Press release -
Tobu Railway Group Will Host the Fourth Annual "Take-Akari" Bamboo Lantern Festival in East Tokyo, November 7, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Tobu Railway Group will host the "Take-Akari" Bamboo Lantern Festival in East Tokyo -- the area between Tokyo Skytree Town and Asakusa, from November 7, 2025, to January 31, 2026. This charming festival of traditional lights was launched at Ushijima Shrine in 2022. This year, the illumination expands from the Sumida River Walk® to include the entire Kita-Jikkengawa Riverside Terrace area. Bamboo lanterns will connect the Asakusa area and the Tokyo Skytree Town area, creating a captivating 1,300-foot-long path of light, adorned with bamboo sculptures and bamboo balls for pedestrians to enjoy.
Kitajukken River Terrace with Bamboo Lights
During the event period, various activities willbe held, including a water concert by members of the New Japan Philharmonic, bamboo lantern making workshops, night cruises in collaboration with the Sumida City Tourism Association, a night market and more.
Moving forward, Tobu Railway will engage in even more collaborations with local businesses to create winter and nighttime vibrancy in both the Asakusa and the Tokyo Skytree Town areas.
Event details are available on the dedicated website.(Take Akari -Tokyo Downtown Walk-)
