Nara Tokae is held in 10 different locations within the whole area of Nara Park. Locations are Ukigumo-enchi, Kasugano-enchi, Iraka, Asajigahara, Sarusawaike, Ukimido, Kofuku-ji, Nara National Museum, Todai-ji (only 13th and 14th) and Kasuga-taisha (only 14th). Get mesmerized by the healing effects of the soft candle lights at the location that most speaks to you.
The reception for ikkyaku itto, in which everybody can participate, is located at Ukigumo-enchi. "Toka," which is also the name of this festival, is a flower-shape that forms at the tip of the candle wick and is said to bring good luck when it forms. You should also make a wish and light a candle. *Donation 500 yen. Comes with a memorial flower.
Nara Tokae is held in 10 different locations within the whole area of Nara Park. Locations are Ukigumo-enchi, Kasugano-enchi, Iraka, Asajigahara, Sarusawaike, Ukimido, Kofuku-ji, Nara National Museum, Todai-ji (only 13th and 14th) and Kasuga-taisha (only 14th). Get mesmerized by the healing effects of the soft candle lights at the location that most speaks to you.
The reception for ikkyaku itto, in which everybody can participate, is located at Ukigumo-enchi. "Toka," which is also the name of this festival, is a flower-shape that forms at the tip of the candle wick and is said to bring good luck when it forms. You should also make a wish and light a candle. *Donation 500 yen. Comes with a memorial flower.