2026.7.19 Lake Biwa Hakodateyama Mountain Lantern Night

Itinerary Highlights

This ticket includes admission tickets (cable car round trip, second leg romantic ride cable car, amusement area admission) and a Lantern Festival entry pass.

Enjoy a magical evening event set against the breathtaking scenery of Lake Biwa, where lanterns carrying wishes will illuminate the night sky.

As we use LED sky lanterns without open flames, people of all ages, from young children to adults, can participate with peace of mind.

These lanterns change colour every day, presenting rainbow hues, blue, pumpkin orange and more, allowing you to enjoy a different view with every visit.

Head to Shiga for a summer‑exclusive romantic experience! On 19 July 2026, the "Yamatoro Night" at Biwako Hakodateyama will launch as promised, set against the stunning lake views of Kansai, creating a dreamy and healing evening event. You can now book your exclusive tickets online via Hopetrip, enjoying all experiences in one go and easily creating unforgettable summer memories without queuing on site.

This package is packed with value, offering multiple play entitlements in one go, including a round‑trip cable car ride at Hakodateyama, eligibility for the second leg romantic ride cable car, full‑day amusement area admission, and a rare lantern night entry pass. During the day, take the cable car to overlook the vast emerald waters of Lake Biwa from above, soaking in the stunning scenery where lake and mountains meet, and enjoy the amusement rides in the park; when night falls, the exclusive romantic evening experience begins, giving you double the enjoyment, day and night, at exceptional value.

Unlike traditional sky lantern events, this celebration uses open‑flame‑free LED eco‑friendly sky lanterns throughout, completely eliminating safety concerns. Whether children, seniors or adults, all age groups can participate with peace of mind and immerse themselves in making wishes. The gentle glow of the lanterns lights up the night sky over Lake Biwa, reflecting off the shimmering waters to create a breathtakingly beautiful night scene — every snap is a Japanese‑style healing masterpiece.

The event holds exclusive surprises — lantern colours switch randomly each day, with rainbow gradients, clear blues, warm pumpkin oranges and more rotating through (colours vary by event date), so every visit offers a one‑of‑a‑kind sea of lights, completely free from monotonous experiences. The dazzling lights drifting across the night sky, paired with the vast Lake Biwa scenery, take the ambience to the next level.

The event is full of ceremony — lantern release preparations begin at 8:15 PM, with the collective release experience starting promptly at 8:30 PM. Entrust your heartfelt wishes to the soft‑glowing lanterns with your own hands, watch the twinkling lights slowly ascend into the sky, and let your wishes drift across the vast night sky of Lake Biwa. Book your tickets now and join a Shiga summer night rendezvous, letting the lake, mountains and sea of lanterns hold your beautiful summer wishes.