Yohtaka Andon Festival Numata

Phone: 0164-34-6373

Address: Numata, Uryu District, Hokkaido

Open: Friday 8/22 4pm to 10pm / Saturday 8/23 1pm to 10pm

Charge: Free but there are some paid areas

URL: https://numata-youtaka.com/

For The Taxi Driver:
沼田町市街北海道雨竜郡沼田町本通

GPS: 43.80875788844515, 141.93163666685524 (Google Maps)

8/22 (Fri) - 8/23 (Sat)

Yohtaka Andon Festival in Numata – One of Hokkaido’s Top Summer Lantern Events

The Yohtaka Andon Festival takes place annually on the fourth Friday and Saturday of August in Numata, Hokkaido. This vibrant summer celebration is recognized as one of Hokkaido’s three major andon (paper lantern) festivals.

Giant, brightly lit andon float through the streets, creating a magical atmosphere and drawing large crowds to this unique cultural event. As night falls, the festival reaches its dramatic peak with a lantern battle, where five massive andon collide in a symbolic showdown. The intentional destruction of the lanterns is believed to ward off evil spirits and welcome good fortune to the community.

Experience the energy, tradition, and beauty of this unforgettable Hokkaido summer festival.

Rough paid seating ticket prices:

Friday

SS seats ¥1,500, S seats ¥1,300, A seats ¥1,000

Saturday

SS seats ¥2,000, S seats ¥1,800, A seats ¥1,500