“Jiufen lights up in Atagawa.”

#Atagawa hot spring town...
A night where steam from the baths blends with the glow of lanterns.

We introduce a lighting ceremony event at Atagawa Onsen that lets you savor the magical scenery of Taiwan’s world-famous tourist spot, Jiufen.

#Taiwan street food stalls, #Chinese lion dance, Atagawa Dokan taiko drumming, fireworks and other festival attractions weave together in a lavish lighting ceremony.

■Special offers!
➀Free tapioca milk tea served by the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association!

②Vouchers usable at event stalls and shops within Atagawa Onsen will be distributed (first 300 visitors).

③Guests staying at Atagawa Onsen on the day will receive a handheld lantern (assembly-type LED lantern featuring a dragon motif) at participating accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis!

■Lighting ceremony event details

Date and time: April 6 from 7:00 PM

Location: Izu-Atagawa Station front rotary (lighting ceremony site), Onsen Lantern Road (provisional name) (main venue)

From April 6 onward, Taiwan lanterns will be lit every day so you can enjoy strolling the streets any time.

(*For more detailed information, check the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association website and Instagram!)

■Lighting ceremony schedule

7:00 PM Lighting ceremony starts, guest greetings

7:30 PM Countdown and simultaneous lighting

7:40 PM Performances by Atagawa Dokan taiko and Chinese lion dance

■Main venue schedule

From 3:00 PM – food stalls open

Enjoy Taiwan gourmet, crepes, local specialties and traditional fair games♪

From 8:00 PM –
・Hot spring source cleaning observation
・Photo sessions with local mascots
・Street performances
…and more are planned!

■Notes

Traffic restrictions will be in effect in various areas for this event.
(See the event flyer for details)

There is no parking available until 6:00 PM. Guests staying overnight should walk from their accommodations.

After 6:00 PM, the Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden main parking lot will serve as a temporary parking area.

[Inquiries]
Organizer: Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association

Supported by: Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Taiwan Visitors Association, Izukyū Corporation, Atagawa Onsen Shopping Association, the people of Atagawa, Higashiizu Town

Cooperation: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Yokohama Office

#Atagawa Onsen
#Hot spring
#Lighting
#Illumination
#Izu sightseeing
#Izu travel
#Izu spots
#Izu hot springs
#Izukyū
#Izu Peninsula
#Higashiizu Town
#Taiwan