonji Mitsunari-an" opens with books and panel displays about Mitsunari plus a café menu

Related events

Sankon no Deai Falconry Festival at Ohara Kannonji on 12 October (holiday Monday)
"Hana-ten: Aki no Jin" flower exhibition at Jobodaiin, 1–3 November

※Some content may change or be cancelled depending on weather

※Organizer: Maibara Toyotomi Tourism Promotion Executive Committee / Enquiries: 0749-53-5140

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FAQ

Can I just come to watch?

Yes. Watching is free and needs no booking. Only those launching a lantern need to apply in advance.

Can I sign up for a lantern on the day?

The stated deadline is 31 October (the day itself), but applications close as soon as the 80 Mitsunari lanterns and 50 hand-held lanterns run out. Up to 4 of each type per application.

What happens if it rains?

Some content may be changed or cancelled depending on weather. Check the official website for the day's decision.