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Yamaga Lantern Town
山鹿Kumamoto · Kyushu
Yamaga Lantern Town is renowned for its unique paper lantern festival, where women elegantly carry lit lanterns on their heads, creating a mesmerizing sight. This traditional event showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region, drawing visitors into a world of light and artistry.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.2· 459 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission
- Free to walk the onsen townscape/streets. Optional ticketed sites nearby (Yachiyo-za theater, Yamaga Toro Folk Museum).
- Website
- yamaga.site/?page_id=1550
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–18:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~1h 16m by car
Tags
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