Asakusa-side TouroNagashi Details
Date and time: August 10 (Saturday)Rain or shineThe ceremony and the beginning of the flow 18:30 The lanterns sinking 18: 45-20: 00
Place: Azumabashi-Gonmei Bridge Sumida River along the promenade course Torou Sumi Sumida River Azumabashi Abashiri




You can apply at the venue on the day.
Reception starts at 13:00 at the Sumida Park entrance (in front of the water bus stop).
It will end as soon as it is gone.


Go to the gallery in the basement.
Please write the name and wishes of the deceased in the lantern.
Line up at the end of the line and proceed to the lighthouse.
The staff raising hands at the lighthouse will light up the light.
Once on fire in ⇩ ⇩ ⇩ lanterns, please flowed in place flow lighthouse.

How to apply for participation in advance:
◆ 1. Payment at the post office
You can apply at the post office payment handling form.
【Postal account code ・ number】 0130-2-336644
【Subscriber name】 Asakusa Tourism Federation
Please enter the number, address, name and phone number of the deaf in the communication field.
After payment is confirmed, we will send you a greeting.
Torou 1 piece 1,500 yen
Shipping fee will be borne by the Federation.
Please pay the transfer fee by the customer.
Apply by postal payment until July 31.
◆ 2. If you come directly to the Asakusa Tourism Federation Until August 9
Download the Toho application form
Please click here.PDF document
torou_forme.docx

Please complete the application form and attach the amount to the Asakusa Tourism Federation.
Contact phone number: 3844-1221
If you wish to apply in advance, please come to our Federation by the day before.


According to the historical journal, it is beautifully illuminated by the light of the moon near the full moon from time to time, and praying for the riches' happiness while waiting for the people who are resting on the river, and just flowing along the river with a voice of prayer for peace of mind TheOccasionally fireworks are launched, firefighting performances and performances by the Firefighting Agency, and there are hundreds of thousands of people on both sides, among which many foreign tourists such as the United States, Britain, Canada, Germany, etc. It has been recorded that the international news coverage was also prosperous, and the "Lighting Club" is said to be an important summer event.

In the spring of Showa 41, tide embankments were developed on both banks to prevent storm surges, and at the end of Showa 40, the style of the sinking as an event has disappeared. However, with the aim of continuing the Sumida River hydrophilic terrace in 2007 and maintaining the slope maintenance base, and aiming to regenerate Tokyo as an attractive urban space internationally, Asakusa's sightseeing, scenery and excursions in the waterside space Taking advantage of features such as, taking the lead in creating a place of rest and bustling, the “Seniorai-kai” was also held in the sense of enhancing attractive contacts with the Sumida River.

 

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