Gofuku-machiarea

Gokushoarea

Reisenarea

*2 min. walk from Gofukumachi Sta. on Subway Hakozaki Line to Zendoji Temple

*3 min. walk from Gion Sta. on Subway Kuko Line to Jotenji Temple*10 min. walk from JR Hakata Sta. to Jotenji Temple

*1 min. walk from Gion Sta. on Subway Kuko Line to Ryuguji Temple

*1 min. walk from Gion Sta. on Subway Kuko Line to Tochoji Temple

Jotenji-dori St.

Hamaguchi Park

Hakata Elemantary School

Showa-dori Ave.

Gofukumachi

Fukuoka Urban Expwy Route 2 Fukuoka High School

SUNNY

Hakataza Theater

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Nakasu-Kawabata

Kawabata Shopping Arcade

Hakata River

Reisen ParkGion

MaxValu Hakata-Gion

Kokutai-doro A

ve.

Taihaku-dori Ave.

Dekimachi Park

Reisenkaku Hotel

Hakata Ward Office

Hakata Police Station

Canal City Hakata East Bldg.

Canal Tourist LoungeHakataekimae-dori Ave.

Nishitetsu Hotel CROOM Hakata

Hakata Bus TerminalHotel

Nikko FukuokaFukuoka City Tourist Information (Hakata)

JR Hakata CityFukuoka Bank

Nishi-Nippon City Bank

KITTE HAKATA

JR Hakata Station

Hakata Hankyu 7F General Service Counter

Required walking times between areas

The indicated times are rough guides only.

Shojoji Temple

Kaigenji Temple

Ichigyoji Temple

Zendoji Temple / Myotenji Temple

Hongakuji Temple3 min.

7 min.

Myorakuji Temple

Engakuji Temple

Jotenji Temple /Hakata Sennennomon Gate

3 min.

Tochoji Temple

1 min.

Ryuguji Temple

3 min.

Kushida ShrineGeneral information desk Ticket desk

Advance tickets on saleArt in（Marugoto）

Shojoji Temple Kaigenji Temple Ichigyoji Temple

Zendoji Temple

Hongakuji Temple

Myorakuji TempleEngakuji Temple

Tochoji Temple

Ryuguji TempleKushida Shrine

Myotenji Temple

Hakata Sennennomon Gate

Gofuku-machiarea

Gokusho area

Reisen area

Katsuragi Jizoson

Jotenji Temple(Buddha Hall)

Jotenji Temple(Hojo/Kaizan-do)Hakata Machiya

Folk Museum

Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum

Here, you will find details of model routes starting from Gofukuma-chi Station, Kushida Shrine and Hakata Station, as well as informa-tion on expected waiting times at venues on the day, etc.

Katsuragi Jizoson

Spend a magical evening walking around the many temples and shrines of Hakata Old Town. This year's Light Up Walk features a diverse bill of attractions, from art and night markets to Japanese-style entertainment and a stamp rally. Walk, eat and enjoy as you visit the area's temples and shrines amid the lengthening nights of autumn.

Adding color to Hakata's autumn skiesHakata Old Town Light Up Walk

Concurrent art exhibition Oct.11(Fri.) to 14(Mon.) 10am-9pm

Han Sungpil　 　2019(FAAM Residence Artist) *Plan

Kubo Hiroko

2016

series features the art in the public places with historic signifi-cance. This time it takes place in Hakata Old Town, which flourished as the trad-ing-center of largest port town in the Middle Ages. In the area full of history, tradi tion, and culture from the Middle Ages, seven artists and groups explore various types of artwork including gigantic artworks unique to the open-air public space. Let’s discover the exciting mixture of new and old in Hakata in this fall!

Audio guide

An audio guide is available during this year's Light Up Walk. Just connect to the Internet using your smartphone, tablet etc. to listen to an audio guide providing information about each venue. This service is free.

*Available in Japanese,Chinese, Korean and English*For more details on how to use, please check the noticeboard at the venue.

Light Up Walk 2019 stamp rallyLight Up Walk 2019 stamp rally

Receive an original plastic file folder!

Collect stamps from each venue to receive an origi-nal plastic file folder! (First 400 people/day) All stamps feature an original design! Collect all for a great memento of your walk!

*Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.

