In Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, “Fantasy of Light Kikuchi 2024,” where dazzling lights decorate the town, will be held! This event, which started with the desire to “brighten Kikuchi City and energize it,” will celebrate its third year. This time, the scale of the illuminations has been powered up! Furthermore, a market and stage events will be held at the lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 30th, so it’s sure to be a lively event. Why not create wonderful winter memories at “Fantasy of Light Kikuchi 2024,” which will illuminate Kikuchi’s night?
Highlights of the Event
- Powered-Up Illuminations: The illuminations have been expanded in scale compared to last year and are even more beautiful!
- Lighting Ceremony Event: A market and stage events will be held at the lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 30th.
- Photo Spots: There are many photogenic spots! Let’s take lots of memorable photos.
Event Information
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Event Period | Saturday, November 30, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| Lighting Time | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Venue | Kikuchi City Furusato Sosei Citizen’s Plaza (1273-1隈府, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture) |
| Admission Fee | Free |
| Contact | Kikuchi wo Akaruku Shiyo Kai (Let’s Brighten Kikuchi Association) (080-1739-0769) |
| Access | By Car: Approximately 30 minutes from Ueki IC on the Kyushu Expressway via National Route 3 and Prefectural Route 53<br>Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from JR Kumamoto Station via National Route 3 and National Route 387<br>By Bus: Approximately 70 to 80 minutes from JR Kumamoto Station/Kumamoto Kotsu Center by Kumamoto Electric Railway Bus bound for “Kikuchi Onsen/Shimin Hiroba-mae” or “Kikuchi Plaza”<br>Approximately 80 to 90 minutes via Shichijo |
Kikuchi City’s Tourist Spots
- Kikuchi Valley: A valley full of negative ions.
- Kikuchi Onsen (Hot Springs): Known as a hot spring with skin-beautifying effects.
- Kikuchi Shrine: A shrine dedicated to the Kikuchi clan.
Enjoy the charms of winter Kikuchi at “Fantasy of Light Kikuchi 2024”!