Tour Highlights

Book your Hakata Old Town Illumination Walking Tour ticket online via Hopetrip to skip the queue at the venue and easily experience Fukuoka's autumn‑exclusive event.

Enjoy exclusive nighttime access to multiple temples and shrines that are usually closed to visitors, and discover the charm of Hakata's historic streets that you cannot see during the day.

The 2026 theme is "Forest of Light", with illuminations lighting up historic buildings and gardens to create a dreamy, immersive autumn night atmosphere.

Visit over a dozen historic spots in one go, including Kushida Shrine, Joten‑ji Temple, Tocho‑ji Temple, and Hakata Sennen‑mon Gate, with both paid and free venues to explore.

Hopetrip exclusive "Temple Stamp Rally Ticket + Tenugui Towel" set, available in limited quantities — collect stamps for your one‑of‑a‑kind travel souvenir.

Experience an autumn tradition (aki no fuushimono) as you stroll through a thousand‑year‑old historic street and feel the profound heritage of Hakata beneath the glow of the lanterns.

Tour Description

As autumn nights descend upon Hakata's old town, a dreamlike spectacle of light and ancient temples begins ✨ Hopetrip brings you the Hakata Old Town Illumination Walking Tour ticket — book online with ease and step into Fukuoka's exclusive autumn celebration to experience a completely different side of Hakata after dark.

During the day, these temples and shrines exude solemn grandeur; after nightfall, they are reimagined through soft, gentle lighting. Many ancient temples and shrines that are rarely open for nighttime visits are fully accessible during this event, allowing you to step into hidden spaces normally off‑limits to visitors — a truly one‑of‑a‑kind Fukuoka experience. This year's theme is "Forest of Light", transforming the entire Hakata old town into a flowing forest of illuminations. Historic architecture and serene gardens take on a whole new look amidst the flickering lights, and as the autumn breeze blows gently, time seems to slow down as you wander through.

Numerous historic landmarks — Kushida Shrine, Ryugu‑ji Temple, Joten‑ji Temple, Tocho‑ji Temple, Myoraku‑ji Temple, Eiju‑in Temple, and Engaku‑ji Temple — come alive in spectacular fashion. The solemn temple halls and lush garden trees are brought to life through meticulous lighting design, creating an atmosphere that is both serene and enchanting. Please note that this year Kushida Shrine will not feature professional team lighting installations, preserving the shrine's original, understated ambience — a charm all its own. The event is divided into paid and free venues. The paid area offers in‑depth access to ten temples including Joten‑ji Temple, Tocho‑ji Temple, and Myoraku‑ji Temple; the free area includes the Joten‑ji Temple Buddha Hall, the lively plaza at Kushida Shrine, and Hakata Sennen‑mon Gate — allowing you to take in a thousand years of Hakata history in one visit.

The "Temple Stamp Rally Ticket + Tenugui Towel" set is exclusively available via Hopetrip in limited quantities on a first‑come, first‑served basis — collect stamps to commemorate your one‑of‑a‑kind journey. No need to queue up for tickets on‑site — book your ticket online through Hopetrip, present your voucher upon arrival, and walk straight in. Skip the hassle and immerse yourself in the sea of lights and the night scenery of this thousand‑year‑old city.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, follow the cool autumn night breeze through the old lanes and alleys, and watch the ancient temples slowly awaken in the interplay of light and shadow. This is more than just viewing illuminations — it is a soul‑stirring journey through history. Don't miss this autumn‑exclusive moment of wonder when you visit Fukuoka.