Sky Lantern Festival 2026 participation terms

3. Name changes

Participant names can be changed free of charge until 7 October 2026, 23:59 JST. Email [email protected] with your booking number.

After that deadline, names cannot be changed. On the day, the new participant must be the one holding the QR code.

4. Check-in on the day

Check-in happens per booking. Everyone in a booking must arrive together before it can be checked in; we cannot check in part of a group early.

Check-in requires the QR code sent to you after registration, either on a phone screen or printed. Please do not share your QR code with anyone else.

5. Rules at the venue

A safe light source with no open flame. No combustion or fire risk from the lanterns. Every lantern is secured by a control line. Staff monitor safety at each point.

• Please follow the staff's instructions — they are there for safety.
• Naked flames and dangerous items may not be brought in.
• Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
• If instructions are not followed we may ask you to leave for everyone's safety, and no refund is given in that case.
• The venue: An open-air venue, where every lantern rises into the night sky at once.
• In rain or strong wind the format may change, for safety.

Venue notices (the same text as the event page)

Food allergies

Please check ingredients and allergen information and decide for yourself whether to consume food provided at the venue. Complete allergen removal and prevention of unintended cross-contact cannot be guaranteed. Guests with severe allergies should refrain from eating or contact each vendor in advance.

Pets

Pets are welcome. They must remain on a leash or in a cage or pet stroller. Please supervise them at all times and take responsibility for appropriate care, including waste disposal.

Smoke-free venue

All smoking is prohibited, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products.

Alcohol

Alcohol will not be sold at the venue, and bringing alcohol into the venue is prohibited.

Bringing food and drinks

Outside food and drinks are limited to drinking water, meals for infants, or items required for health reasons. Alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Wheelchairs and accessible toilets

Please bring your own wheelchair, as none are available to borrow. The venue does not have a wheelchair-accessible or barrier-free toilet.

6. Photography and video

At the venue, the organiser and photographers working for the organiser take photographs and video, and may use them for records, reporting and future promotion — website, print and social media.

Agreeing to photography is optional. You can register and attend without agreeing, and we do not use images of anyone who did not agree. If something is published and you spot yourself, email [email protected] and we take it down promptly.