Six thousand lanterns illuminate the shrine grounds for this festival of light. The light from the lanterns symbolizes the giving of thanks to one’s ancestors and mourning for those who have died in war. A spiritual event encouraging consideration of the importance of peace.
-8/13 (Tue.) ~ 8/16 (Fri.) 18:30 ~ 21:00
-Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine
-18:00 ~ 21:30 Parking free
-092-741-2555
-1-1-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku
–http://fukuoka-gokoku.jp/mitama.html
