2026 Dairyuji Temple Lantern Festival: A Full-Day Course
This one-day course centers on the 'Dairyuji Temple Lantern Festival' (大龍寺灯篭まつり), held at Dairyuji Temple in Gifu City from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (the lanterns are lit starting around 7:00 PM). By day, enjoy the breathtaking view from the ropeway at Gifu Castle (岐阜城), perched atop Mt. Kinka, and stroll the lush grounds of Gifu Park (岐阜公園). In Kawaramachi (川原町) along the Nagara River, walk the old streets lined with lattice doors and enjoy an early dinner featuring dishes like ayu (sweetfish). As night falls, the lanterns at Dairyuji Temple are lit, filling the evening with the lively bustle of food stalls and a magical summer atmosphere. It's a day that lets you experience both a stroll through Gifu's history and the glow of lantern light.
Schedule
Ride the ropeway from Gifu Park to Gifu Castle atop Mt. Kinka
A lush green park spreading out at the foot of Mt. Kinka
An old townscape of lattice-door houses along the Nagara River
Enjoy select Hida beef grilled over binchotan charcoal for an early dinner before the lantern festival
A magical summer night festival with lanterns lit across the temple grounds
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