Tokae
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Tokae is held in Nara every August. Around 20,000 candles are lit by participants and volunteers throughout Nara Park for ten consecutive nights.
”Toka” refers to the flower-shaped remains after a candle wick burns out. These remains are believed to bring good fortune; hence the event was named after it.
[Photo:Association of Nara Tokae Festival]
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General Information
- Event venue
- Nara Park
- Address
- Kasuga-cho, Nara City, Nara
- Access
- ・Approximately an 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
・Approximately a 20-minute walk from JR Nara Station, or a 7-minute ride on the Nara Kotsu Bus (city loop, outer route) to the "Kencho-mae" stop. Alternatively, you can get off at the bus stop for your desired shrine or facility. - Website
