Hakata’s annual nighttime event features the beautiful illumination of its historic temples, shrines, and gardens. Over four days, 14 venues—both free and paid—will open their doors, including areas usually closed to the public. This year’s lighting theme is “Dragons,” transforming the historical landscapes into artistic displays and offering a different, more enchanting side of Hakata after dark. For the first time, Eijuin Temple will be illuminated, and Fukuoka Daibutsu at Tochoji Temple will have a special nighttime opening for the first time in two years. Popular spots can get crowded, so plan to arrive early.
• 11/1 (Fri..) ~ 11/4 (Mon., hol.) *rain or shine
• 17:30~21:00 (last entry 20:45)
• Door ticket: Paper tickets ¥2,500, e-tickets ¥2,450 (¥200 discount for adv. tickets), free for JHS and under
• Fee required: Kushida Shrine, Ryuguji Temple, Jotenji Temple (Hojo, Kaizando), Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Eijuin Temple, Engakuji Temple, Hongakuji Temple, Zendoji Temple, Myotenji Temple, Kaigenji Temple
• Free entrance: Jotenji Temple (Buddhist Hall), Ichigyoji Temple (only Sanmon Gate), Hakata Sennen-no-Mon Gate, Katsuragi Jizo-son
• https://www.hakata-light.jp/
