[2023 Latest] The annually popular "Uminaka Candle Night"! A 4-day only illumination event

We are currently introducing illuminations from all over Fukuoka Prefecture.

This time, it is Uminaka Candle Night 2023, which will be held for four days only this weekend and next weekend.

*The images are from the past or are for illustrative purposes only.

A winter tradition, "Uminaka Candle Night 2023" will be held at Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park!

"Uminaka Candle Night 2023" will be held at Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park for four days on December 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun), 23rd (Sat), and 24th (Sun) 2023. *Cancelled in case of bad weather

This is a winter tradition at Uminaka, now in its 17th year.

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

The event will be held at the Outdoor Theater, Wonder World, West Exit to Canal from 17:30 to 20:45 (last entry at 20:15).

Night admission (after 5:30 p.m.) costs 290 yen for adults, 210 yen for those 65 and over, and free for junior high school students and younger.

Design selected from 164 submissions! "Candle art" made with 10,000 candles

Speaking of "Uminaka Candle Night," the center of attention is the "candle art" painted in the outdoor theater.

Photo: Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park *Candle art in 2022

This year, out of 164 submissions, the design "Squirrel Monkey Party" by a third-year high school student living in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City was selected! A "light ground drawing" based on this work will be drawn using 10,000 candles.

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

Lots of illuminations to see

"Candle art" isn't the only thing that's attracting attention!

Canal Light Up

The 100m long canal stretching straight from the west exit, the fountain leading to the flower clock, are all fantastically lit up. The fountain is made to look like a candle, which is a must-see.

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

Wonder World

At Wonder World, palm trees will be lit up, and there will also be animal illuminations and a rainbow-colored bubble machine.

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

Hikari Amusement Park

Wonder World will also host the "Light Amusement Park," where you can enjoy limited-time illuminated rides such as go-karts and a glowing steam locomotive.

Go-karts cost 600 yen per person for one seater and 1,000 yen for two seater, the steam locomotive costs 350 yen per person (photo below), the battery cars/F1 battery cars cost 200 yen each, and the maze costs 350 yen per ride.

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

There are plenty of events you can't miss

Be sure to check out the event information too!

Message candle

"Message Candles" are candles that are lit with a message of wishes for happiness.

The event will be held at the outdoor theater from 18:00 to 20:30 each day. The first 300 people to arrive will be admitted, and the participation fee is 200 yen.

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

Mini Concert

There will also be a "mini concert" for the first time in four years!

The event will be held at the shelter next to Fuwanporin from 7:00pm and 8:00pm on December 16th (Sat), 23rd (Sat), and 24th (Sun) (free viewing).

Image: Umi-no-nakamichi Seaside Park

You can enjoy Christmas songs that are perfect for the atmosphere of a candlelit night.

<Performers>
16th (Sat) Palm & Tariran (handbells, a cappella, chorus, guitar)
23rd (Sat) Miyuki Kuno (Electone)
24th (Sun) Riki Kusumoto (saxophone)

Please enjoy the spectacular view of Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park, which is only available at this time of year. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.

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