The “Taku Seibyo Year-End and New Year Illuminations” are held around Taku Seibyo in Taku City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Fantastic scenery, including a Success Gate and dragon objects, unfolds.
Highlights
- Success Gate: The 40-meter-long Success Gate is a welcome decoration for visitors facing entrance exams and other qualifications tests.
 - Dragon Objects: At the center of the event plaza, illuminations representing an ascending dragon and two dragon objects appear.
 
Event Information
| Item | Content | 
|---|---|
| Location | Taku Seibyo Event Plaza | 
| Event Period | Thursday, December 15, 2023, to Sunday, January 15, 2024 | 
| Illumination Time | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM<br>Open all night on New Year’s Eve and the first three days of the New Year | 
| Number of Lights | Approximately 100,000 bulbs | 
| Best Viewing Spot | Success Gate | 
| Admission | Free | 
| Contact | Taku City Tourism Association 0952-74-2502 |