This sky lantern festival in Osaka is safe for kids and the environment
Held over the July 5–6 weekend at Tarui Southern Beach in Sennan Long Park, the Senshu Beach Lantern Festival is set to release 1,000 lanterns each evening at around 7.30pm. For safety and environmental reasons – and with the venue just across the water from Kansai International Airport – the lanterns are tethered with strings and don't float away. They're also lit with LEDs, meaning no fire hazards – and safe for kids, too.
While entry to the event is free, you'll need a ticket to release a lantern or access the special viewing areas. The ¥4,500 Lantern Exchange Ticket allows a group of up to four to release one lantern.
There are also Family and Pair Seats, priced at ¥4,000 and ¥2,000 respectively, and include drinks (four for families, two for couples). These tickets grant access to the premium viewing area only, so you'll need to purchase a lantern separately should you wish to release one.
Of course, there's more to the Senshu Beach Lantern Festival than just lanterns. Kids can enjoy traditional festival games and a giant bouncy castle. There's also a karaoke booth, and street performances including a kendama showcase by a veteran champion.
You can also check out the festive photo spot decorated with Tanabata-themed lanterns as well as a handmade crafts market. And since no festival is complete without treats, expect a line-up of food trucks serving a mix of local and international street food.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival runs from 5pm to 9pm. Tickets are available now online – check the event website for details.
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