10th Uzuma Bamboo Lantern Festival
October 24, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Free entry
From Tokiwabashi to Uzugawabashi on Uzuga River
Irifunecho–Yamatocho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi巴波川の常盤橋から巴波川橋まで
栃木県 栃木市 栃木市入舟町～倭町
The Uzuma Bamboo Lantern Festival is a light-up event that illuminates the banks of the Uzuma River in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, with bamboo lanterns. A row of bamboo lanterns lines the left bank of the river flowing through the historic warehouse district, creating a magical walking path. The lanterns, crafted from Japanese timber bamboo, stand about 50 to 70 centimeters tall and feature LED bulbs. Designs, such as Tochigi City's mascot character 'Tochisuke,' are carved into the bamboo. The lighting ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM. The event opens with a kamishibai (paper theater) performance titled 'The Catfish of the Uzuma River.'
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