Six thousand lanterns illuminate the shrine grounds for this festival of light, giving thanks to one’s ancestors and those who have died in war. Live stage with Japanese drumming, gospel and more, plus a mini flea market, and stalls selling all sorts of matsuri foods.
• 8/13 (Wed.) ~ 16 (Sat.) 18:30 ~ 21:00
• Gokoku Shrine
• Free
• 092-741-2555
• 1-1-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku
• http://fukuoka-gokoku.jp/mitama.htmlv