What time should I arrive?

Arrive about 1 hour before the 20:30 start; Isahaya Station is about a 15-minute walk away.

Where can I see the lanterns?

Some 20,000 lanterns glow along the 1.8 km between Urayama Bridge and Isahaya Bridge.

Is parking available?

Free parking totals 700 spaces, but capacity is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use public transport.

What does this festival commemorate?

It is a memorial event held to comfort the victims of the Isahaya flood disaster and renew the community's pledge to disaster preparedness.

Scheduled

Isahaya Manto River Festival

Name: Isahaya Manto River Festival
Start: 2026-07-25T20:30+09:00
End: 2026-07-25T21:00+09:00
Location: Riverbed below Koen Bridge

Nagasaki 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 2000 shells, approx. 20000 lanterns

This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Nagasaki·See the 7 fireworks calendar

Isahaya Mantougawa Festival — the collaboration of glowing lanterns and fireworks is beautiful

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Isahaya Mantougawa Festival — the collaboration of glowing lanterns and fireworks is beautiful

Fireworks countApprox. 2000 shells, approx. 20000 lanterns

Expected crowd50,000 people

Time20:30～21:00

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Isahaya Mantokawa (Ten Thousand Lanterns) Festival is held in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on July 25, 2026 — a memorial that prays for the victims of the Isahaya flood disaster and renews the town's pledge to disaster preparedness. Around 20,000 lanterns glow along an 1.8-kilometer stretch of the Honmyo River between Urayama Bridge and Isahaya Bridge, and from 20:30 about 2,000 fireworks light up the night sky. About 50,000 visitors are expected.

Overview

The Isahaya Mantokawa Matsuri is a festival of remembrance and disaster preparedness held on July 25, 2026 in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, continuing in memory of the victims of the Isahaya flood disaster. The venue is the Honmyo River riverbed in front of Isahaya Park, with about 2,000 shells fired between 20:30 and 21:00. The signature scene is the glow of some 20,000 lanterns spread along the 1.8 kilometers between Urayama Bridge and Isahaya Bridge. When lantern light and fireworks overlap, the riverside viewing area captures both together. The venue is a 15-minute walk from Isahaya Station, or about 15 minutes by car from Isahaya IC on the Nagasaki Expressway. Free parking totals 700 spaces, but capacity is limited and visitors are encouraged to come by public transport.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)

End date7/25 (Sat)

Time20:30～21:00

VenueRiverbed below Koen Bridge

Address長崎県諫早市

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 700 free spaces. Kamiyama Park Parking 50 spaces (17:00-22:00). Mitsue Bridge riverside 200 spaces (17:00-23:00). Isahaya Elementary School Fureai Square Parking 70 spaces (17:00-22:00). Social Welfare Council temporary parking 80 spaces (17:00-22:00). Isahaya Cultural Hall Parking 300 spaces. *Parking is limited, please use public transportation）

Organizer0957-22-3323 Isahaya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Division

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

15 min walk from JR Isahaya Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Nagasaki Expressway Isahaya IC

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arrive about 1 hour before the 20:30 start; entrances and riverside paths get crowded. Isahaya Station is about a 15-minute walk from the riverbed.

Best viewing spots

Some 20,000 lanterns glow along the 1.8-kilometer stretch between Urayama Bridge and Isahaya Bridge. Riverside positions that take in both the lanterns and the fireworks at the Koenbashi riverbed fill up fastest.

With kids

Keep children away from the river's edge and in sight. The riverside draws large crowds for both the lanterns and the fireworks, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Photography is fine, but be considerate with tripods on the crowded riverbed. Framing the lantern glow in the foreground over the water pairs well with the bursts.

Payment

No paid seating. Food stalls generally take cash — carry small bills. Free parking totals 700 spaces, so arriving by public transport is recommended.

Venue Location

32.847, 130.0593

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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