Night Festival Starting at 7 PM With Handcrafted Lanterns Illuminating the Sacred Grounds
About this spot
An ancient tradition at Hieda Shrine that paints Kameoka's summer nights with enchantment. Elaborate handcrafted lanterns made by community members fill the shrine grounds, creating a fantasy world of light as darkness falls. Held August 14, 2026 (Friday) from 7 PM to around 9 PM, with food stalls available for supper. Conclude your day-long journey through Kameoka's nature and history by experiencing this community-rooted lantern festival—a distinctly Kameoka tradition.
Fireworks details
Name: 佐伯燈籠祭
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri) 19:00–21:00頃
Venue: 稗田野神社・京都府亀岡市
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Limited parking near the venue; public transportation is recommended. If dining at food stalls, arriving around 7 PM is convenient. Mind your footing on the dark shrine grounds.
Best time to visit
Beginning at 7 PM. After sunset around 7:30 PM onward, lantern illumination is most beautiful.
Access & map
Kyoto Prefecture, Hieda Shrine・Kameoka City
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2026 Saieki Lantern Festival Full-Day Course
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