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Early dinner featuring Nagara River's famous ayu (sweetfish) cuisine

About this spot

The Nagara River is renowned for its ayu, and restaurants serving ayu cuisine are scattered throughout the Kawaracho area. With time before the lantern festival begins at 7 p.m., you can leisurely enjoy your meal while viewing the river scenery. Sample local flavors and have a hearty meal before the evening festival.

Fireworks details

Name: 大龍寺灯篭まつり

Date & time: 8/18 (Tue) 19:00–

Venue: 岐阜市・大龍寺

岐阜市の大龍寺を会場に開かれる灯篭まつりです。境内には数多くの灯篭が灯され、やわらかな光に包まれた幻想的な雰囲気が広がります。会場には屋台も並び、夕方から夜にかけて多くの家族連れでにぎわいます。昼間に歩いた岐阜城や川原町の余韻を残しながら、灯りに包まれた静かで温かい夜のひとときを過ごせます。

Tips

夜の境内は足元が暗い箇所もあるため、歩きやすい靴で訪れましょう。屋台での買い物には小銭を多めに用意しておくと便利です。虫よけスプレーがあると夏の夜も快適に過ごせます。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

Since the festival starts at 7 p.m., finishing dinner early and heading to Dairyuji Temple allows for a leisurely visit while avoiding crowds. Plan your timing carefully, accounting for travel time.