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Takeakari is a decorative item that is made by cutting bamboo from abandoned bamboo forests, drilling holes with various patterns into the bamboo tube, and placing a candle or LED as a light source inside the tube to light it up. It started in Kumamoto more than 15 years ago, and has now spread not only throughout Japan but also around the world.
1. Select the bamboo and stencil. 2. Stick the stencil to the bamboo and create a design. 3. Drill holes. 4. Finished!
[LUX NIGHT Kumamoto 2024: Hosokawa Gracia and 400 Years of Time]
This admission ticket allows you to have a special experience of the Hosokawa clan's unique samurai culture (Higo Hosokawa culture) at Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a nationally designated scenic spot and historic site created by the Hosokawa clan of Higo Domain.
Suizenji Jojuen Garden, which normally closes at 5pm, will be open at night for a limited time, allowing you to experience the 400-year-old Higo Hosokawa culture as you wander through the gardens, filled with autumn leaves and flowers in full bloom.
The garden is decorated with bamboo objects, depicting various scenes from the life of Hosokawa Gracia. The story is explained through an audio app available in four languages, and you can enjoy entertainment including controlled illumination.