murmurOnigi Toka Matsuri (Onigi Rice Terrace Candle Festival)
Hasami Town · Around the Onigi Rice Terraces viewpoint
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Nagasaki Tabinet) · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Sat, Jun 6, 2026 （Ended） Candles are lit from 18:00
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually early June
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Postponed in case of rain
- Venue
- Around the Onigi Rice Terraces viewpoint
- City
- Hasami Town, Nagasaki
About
For a single evening in early summer, just after water has been let into the paddies, the Onigi Rice Terraces in Hasami glow with candlelight. Local residents light about 5,000 candles and lanterns, and their flames are mirrored in the flooded fields, so the stepped hillside shimmers softly. Locals also pour cups of Hasami green tea for visitors. The paths are unlit and can get muddy, so wear rain boots or sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Please stay out of the terraced fields themselves. Paid parking is available at Onigi Ground.
Sources
- OfficialNagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Nagasaki Tabinet) www.nagasaki-tabinet.com
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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