{"id":157405,"date":"2023-10-20T15:59:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=157405&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:59:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:59:26","slug":"hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-2023","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Hakata Old Town Light-up Walk 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the magic of Hakata after dark in this annual nighttime event where venerable temples and shrines are beautifully illuminated. Over a span of four days, a total of 13 venues\u2014including both free and ticketed locations\u2014will open areas normally closed to the public for this special occasion. This year&#8217;s lighting theme is &#8220;Hana&#8221; (flower), transforming these historic sites into artistic landscapes. Revel in the enchanting atmosphere of Hakata, which takes on a completely different character when illuminated. Popular venues are expected to have long lines, so plan to arrive with time to spare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Attractions:<\/strong> During the event, Kushida Shrine will host a Japanese sake tasting event and a jazz concert, while Jotenji Temple will feature a nighttime market.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157410\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-tochoji_2023_cl.jpg?resize=1400%2C1050&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hakata Old Town Lightup Walk 2023, \u535a\u591a\u65e7\u5e02\u8857\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8\u30a2\u30c3\u30d7\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30af2023\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-tochoji_2023_cl.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-tochoji_2023_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-tochoji_2023_cl.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-tochoji_2023_cl.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 11\/2 (Thu.) ~ 11\/5 (Sun.) *rain or shine<br \/>\n\u2022 17:30~21:00 (last entry 20:45)<br \/>\n\u2022 Paper tickets \u00a52,500, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asoview.com\/channel\/tickets\/MbNiWIqmKm\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">e-tickets<\/a> \u00a52,450 (\u00a5200 discount for adv. tickets), free for JHS and under<br \/>\n\u2022 Fee required: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ECNTitAi4axzTXBK9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jotenji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ViamBJKbNbA8XUqi9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tochoji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xueBGAwFiUUTfito7\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Myorakuji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/529A4WSVbyccNd5d6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Engakuji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CYeL3ejxntkQmNut8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hongakuji Temple,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7SaPFypZM9tW4FE1A\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zendoji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kMdW2Ke1pjZUCA5n8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Myotenji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rj7EN2yMfXbcCsjA6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaigenji Temple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ymZJJtWXN6Ven4aMA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kushida Shrine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fKZhasaiodcrzRat8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryuguji Temple<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 Free entrance: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ECNTitAi4axzTXBK9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jotenji Temple<\/a> (Buddhist Hall), <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yRgtZyFYV6fo23E58\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ichigyoji Temple<\/a> (only Sanmon Gate), <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Wr8u3hvrSMqUn2Jt9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hakata Sennen no Mon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WZakupTaUC1qLzCN8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Katsuragi Jizo-son<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakata-light.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hakata-light.jp\/<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hakatalightup\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/hakatalightup<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-sennennomon_2023_cl.jpg?resize=1400%2C1050&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hakata Old Town Lightup Walk 2023, \u535a\u591a\u65e7\u5e02\u8857\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8\u30a2\u30c3\u30d7\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30af2023\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-sennennomon_2023_cl.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-sennennomon_2023_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn_hakata-old-town-light-up-walk-sennennomon_2023_cl.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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