Nara
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Kasuga Shrine
This lantern service ritual has a more than 800-year history. The event involves the lighting of Kasuga Taisha’s 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns, which only happens twice a year. The shrine dates back to the year 768 AD and is surrounded by an ancient forest. The gentle glow of the lanterns makes the site feel ancient and mysterious.