The 13th Candle Night Gathering 2026: A Relaxing Evening by Candlelight

The 13th Candle Night Gathering 2026 will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Shinjo No. 2 Civic Sports Ground inside Yashikiyama Park.

Spend an early-autumn evening in a special setting illuminated by thousands of candles.

We look forward to welcoming you.

About the Candle Night Gathering

Katsuragi City is working to create an environmentally friendly community with the goal of building a more sustainable, circular society.

As part of this initiative, approximately 3,500 candles are made from used cooking oil and arranged to create a special display for the evening.

Enjoy a peaceful evening in the gentle glow of candlelight with friends and family.

Date and Time

Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Hands-on activities and food trucks start at 3:00 p.m.

Candle lighting begins: 5:00 p.m.

Opening event: 6:00 p.m.

Venue

Shinjo No. 2 Civic Sports Ground
(inside Yashikiyama Park)

Address

25 Minami-Fujii, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture

Parking

• Katsuragi Central Community Center Parking Lot
• Parking areas around Yashikiyama Park
• Shinjo Junior High School grounds (temporary parking)

Please refer to the Parking Guide Map above for details.

Temporary Parking at Shinjo Junior High School

The grounds on the south side of Shinjo Junior High School (248 Shinjo, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture) will be open as a temporary parking area.

Please enter from the road on the east side of the grounds and follow the directions of traffic staff when entering and leaving.

Only the designated school grounds will be open for parking.

Program and Activities

Hands-on Corner

Make your own eco-candle using wax made from used cooking oil.

Visitors who bring used cooking oil on the day of the event will receive a “Renka-chan Soap.”

Participation is free.

Workshop

With the cooperation of Bamboo Ikedaya from the Take no Mori Project, which is active in Chihayaakasaka Village, Osaka, the event will feature a collaboration with takeakari, lanterns made from bamboo.

The Take no Mori Project will hold a workshop where participants can make their own takeakari lanterns.

Participants will make two lanterns: one to take home and one to light at the venue, adding to the atmosphere together with other visitors.

A participation fee is required for this workshop.

Live Stage

The live stage will feature:

• Cheer dance
• Kids’ dance
• Japanese taiko drumming
• Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music)
• Singing and keyboard performances

Enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by candlelight.

Food Trucks and Stalls

A variety of food trucks and stalls will be at the event.

Candle Display

Individuals and groups can freely arrange candles within a 4 m × 4 m section to create their own candle displays.

Important Notes

Parking is expected to be crowded on the day of the event.

Parking spaces are limited, so please use public transportation whenever possible.

To help keep the event environmentally friendly, there will be no trash bins in the park. Please take all garbage home with you.

Organizer

Candle Night Gathering Executive Committee

Supported by

NPO Eco Katsuragi Citizens’ Network (Official Facebook Page)

Katsuragi City

Access

Approximately a 20-minute walk from Kintetsu Shinjo Station

Inquiries

Environmental Division
Citizen Life Department, Katsuragi City

Tel: 0745-44-5004
Fax: 0745-69-6456

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