Daisen Japanese Umbrella Illumination
Visit the Daisenji Temple during the summer Obon festival (a celebration honoring the souls of departed ancestors) to witness a truly otherworldly sight. After sundown, about a hundred and twenty vividly colored traditional umbrellas called wagasa are illuminated along the main approach to create a surreal landscape of ghostly hues. It’s a mystical scene made all the more impressive by the backdrop of the stately, ornate temple structures.
Basic Info
| Address |
9 Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori
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|---|---|
| TEL | 0859-52-2158 |
| URL | https://tourismdaisen.com/en/ |
| Hours of Operation |
Middle of August
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| Parking |
20 large bus spots
500 passanger vehicle spots
(Bakuroza Parking Area)
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| Access |
50 minutes by route bus from JR Yonago Station, 20 minutes by car from Yonago IC |
