Bright lanterns light up the Nagara River on the longest night of the year! 
The rat zodiac lantern ready to lead the parade! The beautiful Ukai cormorant fishing boats loaded up with bright lanterns on the winter solstice.
🗓️ Date: December 22nd
🕒 Time: 4:00PM to 8:00PM
📍 Location: Along the Nagara River Bank Promenade
On the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, giant Mino washi paper lanterns float gracefully down the Nagara River aboard traditional cormorant fishing boats. These lanterns are shaped like the numbers 1 through 12 and the twelve zodiac animals.
Don’t miss this unique winter tradition!
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