Tomi Shrine Lantern Festival & Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026

Dates & time: November 20, 2026 (Fri) - November 26, 2026 (Thu) Lantern festival ceremony from 16:00 on Fri, Nov 20
cost: No set fee (give a donation of any amount)
Venue & access: Tomi Shrine, Sakurai About 20 min walk from JR/Kintetsu Sakurai Station, or take a bus bound for Tanzan Shrine to Jinnomori-cho and walk about 2 min. Free parking for about 40 cars.

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Why You Should Visit

Tomi Shrine in Sakurai, Nara, holds its lantern festival in the autumn-leaf season. It opens with the Kentosai lantern ceremony at 16:00 on November 20 and runs until the 26th: donated lanterns line the approach, and the maples at the entrance and in front of the worship hall are lit up. Food stalls set up on the grounds during the festival. The shrine also has 13 stone monuments, including ones inscribed with poems from the Man'yoshu, which you can take in on an evening visit. A good stop if you want lanterns and autumn leaves together in Sakurai.

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Highlights

Donated lanterns line the approach
Maples lit up at the entrance and in front of the worship hall
Food stalls during the festival
13 stone monuments on the grounds, including Man'yoshu poem monuments

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

There is no set fee. Like an offering at a shrine, you may give whatever amount you wish.

Can I go by car?

Yes. There is free parking for about 40 cars.

What time does the lantern ceremony start?

It starts at 16:00 on November 20. The lanterns and light-up continue until the 26th.