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SUMMARY:Nara Setsubun Mantoro 2027
DESCRIPTION:More than 3\,000 lanterns are lit at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara twice a year—in early February for Setsubun Mantoro (節分万燈籠) and again on 14/15 August for Chugen Mantoro (中元万灯籠). These ritual dates back over 800 years with many of the lanterns donated by citizens. Among the 2\,000 stone garden lanterns is one that is thought to be the second oldest in Japan! The lanterns are candle-lit\, creating a atmosphere that truly takes you back in time. The lanterns are lit in the early evening with the viewing allowed until 8:30pm when the shrine closes its gates.
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LOCATION:Kasuga Taisha Shrine\, 春日大社\, 160 Kasuganocho\, Nara\, Nara\, 630-8212\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Nara Chugen Mantoro 2026
DESCRIPTION:More than 3\,000 lanterns are lit at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara twice a year—on February 3 for Setsubun Mantoro (節分万燈籠) and again on August 14 and 15 for Chugen Mantoro (中元万灯籠). This ritual dates back over 800 years\, with many of the lanterns donated by citizens as sacred offerings. Among the 2\,000 stone garden lanterns is a 12th-century specimen believed to be the second oldest in Japan. These lanterns are hand-lit with candles\, creating a flickering atmosphere against the shrine’s vermilion pillars\, with viewing allowed until 9:30 PM when the gates close. \nAccess to the most iconic rows of hanging bronze lanterns in the inner cloister (kairo) requires a separate admission fee\, and this area experiences heavy pedestrian congestion immediately following the 7:00 PM lighting. Due to the historical nature of the sanctuary and the darkness of the forested paths\, the use of tripods and monopods is strictly prohibited to ensure safety and preserve the quietude of the ritual. It is also worth visiting the Fujinami-no-ya hall\, which features a mirror-lined room that recreates the Mantoro effect in total darkness\, offering a detailed view of the intricate metalwork often obscured by the outdoor evening crowds.
URL:https://www.japanistry.com/event/nara-chugen-mantoro/
LOCATION:Kasuga Taisha Shrine\, 春日大社\, 160 Kasuganocho\, Nara\, Nara\, 630-8212\, Japan
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