10/11/2026
Come with me and join the 30th 竹あかり(Take-Akari festival) in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara!
I always wanted to participate in this event but timing was never right. Last year I missed it just by a week! This year there was supposed to be a tea event today that I needed to go, so I thought I couldn’t do it. The tea event got rescheduled last minute, so I was like… maaaaaaaybe this is a sign for me to go???
From where I live in Tokyo to Takayama Chikurinen, one way is about 4.5 hours with 6 train/bus transfers. Many people got shocked during the event how far I travelled for this. I was very nervous all the way, but there’s always gonna be a first time right??? I’m much more confident now - anyone wanna come with me again next year cuz it did feel a little lonely 😅