A Space-Time-Transcending Festival of Light Woven by Candles and Hot Air Balloons
“Yoshinogari Historical Park” in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, is a place full of historical romance where a Yayoi period moat settlement has been restored.
At the annual light-up event “Yoshinogari Hikari no Hibiki,” this vast park is illuminated with colorful lights and flames, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
Highlights
- Light Ground Picture: The “South Inner Enclosure,” where approximately 6,000 candle lanterns are lined up, is truly a masterpiece! When you look down from the watchtower, a ground picture drawn with light appears.
- Hot Air Balloon Night Mooring: The sight of the flames of the burner illuminating the hot air balloon floating in the night sky is fantastical and romantic.
- Candle Lanterns: Candle lanterns installed throughout the park envelop visitors in warm light.
- Light-up: The Yayoi period buildings are lit up, showing a different expression from the daytime.
Event Information
- Hot Air Balloon Night Mooring: Held from 19:00 to 20:00.
- Catering Cars: Catering cars offering warm food and drinks will be available.
- Magatama Making Experience: You can experience making magatama even at night.
Basic Information about Yoshinogari Hikari no Hibiki
Item Information
- Location: Yoshinogari Historical Park East Gate – South Inner Enclosure
- Holding Period: Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st, 2024; Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th, 2024; Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, 2024
- Light-up Time: 17:00-21:00 (Last entry 20:30)
- Normal opening hours until 17:00
- Fee: Admission fee (after 17:00) Adults (15 years and older) 280 yen, Seniors (65 years and older) 200 yen, Junior high school students and younger free
- Inquiries: 0952-55-9333
The Charm of Yoshinogari Historical Park
Yoshinogari Historical Park is a valuable place where you can experience the history of the Yayoi period. You can visit the restored villages and burial mounds.
Why not experience the fantastical world woven by light and flames at Yoshinogari Historical Park this winter?