The Floating Lanterns on Minatogawa（湊川灯籠流し）

This local tradition has been held since Showa 61(1986). The festival features the scenery of 500 wooden lanterns decorating the surface of the river. Also, there would be Buddhist Pilgrims' hymn, fair stalls, Bon Odori(Bon dance), and fireworks.
For those who are not local citizens, you could buy lantern kits and join the floating lantern ceremony as well.

Date: 8/14(Mon.)
Location: Minatogawa(Minato River)/Futtu City Minato~Kaira
Access: JR Uchibo Line Kazusaminato Station
URL: http://www.futtu-city.or.jp/