# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Toro Nagashi Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? 41st Annual Toro Nagashi Ceremony at Shinzen Garden
Saturday, August 15, 2026

Join Shinzen Friendship Garden for one of Fresno's most meaningful and beautiful annual traditions—the 41st Annual Toro Nagashi Ceremony.

Toro Nagashi, or "floating lanterns," is a centuries-old Japanese tradition that honors the memories of loved ones who have passed while offering prayers for peace, hope, and remembrance. As evening falls, hundreds of illuminated lanterns will gently drift across the Garden's pond, creating a breathtaking display of light and reflection.

The evening's program begins at 7:00 PM and features a welcome message, a blessing by Rev. Kaz Nakata, a performance by the Takio Drum Ensemble, and the reading of the names of those being remembered before the lanterns are launched onto the water.

? Purchase a Lantern
Personalized remembrance lanterns are available for purchase and may include the names of loved ones you wish to honor. Lanterns must be purchased in advance at shinzenjapanesegarden.org.

✨ Free Community Event
The ceremony is free to attend for anyone who would like to experience the lantern launching and share in this evening of remembrance and peace. Whether you are honoring someone special or simply wish to witness this moving tradition, all are welcome.

Bring your family and friends and experience an unforgettable evening celebrating remembrance, reflection, and hope in the peaceful setting of Shinzen Friendship Garden.

Lanterns: Available for purchase at shinzenjapanesegarden.org
Admission to Watch the Ceremony: Free

We look forward to sharing this special tradition with you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fresno/toro-nagashi-ceremony/200030405128531
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fresno
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 114 W Audubon Dr , Fresno, CA, United States, California 93720
- **lat**: 36.86126
- **long**: -119.79187
- **full address**: 114 W Audubon Dr , Fresno, CA, United States, California 93720

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Toro Nagashi Ceremony being held?
  - **A:** Toro Nagashi Ceremony takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 114 W Audubon Dr , Fresno, CA, United States, California 93720.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Toro Nagashi Ceremony?
  - **A:** Toro Nagashi Ceremony is organized by Shinzen Friendship Garden, in Woodward Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Toro Nagashi Ceremony is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fresno, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Toro Nagashi Ceremony sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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