One of Hakata’s most atmospheric autumn events, the Hakata Old Town Light-up Walk opens historic temples, shrines, and gardens after dark for a special nighttime experience. Some areas that are normally closed to the public also become accessible, giving visitors a rare chance to explore illuminated sites such as Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, and Myorakuji Temple while walking through the narrow streets of Hakata Old Town.
As evening falls, temple gates, stone paths, wooden buildings, and garden spaces take on a different character under carefully arranged lighting. Moving from one site to the next, visitors can enjoy the contrast between glowing temple grounds and the darker streets in between, making the walk itself part of the experience.
The 2026 theme is “STARS: Constellations of Light Across Time, Illuminating the Future.” Several locations, including Kushida Shrine and Hakata Sennen-no-Mon Gate, can be enjoyed free of charge. Kushida Shrine will also host music performances and sake tasting, adding music and local flavor to an autumn evening in historic Hakata.
- Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat) to Nov. 3, 2026 (Tue, hol) *rain or shine
- 17:30~21:00 (last entry 20:45) / Gofukumachi area ~21:30 (last entry 21:15)
- Tickets (valid throughout the event period): Standard ticket ¥2,500 (on sale from Sept. 1), Pair discount (set of 2) ¥4,000, Express Pass ¥6,000 etc.
- Junior high school students and younger: Free when accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Ticket sales: Fukuoka City Tourist Information Centers (Hakata & Tenjin), Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum, Hakata Machiya Furusatokan and others
- Website
- Fukuoka Now Hakata Akihaku Guide 2026
Paid venues
Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Eijuin Temple, Engakuji Temple, Ryuguji Temple, Hongakuji Temple, Zendoji Temple, Myotenji Temple,Kaigenji Temple
Free venues
Jotenji Temple (Butsuden Hall), Kushida Shrine (Nigiwai Square), Ichigyoji Temple (Sanmon Gate), Hakata Sennen-no-Mon Gate, Katsuragi Jizoson