Stamp cards are available at each venue.

Special offers for ticket holdersPlease see here for details of three kinds of special offer

Oct. 11 (Fri.) ‒ 14 (Mon./Nat. Hol.)

¥500set ¥1,000set

Reisen areaGofukumachi area Gokusho area

Available for the duration of the Light Up Walk only

¥500set ¥1,000set

Once you have collected all stamps, take your completed card to a general information desk (Kushida Shrine, Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Hon-gakuji Temple) to receive your plastic file folder.

Art in（Marugoto）

Greentopia Fukuoka

Muddy Feet

An impressive Japanese stone garden depicting the Genkai Sea!

Gokusho area

BanshozanJotenji Temple

Hojo/Kaizan-do

ZuishozanEngakuji Temple

Temple where the Nambo Ryu school of tea ceremony was handed down

This Zen temple is known as the place where a book of secret teachings by tea master Sen no Rikyu was handed down. The temple’s beautiful courtyard will be open to the public especially for this event.

Jotenji-dori St.Hakata Sennennomon Gate

A gate adorned with a giant split curtain, symbolic of Hakata’s Japa-nese beauty

Constructed in 2014 as a gate to welcome people to Hakata’s temple and shrine district. A wooden gate with four pillars, it draws inspiration from the typical architectural style of temples in medieval Hakata.

SekijozanMyorakuji Temple

A temple reconstructed by feudal lord Kuroda Nag-amasa. This temple is connected deeply with Haka-ta’s merchants, with the grave of renowned Hakata merchant Kamiya Sotan located within the temple grounds. There is lots to see, including the Kaizan-do and Hojo temple buildings, as well as a bell tower. This year, the temple also plays host to

artworks.

Sentotei is a renowned Japanese stone garden. The temple itself was founded 778 years ago by the famous monk Enni-Ben'en.

BuddhaHall

BanshozanJotenji TempleJapan’s birthplace of food made from flour, such as udon, soba and manju

A temple associated with the origins of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, Hakata’s biggest summer event. The temple grounds contain a monument showing this to be the birthplace of udon, soba and manju in Japan. This year, the temple also exhibits

artworks.

The oldest temple in Japan, founded by the famous monk Kobo Daishi (Kukai). A gigantic tapestry with a width of around 30 m will be displayed in front of the main temple building as part of a collaboration with

A stunning tapestry depicting nature!

Reisen area

ReizenzanRyuguji TempleA temple with a legend about a mermaid. The main temple building where the bones of this mermaid are housed will be made open to the public. In addition, two artworks connect-ed with the will be on display.

Hakata Machiya Folk MuseumA tourist facility showcasing Hakata's traditional ways of life and culture. During the Light Up Walk, you can enter the Exhibition Hall for free from 5:30 pm, and the museum's opening hours will be extended to 9 pm.

Rediscover Hakata's culture

This free tourist facility displays and sells a range of traditional crafts from Fukuoka, including Hakata-ori textiles and Hakata ningyo dolls. The 2nd floor Permanent Exhibi-tion Room also features Hakata ningyo dolls from the Edo period and a large hariko rugby ball. The museum's opening hours will be extended to 9 pm during the Light Up Walk.

Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum

NAKED, a creative company involved in performances using light, including at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, will hold a special light up and dance show. And a shrine building with a ceiling depicting traditional events in Hakata will also be open to the public. With free entry, do not miss this premium show of light and sound, themed on the "Song of Kuroda," a folk song from Fukuoka.

Hakata's local guardian deity, known commonly as "Okushi-da-san"

Dance show●Kushida Shrine Noh Stage●Starting each day at 7 and 8 pm

*Photo of FLOWERS BY NAKED 2019 "Spring Garden Party"

"Kushida Shrine Banquet of the Moon -Directed by NAKED-"

General information deskTicket deskHakata's local guardian deity

Kushida ShrineShimekakeInari Shrine

NightMarket

General information deskTicket desk

NangakuzanTochoji Temple

NightMarket

NightMarket

Art in（Marugoto）

Art in（Marugoto）

Art in（Marugoto）

Art in（Marugoto）.

The essence of traditional crafts

Huh!? A 147 m mermaid!?

A temple with lots to see, including a stone monument commemorating the birthplace of uiro, a traditional sweet