When is the 'Sekigawa Village Historical Romance: Forest of Lanterns' event taking place?

It will be held from 10:00 to 21:00 on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and Sunday, June 7, 2026. The main lighting time is from 18:00 to 21:00.

Where is the main venue for the event?

The main venue is the 'Sekigawa Katsura no Seki Roadside Station' area in Sekigawa Village, Iwafune District, Niigata Prefecture. The event will take place at the Athletic Lawn Plaza, History Museum, and Tokikien.

Are there any activities for children?

Yes. There are various family-friendly activities, including carnival games (such as ring toss and balloon darts), mini train rides, and petting zoos with ponies and rabbits.

Are there any special events on June 6th?

At 19:00 on June 6th, a special concert 'Ensoi: Lanterns in Bloom' by Yuzuko Tamura, a shakuhachi player from Niigata Prefecture, will be held at Tokikien. The performance will be accompanied by a magical garden setting.

What limited edition food items will be available?

Limited edition menu items include 'Katsura no Seki Rice Bowl' (30 servings per day) and 'Bamboo Leaf Wrapped Zongzi Set' (20 sets per day).

4,000 Bamboo Lanterns to Illuminate Sekikawa Village: '2nd History Romance Hiyori no Mori' on June 6-7

Published May 29, 2026 11:26 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:49 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Sekikawa Village in Niigata will host a massive light-up event featuring 4,000 bamboo lanterns and LEDs, including cultural performances and local gourmet experiences.

The mystical lighting event 'Sekikawa Village History Romance: Hiyori no Mori' will be held in Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, on June 6 (Sat) and June 7 (Sun), 2026.

The main venue, 'Michi-no-Eki Sekikawa Katsura-no-Seki,' will feature a light-up display of approximately 4,000 bamboo lanterns and LEDs. Areas such as the Athletic Lawn Square, History Museum, and Tokatsura-en will be enveloped in soft, ambient light. The lanterns are scheduled to be lit starting from 18:00 on both days.

Designed for all ages, the event includes festival stalls (shooting gallery, ring toss, etc.) around the Chigurakan area, mini-train rides, pony and rabbit interactions, a history exploration rally, and an Instagram photo contest. A display of a 'Mini Orochi' (giant snake) is expected to be a popular photo spot.

Local food highlights include the 'Katsura-no-Seki Meshi' and 'Takekawa-zutsumi Chimaki Sets,' available in limited quantities. Additionally, on June 6 at 19:00, Shinobue player Yuko Tamura will perform in the 'Ensoukai: Toen no Hana' concert at Tokatsura-en, offering a special cultural experience in a historic garden setting.

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4,000 Bamboo Lanterns to Illuminate Sekikawa Village: '2nd History Romance Hiyori no Mori' on June 6-7

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