Festivals of Japan

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival!

Taketa Bamboo Lantern Chikuraku - Oita

When the sun sets, 20,000 bamboo lanterns are lit up in a charming castle town to create a fantastic world. Live music, the stalls of a yatai village, and regional cuisine can be enjoyed in several locations in the castle town.

Event Dates The Friday to Sunday of the third week of November each year.
Event Details November 21 (Friday) to 23 (Sunday), 2025
Please see the official website for details.
Official site https://taketa.guide/topics/detail/5bccc583-9bb3-4c67-a070-08cb100991ae
Location (venue) Through the castle town of Taketa City/Jurokurakan and other locations
Address Teramachi, Taketa-machi, Taketa-shi, Oita
Region Kyushu
Category 食べ物, ライトアップ

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Aug.13.2025

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