It feels extra festive during the Christmas season.
The lights change colors so it doesn’t look boring at all.
You can really tell the whole thing was carefully designed.
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Hikari no Machi Hakata
A spectacular festival of light that illuminates the area in front of Hakata Station with 640,000 shimmering lights, transforming the city into a breathtaking winter wonderland.
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Hikari no Machi Hakata is an annual holiday event hosted by JR Hakata City, the commercial complex directly connected to JR Hakata Station. A dazzling 640,000 lights illuminate the station plaza, turning the heart of the city into a magical winter scene.
Highlights include the 14.9-meter symbol tree, the “Stardust Wave” where starlike lights cascade from the grand roof of JR Hakata City, and the “Gate of Light,” introduced in 2023. These distinctive illuminations and art objects are scattered throughout the venue, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. In the 2025 season, the symbol tree and the roughly 70-meter-long LED screen “LED SKY WALK” are themed after the popular game Super Mario. Ornaments and screen visuals transform into familiar characters and items, heightening the festive mood.
From November 1 to December 25, a Christmas Market is held on-site. Visitors can browse traditional Christmas goods, enjoy hearty dishes and hot wine to warm up on chilly evenings, and catch daily events such as live music performances-making it a must-visit winter celebration in Hakata.
Highlights
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An annual holiday event hosted by JR Hakata City.
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640,000 lights illuminate the plaza in front of JR Hakata Station.
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Highlights include a 14.9-meter symbol tree and the Gate of Light, among many other displays.
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In the 2025 season, select areas feature a Super Mario theme.
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A Christmas Market is also held from November 1 to December 25.
Photos
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The symbol tree and Stardust Wave adorning the grand roof
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The Gate of Light installed at the main entrance *The scene at the time of the 2024 event
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Trees across the plaza transform into a glowing Forest of Light *The scene at the time of the 2024 event
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Make a wish at the Wish Flower *The scene at the time of the 2024 event
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In 2025, Super Mario-themed holiday spots make their debut
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 光の街・博多
- Postal Code
- 812-0012
- Location
- 1-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka (JR Hakata station square)
- Schedule
- November 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026 5:00pm - 11:30pm
- Access
- Directly connected to JR any Line’s Hakata Station.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)