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Festival & ritual · Aug 4, 2026
Daigo-ji Manto-e - Kyoto Lantern Night
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Only on August 5, 2026: experience a rare Kyoto summer night when thousands of lanterns illuminate the temple grounds, honor ancestors, and offer prayers for peace.
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- 2026-08-05 – 2026-08-05
- Address
- Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto
- Admission
- Free admission
What to know
Daigo-ji Manto-e is a once-a-year summer night ceremony on August 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Thousands of lanterns illuminate the temple grounds, the National Treasure Hall area, and the five-story pagoda. The atmosphere is quiet, luminous, and deeply reflective.
Admission is free. The supplied promotional materials use both Daigo-ji and Reikanji Temple names, so confirm the official venue before departure.
