murmurBanshoin Lantern Festival
Tsushima City · Banshoin Temple, Izuhara
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
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- 2026
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- 2027
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- Usual timing
- Usually in October
- How the date is set
- Announced each year Held in October; cancelled in case of rain
- Venue
- Banshoin Temple, Izuhara
- City
- Tsushima City, Nagasaki
About
Banshoin, a national historic site in Izuhara on Tsushima, opens for one evening a year for this festival. The temple was built by So Yoshinari, lord of the Tsushima domain, for his father Yoshitoshi, and serves as the family temple of the So clan. On this night, about 350 lanterns along the 123 stone steps called Hyakugangi are lit to honor the spirits of the So family. Rows of lights glowing in the dark give the old stairway a quiet, otherworldly beauty. It is the one night of the year when the temple can be visited after dark, a chance not to be missed. The festival is usually held in October and is cancelled if it rains. Inquiries go to the Banshoin Historic Site Preservation Society.
Sources
- OfficialNagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Nagasaki Tabinet) www.nagasaki-tabinet.com
- OfficialTsushima Tourism and Products Association www.tsushima-net.org
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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