enjoy the custom of Toro Nagashi by floating a lantern to honor those who have passed. In addition to the merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori Pavilion. Food vendors will be serving in the lower garden and a beer and sake garden will be hosted in the lower garden.

Toro Nagashi Ceremony

Toro Nagashi (floating lanterns) is a ceremony to honor those who have passed. The floating lanterns commemorate loved ones and wish them peace. Guests will be able to float their candle-lit lanterns (LED candles) in the lower garden stream during the festival.

Performances

During the Toro Nagashi Festival, enjoy a vibrant lineup of traditional and contemporary Japanese cultural performances throughout the day IN THE LOWER GARDEN INAMORI PAVILION, celebrating the spirit, artistry, and community of the festival.

Evening Ceremonies - AUgust 7th & 8th

Purchase your ticket for the 2026 Toro Nagashi Festival Evening Ceremony. Your ticket includes: Admission to the Toro Nagashi Festival, one floating lantern, access to the Evening Lantern Ceremony - Float 1 OR 2, one bento box, and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage ticket.

Food Vendors

Merchant Vendors

Thank you to our 2026 Toro NAGASHI Festival sponsors & PARTNERS!