18th Takenouchi Kaido Lantern Festival 2026

Dates & time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) 15:30〜20:30（灯ろう点灯は17:00〜）
cost: Free admission (market stalls and food charged individually)
Venue & access: Takenouchi Kaido, from the Kasuga-nishi intersection to Michi-no-Eki Chikatsu Asuka no Sato Taishi (approx. 2.3 km) About 15 min on foot from Kaminotaishi Station (Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line) to the Kasuga-nishi intersection; by bus, get off at Taishi Town Hall or Takenouchi Kaido Kasuga-nishi. No dedicated parking and temporary lots are limited, so use public transport

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Takenouchi Kaido, from the Kasuga-nishi intersection to Michi-no-Eki Chikatsu Asuka no Sato Taishi (approx. 2.3 km), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Taishi Town's autumn tradition lights up the Takenouchi Kaido, said to be Japan's oldest official road, with around 2,500 lanterns. The venue runs about 2.3 km from the Kasuga-nishi intersection to the Chikatsu Asuka no Sato Taishi roadside station, and the Ise stone lanterns, Jizo halls and temples along the road are illuminated too. Before the 5 pm lighting there is a brass band festival at the town hall, and after dark the roadside fills with eaves galleries, the Marche de Taishi night market, zazen and sutra sessions at temples and a stamp rally, all run by local residents. Admission is free, suited to anyone who wants to stroll an ancient road by lantern light, and to families with children curious about the night market.

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Timetable & Map

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Lanterns along the road

About 2,500 lanterns placed along the 2.3 km route, lit until 20:30
Jizo halls and temples are also illuminated

Evening opening

Takenouchi Kaido History Museum: open 17:00–20:30 (free admission after 17:00)
Michi-no-Eki Chikatsu Asuka no Sato Taishi: open 9:00–20:30, with roadside-station-only gelato made from Taishi fruit
The former Yamamoto Residence in Daido is closed in the evening this year for renovation

Rain

Postponed to Sunday 25 October if it rains on the day

*Times and programme may change

*Enquiries: Takenouchi Kaido Revitalisation Council office (Taishi Town Tourism Association) 0721-26-8051 (9:00–17:15, closed Mon/Tue)

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FAQ

What happens if it rains?

If it rains on the day, the festival moves to Sunday 25 October. If the reserve day is also stormy it is cancelled. The go/no-go decision is posted on the Taishi Town Tourism Association website on the day.

Can I go by car?

There is no dedicated car park and temporary parking is limited. The venue is about 15 minutes on foot from Kaminotaishi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, so come by train or bus.

What time are the lanterns lit?

Lanterns are lit at 17:00 and stay lit until 20:30. Before that, from 15:30, there is a brass band festival at the town hall's Manyo Hall.

Is it suitable for children?

Children can earn a hand-held lantern through the stamp rally (limited to 300), and the zazen sessions welcome kids too. With the night market as well, it suits families.