Historical temples, shrines and gardens in the Hakata area are beautifully illuminated for this event. In between venues there are areas with mini-concerts and stalls selling food, drinks and items. It’s a lot of fun just to wander around! Entry requires one ticket per venue. Books of tickets can be purchased at convenience stores at a discount in advance.
• 11/20 (Thu.) ~ 11/24 (Mon. Hol.) 17:30 ~ 21:00 (enter ~20:45)
• 12 sites: Kushida Shrine, Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Joshinji Temple, Sesshinin Temple, Enkakuji Temple, Myotenji Temple, Hongakuji Temple, Shoujouji Temple, former Reisen Elementary School, Soufukuji Temple
• Map in PDF: http://hakata-akihaku.com/download/pamphlet.pdf
• Admission: 1 ticket at each place
12 tickets (Adv. ¥1,200, Door ¥1,500), Free pass ¥2,000 (Adv. only)
Advanced ticket avail. until the end of Oct. at the information centers in Hakata and Tenjin, Kushida Shrine
• 092-419-1012 (Hakata Ward Office / 9:00 ~ 18:00)
• http://hakata-akihaku.com/event/163/, http://hakata-light.jp/
