Fireworks display
Fireworks launched from a high point in town burst from above and are viewable from all over the central Asuke area. They are particularly beautiful from the pathway along Asuke River and on the bridges. On Wednesday, August 14, Tankororin paper and bamboo lanterns light up the townscape, drawing in crowds of spectators.
Date and time: 8:30 pm–9:00 pm; Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Traffic restriction: Sections from Maruhachi Shop in Shin-machi to Kesadairahashi Bridge in Shinta-machi

Note:
• Asuke's townscape is blocked off to cars from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the day of the fireworks. Please note that only residents and authorized parties can pass through.

Asuke River Buddhist Lantern Festival
Some 1.3 kilometers of Asuke River's righthand bank from Shin-machi (Shin Town) to Ta-machi (Ta Town) are illuminated with about 5,000 candles, giving Asuke River a radiant glow perfect for a beautiful nighttime stroll.
Date and time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Tue, Aug 13–Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Location: Path along Asuke River

Roku Jizo Park Buddhist Memorial Ceremony
Date and time: From 6:00 pm; Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Location: Chanting of Buddhist sutras and prayer in front of Hon-machi Jizodo Hall along Asuke River

Jizo Festival, floating paper lanterns, and goldfish fireworks on the river
Date and time: From 6:00 pm; Thu, Aug 15, 2024 (Reception around 6:30 pm–8:00 pm. Held even in light rain. Canceled should river levels rise, etc. [Notice posted on official site by 12:00 pm the day of the event should cancellation occur.])
Location: In front of Jizo statues Nishimachi Parking Lot No. 2
Price: JPY 600/lantern

Bon dance around Asuke
Dates:
• Hon-machi: Sat, Aug 3, 2024; next to Sister Beauty Salon
• Ta-machi: Mon, Aug 5, 2024; in front of Ta-machi Commerce Hall
• Shinno-cho: Sun, Aug 13, 2024; Medama Hall
• Shin-machi: Sun, Aug 13, 2024; Community Center
• Miya-machi: Sun, Aug 13, 2024; Asuke Jinja precincts
• Matsuei-cho: Sun, Aug 13, 2024; Community Center

Asuke Dance
Date and time: 6:00 pm–8:30 pm; Sun, Aug 11, 2024
Location: Nishi-machi (Nishi Town) (in front of Tamadaya Japanese Inn and the surrounding area)
Note: Held in Asuke Training Center should rainy weather occur.

Tankororin Lantern Nights
Watch as Tankororin lanterns flicker along the streets of Asuke's historic townscape. The event is one of the area's summer events and lights the way to a great time again this year. Guitar, shamisen, and other mini performances captivate eventgoers at various points along the way.
Dates and time: Sunset–9:00 pm; Sat, Aug 3–Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Note: Performances held on Saturday and Sunday.