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Seasonal moment · Jul 27, 2026
Kitano Tenmangu After Sunset
北野天満宮 御手洗川足つけ燈明神事
A summer evening of lanterns and cool water at Kyoto's northern shrine.
Plan your visit
- Address
- Kyoto
What to know
Kitano Tenmangu changes character after sunset, when lanterns glow through the shrine grounds and visitors cool their feet in the Mitarashi River.
Plan the evening
In 2026, the ritual and lantern event runs from August 1 to 16. Lanterns are lit from sunset until 20:00. Foot-dipping reception runs from 09:30 to 20:00, with final entry at 19:40, and costs ¥500.
Arrive before dusk, walk the grounds in daylight, then stay for the lanterns. Use the city bus or Randen to Kitano-Hakubaicho and keep the return journey simple.