Nagatoro Funadama Festival

A summer festival praying for safety on the river, with floating lanterns and fireworks across from Iwadatami. High water cancelled the lantern boats in 2026. The listed date has passed; check official announcements for the next programme.

Plan your visit

Getting there

About 5 minutes on foot from Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway to Iwadatami. Traffic restrictions apply on festival day.

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From Tokyo Station

About 135–170 minTokyo → JR Ueno-Tokyo / Takasaki Line to Kumagaya → Chichibu Railway to Nagatoro → about 5 min on foot to Iwadatami

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Access and booking checked Sep 12, 2026

Event dates

Verified date: 15 August 2026 (ended); fireworks were scheduled for 19:15–20:45. High water cancelled the lantern boats that year. Check official announcements for the next programme.

Admission

In 2026, an advance contribution of ¥6,000 included one special-area entry ticket, without a guaranteed seat. Same-day contributions were cancelled. Check the next event’s terms separately.

Time to enjoy

2–3 hours (suggested viewing time)

Best time

Summer (verified date: 15 August 2026; ended)

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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.

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