Lantern Festival at Ushiku Daibutsu
There is a lantern festival at Ushiku Daibutsu on August 15 from 5:30pm. I think the grounds are open from 5:30pm and the lanterns are lit at 7pm. It seems to be free.
Please see this page for pictures:
http://daibutu.net/cgi/news/index.cgi
Has anyone attended this event in the past? If so, please leave a comment about the best way to enjoy this festival.