Water Lantern 灯籠流し
A water lantern is a type of lamp that floats on the surface of the water. It is also known as a floating lamp, river lamp or lake lamp, depending on the water body on which it is floated. The water lantern originated in India and later spread to other parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia due to the influence of Hindu-Buddhist cultural diffusion.
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| Location | Nara (奈良県) |
|---|---|
| When | August (Summer — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Japanese festival (matsuri) |
Planning to go? The Water Lantern is held in August, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.
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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the festival's official announcements are the authoritative source.
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