Nighttime Movement: As the festival is held at night, move carefully while staying aware of your surroundings.
Book Accommodation Early: Accommodations near the festival area fill up quickly; it is best to book well in advance.
Use Public Transportation: Due to expected heavy crowds, using public transport is highly recommended.

Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

26°/21°

67%

Fri

9/18

28°/21°

61%

Sat

9/19

25°/20°

41%

Sun

9/20

27°/22°

55%

Mon

9/21

24°/21°

92%

Tue

9/22

24°/18°

59%

Wed

9/23

23°/17°

25%

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Tips

Payment
Cash is standard for most vendors; credit card availability varies.
English Support
No English-language support is guaranteed.
Reservations
No reservation is required to attend the event.
Clothing
Bring layers for changing nighttime temperatures and comfortable walking shoes.
Crowds
Expect very high levels of congestion during the festivities.
Transport
Public transportation is recommended due to limited parking and heavy crowds.

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