🌕🎍The 4th Moonlit Bamboo Lantern Festival (Kangetsu-sai, Moon Viewing Festival) at Myokoji Temple: October 4–5, 2025

The Moon Viewing Festival (Kangetsu-sai) once again illuminates the autumn of Izumisano, taking place at the historic Myōkōji Temple, a temple with deep ties to the region’s spiritual heritage.
Only an 8-minute walk from Nankai Izumisano Station, the temple grounds—peacefully removed from the bustle of the city—are lit by around 1,000 glowing taketōrō.
(traditional bamboo lanterns used in seasonal Japanese festivals), creating a shimmering sea of light that blends beautifully with the night sky. The otherworldly scenery offers a truly unforgettable cultural experience, one that will remain etched in your travel memories.
This year’s newly crafted bamboo monument is a work of art, revealing kaleidoscope-like patterns when illuminated. Capture the shifting play of light in your photos, and you will have an image destined to shine on social media.

🎶 Program (tentative)
🥁 Opening Taiko performance by Senshū Miyabi
💃 Senshū YOSAKOI “Ee ja nai ka Matsuri” dance team
🎼 Performance by the Ichibachō Taishōgoto (traditional Japanese harp) team
👘 Shinike Junior High School Sōran dance
🎩 Magic show by Yūji Minami
🎸 Acoustic live performance by Sae Banjōya
🎵 Traditional Japanese music by duo Oto-no-ha
(Performers and content are subject to change.)

🍽 Highlights
📷 A new bamboo monument photospot, perfect for Instagram-worthy pictures
🏮 A lantern gallery created by local children and seniors using colorful paper cups
🍢 Local food and drinks available for purchase (while supplies last)

※Event programs as well as food and beverage service will be available only on Saturday, October 4.

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📅 Date: October 4 (Sat) & 5 (Sun), 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Myōkōji Temple (3-9-1 Ichiba-nishi, Izumisano)
🚉 Access: About 8 minutes on foot from Nankai Izumisano Station
As heavy crowds are expected on the day, we kindly ask visitors to use public transportation.
💴 Admission: Free (Food and beverages available for purchase)
Rain or shine. Canceled only in the event of severe weather.

Organizer: Senshū Takeakari Executive Committee
🔗 For details, visit the official Senshū Takeakari page
Moonlit Bamboo Lantern Festival (Kangetsu-sai) at Myokoji Temple

🍷 Places to Enjoy Within a 10-Minute Walk of the Moon Viewing Festival
Just about a 9-minute walk from Myōkōji Temple. After experiencing the magical evening of bamboo lanterns, these spots are perfect for a casual stop on your way back.

🔗 LONE STAR　 
An American-style standing restaurant and bar, ideal for a light meal or a drink after the festival.

🔗 Beer＆cocktail Pub An　
A cozy hidden bar located above the station, where you can relax and savor the lingering atmosphere of the festival’s enchanting lights.