JR Hakata City “Hikari no Machi Hakata” is an illumination event held for about two months, from November 8, 2018 (Tue) to January 9, 2019 (Wed). This year’s theme is “Way to HAKATA.”
The illumination, which has now become one of the largest in Kyushu, is popular among those who come on business trips or for travel and international visitors, due to the easy access of Hakata Station and the Christmas market.
JR Hakata City “Hikari no Machi Hakata” Information
Event Period: November 8, 2018 (Tue) – January 9, 2019 (Wed)
Illumination Hours: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fee: Free
Location: JR Hakata Station Plaza
Access: Immediately outside the Hakata Exit of JR Hakata Station
Parking: Parking around Hakata Station. The average cost is 300-400 yen per hour.
Official Website: JR Hakata City “Hikari no Machi Hakata”
About the Christmas Market in “Hikari no Machi Hakata”
The Christmas Market in “Hikari no Machi Hakata,” which is held at the same time as JR Hakata City’s “Hikari no Machi Hakata,” allows you to enjoy the illuminations while savoring warm gourmet food like hot wine and German meat dishes, making you feel as if you’ve traveled to Europe. Furthermore, various artists perform daily during the event period to enliven the Christmas Market.
Christmas Market in “Hikari no Machi Hakata” Information
Event Period: November 13, 2018 (Tue) – December 25, 2018 (Tue)
Opening Hours:
* Weekdays: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
* Sundays and Holidays: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
* Fridays and Days Before Holidays: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
* Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fee: Free
Location: JR Hakata Station Plaza
Access: Immediately outside the Hakata Exit of JR Hakata Station
Parking: Parking around Hakata Station. The average cost is 300-400 yen per hour.
Official Website: JR Hakata City “Hikari no Machi Hakata”