Festivals of Japan

Events across Japan. A collection ranging from traditional to seasonal offerings.

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 Every year on the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November
Event Details Scheduled for November 17-19, 2023
*See the official website for details.
Official site https://chikuraku.com/
Location (venue) Through the castle town of Taketa City/Jurokurakan and other locations
Address Teramachi, Taketa-machi, Taketa-shi, Oita
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Region Kyushu
Category Illumination, Food

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

update: Feb.20.2024

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