Cultural Immersion: Deeply experience Japanese memorial culture through the legend of the 1720 fire and the story of Oyoshi.
Good Fortune in Love: Feel the special atmosphere of a night where many gather to pray for matchmaking and romantic luck.
Historic Atmosphere: Enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Gujo Hachiman, featuring historic streets and traditional water channels.

Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

31°/21°

55%

Fri

9/18

30°/22°

11%

Sat

9/19

28°/22°

22%

Sun

9/20

32°/22°

18%

Mon

9/21

31°/23°

25%

Tue

9/22

28°/19°

10%

Wed

9/23

27°/18°

22%

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Tips

Clothing
As an outdoor night event, wear comfortable clothes and bring a light jacket for temperature changes.
Etiquette
Please maintain a respectful attitude, as the festival is rooted in a spirit of historical memorial.

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