Akari's signpost in Minami-Kyushu

Akari's signpost in Minami-Kyushu

Event Overview

Around 8000 bamboo lanterns and paper lanterns set off a fantastic evening, centered on the Chiran samurai residence garden in "Satsuma no Small Kyoto". The garden, which is seen with the fluctuation of the light floating in the quiet darkness, has a very mysterious atmosphere. From 17:30 to 20:30 (planned).

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Chiran samurai house garden area
  • Address:   
  • 6198, Chiran-cho, Minami-Kyushu, Kagoshima
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station → Bus about 1 hour and 10 minutes, bus stop: Go off at the entrance of the samurai residence, just walk
  • Car Access:   
5 minutes from Jinshan Watermill IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0993-83-2511 (Nichiranji Executive Committee)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/free

Event Period

  • November 8, 2025 (Saturday)

Price

Free of charge. * At 9 to 17 o'clock, pay for adults 530 yen, children 320 yen

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights

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