START:Oct 31, 2025END:Nov 3, 2025
This autumn tradition transforms historic temples and shrines in Hakata with artistic light displays. Fifteen venues will participate over four days, including special openings of areas usually closed to the public. This year’s theme, Hikari no Mori (“Forest of Light”), creates a magical contrast to the daytime scenery. Some sites can be entered free of charge, while others require tickets valid throughout the event period (note: no re-entry at paid venues). To avoid long lines, planning a route in advance is recommended. At Kushida Shrine, visitors can also enjoy a sake tasting booth and live jazz performances from 18:00 to around 20:00.
• 10/31 (Fri.) ~ 11/4 (Mon., hol.) *rain or shine
• 17:30~21:00 (last entry 20:45)
• Ticket: Early Bird ¥2,000 (on sale until Oct. 15), adv. ¥2,300, door ¥2,500 (free for JHS and younger when accompanied by a guardian)
• Door ticket sales locations: Fukuoka City Tourist Information Centers (Hakata & Tenjin), Hakata Machiya Furusatokan Museum, Hakata Traditional Craft And Design Museum, Hakata Ward Office, Hakata Station (in front of Central Ticket Gates), Hakata Sennen-no-mon Gate, Tochoji Temple, Kushida Shrine, Gofukumachi Center Building
• https://www.hakata-light.jp/english/
Fee required:
Jotenji Temple (Hojo, Kaizando), Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Eijuin Temple, Engakuji Temple, Ryuguji Temple, Hongakuji Temple, Zendoji Temple, Myotenji Temple, Kaigenji Temple
Free entrance:
Jotenji Temple (Buddhist Hall), Kushida Shrine (Nigiwai Plaza), Ichigyoji Temple (only Sanmon Gate), Hakata Sennen-no-Mon Gate, Katsuragi Jizo-son
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