Coming to Hakata again this year, we are proud to announce the Hakata Old Town Light-up Walk!

This year’s theme is Forest of Light. Tucked away amidst the greenery, the harmonious interplay of Hakata’s history and nature await your visit. 

List of participating locations
[Payment required] Jotenji Temple (the abbot’s chamber and kaisando hall), Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Eijuin, Engakuji Temple, Ryuguji Temple, Hongakuji Temple, Zendoji Temple, Myotenji Temple, Kaigenji Temple

[Free entry] Jotenji Temple (Buddha hall), Kushida Shrine, Ichigyoji Temple, Hakata Sennen no Mon (Thousand Year Gate), Katsuragijizoson
*This year, there will be no illumination performance at Kushida Shrine.

For more information, please check out this link. 
Plenty of other events are also being planned to be held in conjunction with the illuminations!

Highlights

★Temple hand towel stamp rally 
Complete the design by imprinting the towel with a commemorative stamp at each of the paid locations! Create your very own design by placing the stamp where you want!

The hand towel and paid location ticket set is 3,000 yen. 
Due to limited supplies, we recommend ordering in advance if you wish to get one!
➔For more information click here.

★Limited light-up walk seal stamps
A limited-edition seal stamp will be distributed at all the paid locations,
Don’t miss out on this unique commemorative item!
There will also be an original stamp booklet on sale as well (limited to 200).

★A total of 40 different kitchen cars
To round out the festivities, there will be a wide selection of food and drink booths set up throughout the area, with each day of the light-up bringing 10 different kitchen cars. 
Of course, don’t forget that there will be jazz performances by Jotenji Temple and Kushida Shrine as well!

Location:

[Payment required] Jotenji Temple (the abbot’s chamber and kaisando hall), Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Eijuin, Engakuji Temple, Ryuguji Temple, Hongakuji Temple, Zendoji Temple, Myotenji Temple, Kaigenji Temple

[Free entry] Jotenji Temple (Buddha hall), Kushida Shrine, Ichigyoji Temple, Hakata Sennen no Mon (Thousand Year Gate), Katsuragijizoson

Cost: 

Early Bird Ticket: ¥2,000 (Limited-time sale from September 1 to October 15!)
Advance Ticket: ¥2,300
Day-of Ticket: ¥2,500
・Temple Tour Stamp Hand Towel Ticket: ¥3,000
・Express Pass: ¥5,000 (Skip-the-line admission ticket)
・Group Discount: ¥2,000/ticket (20 tickets or more)
※Free for junior high school students and younger (must be accompanied by a guardian)
※e-Tickets receive a ¥50 discount (Express Pass excluded)

【e-Ticket】
Access via the official website!
【Paper Ticket】
Available at:
Fukuoka City Tourist Information Centers (Tenjin/Hakata),
Mama's CAFÉ (1st floor, Hakata Ward Office),
Hakata Machiya Furusato Museum,
Hakata Traditional Crafts Center

Reservations: Not required, but advance purchase tickets available