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Nov 24, 2014

Lanterns event in Kyoto

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Lanterns event began from November 8 in Kibune of Kyoto. Paper lanterns are placed in the creek. In the evening, they will light up. This event will continue until the end of November.

Kibune is located in the northern part of Kyoto. There is famous shrine Kibune. Autumn leaves are coloring in November. Period of lanterns event, trees are lit up at night. Bridge is decorated with candles.

The lanterns are drawn a picture, such as autumn leaves. Kibune is written as "precious ship" in kanji. So, some of the lanterns has the shape of a ship.