A brilliant light up walk that will bring light to Hakata’s autumn night sky. 

Enter normally restricted parts of shrines and temples during this special event. Fall begins in Hakata with this event!

The long and storied past of Hakata is told by its many temples and shrines. The “Hakata Old Town Light-up Walk: 1,000 Years of Brilliant Lights] will be adorning these buildings in dazzling light, accentuating their splendor. 

In 2006 this light-up walk series was begun as a means of allowing people to appreciate the history and scenery of Hakata’s shrines and temples differently from daytime. This event will allow you to see Hakata’s temples and shrines in a whole new light!

Walking along a pathway designed especially for the occasion, the fantastical scenery will inspire and reveal aspects of these grand buildings you may not have noticed during the day. This is truly a must-see. 

The theme of this year is “龍―Dragon”
Several of the light-up areas will feature a dragon motif, so please be on the lookout!

Enjoy classical and jazz musical performances and much more!
Other performances and events are planned to be held for the duration of the light-up. 
Stamp rallies, special tickets, original goods, and photo contests are all planned in addition! 

Enjoy a special night surrounded by light in the temples and shrines of Hakata Old Town. Walk, enjoy, and pay a visit to these lovely historical buildings. The long-night of autumn awaits you.

Locations

Entrance Fee Required
Kushida Shrine
Ryuguji Temple
Jotenji Temple
Tochoji Temple
Myourakuji Temple
Eiju Temple
Engakuji Temple
Hongakuji Temple
Zendouji Temple
Myoutenji Temple
Kaigenji Temple

Free of Charge
Jotenji Buddha Hall
Hakata Sennennomon (Thousand-Year Gate)
Ichigyouji Temple
Katsuragi Jizo Statues

For more information, please click this link. 

Events to be held in Hakata Old Town during the Light-up Walk

Night Market at Jotenji Temple
Said to be the birthplace of wheat milling in Japan, Jotenji has deep associations with udon, soba, and manju. A special night market will be set up to commemorate the occasion. 
[Time] November 1st (Friday) ~ November 4th (Monday・Holiday) 17:00 ~ 21:00
[Place] next to Jotenji Temple Buddha Hall 

Sennennomon Classical Performance
Enjoy a classical music performance by Hakata Sennennomon, the Thousand-Year Gate.
[Time] November 1st (Friday) ~ November 4th (Monday・Holiday) 18:00 ~ 20:00
[Place] next to Hakata Sennennomon Gate

Kushida Jazz: Sake & Beat
Enjoy a sake tasting event in Kushida Shrine while basking in the warm tones of jazz music. 
At the tasting booths you can try Japanese sake, wine, and craft beers. Fall under the spell of the jazz as you enjoy your food and beverage.
[Time] November 1st (Friday) ~ November 4th (Monday・Holiday) 17:30 ~ 21:00
[Place] in Kushida Shrine (entry fee required to get in)

For more information on the events, please click here. 
 

 

Cost

[Advance Purchase] 2,300 yen (paper ticket)
[Same-day Purchase] 2,500 yen (paper ticket)
[Express Pass] 5,000 yen
*Electronic tickets are 50 yen off (excepting the Express Pass)
[Web Purchase]
Please confirm the ticket details from the official site.
[Paper Ticket Purchase Locations]
Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center (Tenjin・Hakata), Hakata Ward Hall floor 1 Mama’s Café, Kushida Shrine, [Hakata Machiya] Furusato-kan Folk Museum, Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu 
[Same-day Purchase Locations]
You can purchase the same-day tickets at the following locations. *Cashless payment methods will be accepted: Tochoji Temple, Hakata Sennennomon, Gofukumachi Business Center Building, and Hakata Station Central Turnstile Gate Entrance