Rental of traditional Yame lanterns.
Walking around the town of Yame with a Yame lantern in hand.
Activity Overview
- Duration of the eventyear-round
- Event timeFrom check-in to check-out.
- Experience fee1,000 yen (including tax and service charge) / per person
Participation conditions
None in particular
If you have any requests, please let the staff know when you visit.
Experience content
Experience walking around the town while carrying a "Yame Lantern," one of Yame's traditional crafts.
Enjoy a special experience unique to Yame, where you can stroll through the merchant town that retains remnants of the Edo period, illuminated by lanterns crafted by artisans for about 200 years.
About Yame lanterns
Yame lanterns are traditional crafts with a history of about 200 years in Yame. It is characterized by a framework made from a single bamboo stick, called "Ichijo spiral style," which is wound in a spiral shape, and the beautiful fire bags directly painted with plants and landscapes. Since Yame has historically been a production area for bamboo and washi paper, it has become a representative region for lanterns in Japan. Today, various lanterns are being created to match modern lifestyles while the techniques continue to be passed down.
Recommended route
The Fukushima area, located in the center of Yame, is a beautiful townscape characterized by traditional townhouses with white walls, and it is one of the notable preservation districts for traditional buildings in Fukuoka Prefecture. It is distinguished by the presence of numerous shrines and temples. Please enjoy visiting the temples and shrines while holding lanterns.
Shofukuji ▶︎ Muryojuin ▶︎ Hannyain ▶︎ Myoeiji ▶︎ Fukushima Hachiman Shrine
Notes
- Please be aware that we can only accommodate two groups of four people each per day, and reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Venue
Kazeno Yame-Fukushima
※If you wish, please speak to the staff upon your visit.
Yame Chochin Lantern Rental
A quiet walk through the town, guided by the soft light of a traditional Yame lantern.
Activity Overview
Availability Year-round
Time From check-in to check-out
Fee 1,000 JPY per guest (tax and service charge included)
Participation Conditions None. Please inquire with our staff upon arrival if you wish to borrow a lantern.
À propos de la promenade Explorez la ville marchande historique, où des traces de la période Edo persistent encore, portant un Yame Chochin traditionnel. Fabriquées selon des techniques transmises depuis plus de 200 ans, ces lanternes diffusent une douce lumière dans les rues tranquilles. Nous vous invitons à une promenade en soirée sans hâte, découvrant la ville à votre propre rythme.
The Yame Chochin A traditional craft with over two centuries of history. It features a unique frame made from a single, continuously coiled bamboo strip—a technique known as ichijo rasen-shiki—and a delicate shade directly painted with natural landscapes and flora. Blessed with an abundance of bamboo and Japanese paper (washi), Yame naturally evolved into one of Japan's leading lantern-producing regions. Today, this living heritage is carried forward by local artisans, gracefully adapting the craft to modern sensibilities.
A Recommended Route The Fukushima district, located in the heart of Yame, is a designated historic preservation district known for its beautiful streetscape of white-walled merchant houses. It is also home to a quiet concentration of shrines and temples. We recommend a leisurely walk to visit these sacred grounds, guided by the light of your lantern.
Shofukuji Temple ▶ Muryoju-in Temple ▶ Hannyain Temple ▶ Myoeiji Temple ▶ Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine
Notes ・Available to a maximum of 2 groups (up to 4 guests) per day. Lanterns are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location NIPPONIA HOTEL Yame Fukushima Merchant Town *Please speak with our staff upon arrival if you wish to participate.