Sumida River

Only One Night! The Date for Asakusa Sumida River Lantern Festival is Confirmed! 🌟 📝 Event TIPS: The Sumida River Lantern Festival is a fixed event during the Obon Festival period. Unlike the bustling and lively Sumida River Fireworks Festival, the lanterns floating on the calm river surface represent a serene and tranquil beauty. 🌈 People place small boats or lanterns into the river, letting them drift away with the current, symbolizing a destination for souls and praying for their peace and happiness in the afterlife. 🌟 📅 Event Date: August 10, 2024 ⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 💰 Admission Fee: Free 🏮 Lantern Price: 2000 yen 📍 Event Location: "Azuma Bridge Water Terrace" 🌈On the Asakusa side of the Sumida River near Azuma Bridge Transportation: 🚇 Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 【Asakusa Station】 5-minute walk 🚊 Tobu Skytree Line 【Asakusa Station】 5-minute walk 🚇 Toei Asakusa Line 【Asakusa Station】 7-minute walk #Japan 🌸 #JapanTravel 🌈 #Tokyo 🌆