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. |
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| Event Details | November 20 (Friday) to 22 (Sunday), 2026 Please see the official website for details. |
| Official site | https://www.instagram.com/chikuraku2000/ |
| Location (venue) | Through the castle town of Taketa City/Jurokurakan and other locations |
| Address | Teramachi, Taketa-machi, Taketa-shi, Oita |
| Region | Kyushu |
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| Category | Illumination, Food |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Aug.18.2026