A fantastical illumination event will be held at the “Kuma Machizukuri Center Reimeikan” in the Kuma district of Hita City.

Reimeikan, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, is a retro Western-style building built in 1916.

At night, the entire building is decorated with colorful illuminations, creating a fantastical atmosphere different from the daytime.

It is located about a 5-minute walk from Hita Onsen Town, so it is also recommended to stop by while strolling around the onsen town.

Kuma/Reimeikan Illumination Night

On Sunday, December 15th, the “Kuma/Reimeikan Illumination Night” will be held.

  • Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Contents: Sales of hot wine and garlic rice, music performances, etc.

About Reimeikan

Reimeikan is a two-story wooden Western-style building built in 1916 as the main building of the Hita County Agricultural and Industrial School.

It is currently used as a place for exchange among local residents as the “Kuma Machizukuri Center Reimeikan.”

Basic Information

ItemContent
Event PeriodThursday, November 14, 2024 to mid-March 2025 (planned)
VenueKuma Machizukuri Center Reimeikan (2-1-9 Kuma, Hita City, Oita Prefecture)
AccessApproximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Hita Station
ContactKuma Machizukuri Center Reimeikan (0973-22-8243)

Nearby Tourist Spots

  • Hita Onsen: A hot spring town in Hita City. You can stroll through the atmospheric townscape.
  • Mameda-machi: A townscape that retains the vestiges of the Edo period, lined with cafes and shops renovated from old townhouses.
  • Kangien: A private school opened by the Confucian scholar Tansō Hirose in the late Edo period.

This winter, why not enjoy the fantastical scenery created by the retro Western-style building and the illuminations in Hita Onsen Town?