Light Up Promenade Nara 2005

Light Up Promenade Nara 2005 will be held from July 1 to October 31. During this time, Nara’s many historic buildings, including Todaiji Temple, the five-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Yakushiji Temple, and the Heijo Palace site’s Suzaku-mon Gate, will be brightly lit up and draw visitors into their beautiful, mysterious world. Additionally, from August 6 to August 15, Nara will hold the To-kae lantern festival, an event in which 12,000 candles illuminate Nara Park at night. With a total attendance of over 700,000 last year alone, To-kae is quickly becoming one of Nara’s most popular events.

Nara flourished in the 8th century both as the nation’s cultural and political capital . Many of its ancient shrines and temples still stand in the park, which is famous for its deer, and its cultural artifacts are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Shuttle buses provide access to Nara from both Kansai International Airport (90 minutes) and Osaka Airport (60 minutes). Kyoto Station is approximately 40-50 minutes via the JR and Kintetsu lines. From Osaka, Nara is 30 minutes from both Kintetsu Namba Station and JR Tennoji Station.

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Nara To-Kae

Tens of thousands of candles are lit up in the land of ancient Nara where thrived as a capital 1300 years ago. NARA TO-KAE started in 1999. Candlelight blends with the historical land and spectacular nature only 11 days in Summer.

TO-KA is a lump of flower shape on the top of a candlewick after lighting a candle. It is said to be good fortune when the flower shape is made.

We light candles one by one with best wishes for the visitors.