Yamaga Lantern

Yamaga Lantern

Event Overview

The lights are lit on objects made by members of the executive committee, and the retro cityscape shines fantastically. At Yachiyo-za, a national designated important cultural property, you can enjoy the courageous Yamaga taiko and the fantastic Yamaga lantern dance (same-day ticket only, for a fee).

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Around Buzen Kaido, Yachiyo-za, Sakurayu and others
  • Address:   
  • Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Shin-Tamana Station → Bus 50 minutes, bus stop: Yamaga Onsen (Yachiyaza entrance) Get off, walk
  • Car Access:   
12km 15 minutes from Kyushu Expressway Kikusui IC via Prefectural Road No. 16
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0968-43-2952 (Yamaga Onsen Tourism Association)
  • Parking Number:   
300 units/free

Event Period

  • February 6, 2026 (Friday) to February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
* Held only on Fridays and Saturdays during the period

Price

Free (there is a partial fee)

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights


Object Yachiyo-za in front of the white wall


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