Aug 14–15, 2026Nara Chugen MantoroA lantern festival in Nara, the Mantoro involves lighting over 3,000 historic lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The event is held twice a year in February and August.Kasuga Taisha Shrine, NaraJapanese Festivals
Early February 2027Nara Setsubun MantoroA lantern festival in Nara, the Mantoro at Kasuga Taisha Shrine lights over 3,000 lanterns twice a year in February and August.Kasuga Taisha Shrine, NaraJapanese Festivals