Japan's Largest Class Event, 10,000 Candles to Light Up the Amami Night: "Candle Night 2026 Summer" to be Held on August 14th and 15th

Japan's Largest Class Event, 10,000 Lights to Decorate the Amami Night Amami Onsen Yamato Hanahana Beach Resort (Yamato Village, Kagoshima Prefecture) will hold "Candle Night 2026 Summer" for two days on August 14th (Friday) and 15th (Saturday), 2026.

Last year, this event was held with approximately 3,000 candles and received high praise from many customers. This year, the scale has been significantly expanded, and it will be held as one of Japan's largest candle events, with approximately 10,000 candles and torches illuminating a beach approximately 300 meters long.

Countless lights spread across the Amami seaside as dusk transitions into night. The flickering candlelight, accompanied by the sound of the waves, creates a fantastical scene that can only be witnessed here.

Two Days to Enjoy Amami's Nature, Music, and Culture with All Five Senses

This year, a special live performance will be held featuring Minami Kizuki, a representative singer from Amami, and Marina Hirata, an active Shimauta singer.

The stage will be set up at the water's edge, allowing you to enjoy a fantastical space woven from the sound of the waves, the singing, and the light of 10,000 candles.

Additionally, Amami's traditional performing art, "Hachigatsu Odori," will be performed by a local preservation society. As an experiential program that visitors can also participate in, you can experience Amami's unique culture.

Scheduled performing artists Marina Hirata (left in image) and Minami Kizuki (right in image)

Abundant Summer Festival Content for the Whole Family to Enjoy

At the venue, in addition to live performances and traditional cultural experiences, various events for families to enjoy will be prepared.

・Carnival games with luxurious prizes ・Food stalls ・Various contents unique to summer festivals ・Photo spots

The content is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults.

It can be enjoyed as a special summer vacation memory-making opportunity not only by those living on the island but also by those returning home or visiting Amami for tourism.

Scenes from the festival (taken last year) Hachigatsu Odori, which gets lively with visitor participation

At Hanahana Beach Resort, we will continue to work on regional revitalization and tourism promotion through events that leverage Amami's nature, culture, and tourism resources.

A special two days where the fantastical scenery created by approximately 10,000 candles merges with Amami's nature, culture, and music. As an event symbolizing Amami's summer, we sincerely look forward to your visit.

【Event Overview】

Event Name Candle Night 2026 Summer

Date August 14th (Friday) and 15th (Saturday), 2026

Time 17:00 - 21:30 (scheduled)

Timetable

17:00 Doors Open

18:30 - 18:50 Marina Hirata Shimauta Live 19:00 - 19:30 Minami Kizuki Live

19:30 - 19:40 Minami Kizuki & Marina Hirata Collaboration Live 19:45 - 20:15 Hachigatsu Odori (August 14th Kintana Preservation Society | August 15th Nao Preservation Society) 21:30 Event Ends

Venue 894-3106 1233 Otana, Yamato Village, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture Amami Onsen Yamato Hanahana Beach Resort Beachfront restaurant "Gajutoragura" and beach area

Admission Fee

・Adults (Junior high school students and older) ¥2,000 (tax included) ・Elementary school students ¥1,000 (tax included) ・Preschool children Free

※Payment is cash only. ※On the day of the event, shopping tickets (1,000 yen for a set of 10 tickets) will be sold for use at the carnival and food stalls. Please use these tickets to purchase items at the carnival and food stalls.

※Free parking (shuttle service available from affiliated parking lot when main lot is full) ※Event will proceed in case of rain, but will be canceled in case of severe weather (cancellation status will be announced on the official website at 12:00 on the day of the event).

【Notes for Visitors】 To avoid parking congestion, please carpool when coming by car.

If the on-site parking lot is full, please use the grounds of Yamato Village Elementary and Junior High Schools as a temporary parking lot. A shuttle bus will be operated to the venue from there. Guides will be stationed at the route entrance along Prefectural Road 79. Please follow their directions.

The route entering from the Otana Mahoroba Kan side is narrow due to road widening work. We recommend entering from the Amami City side.

【Important Notes】

・Prohibited items include dangerous goods (including imitations), drones, radio-controlled aircraft, and outside food and drinks (excluding baby food).

・Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please confirm and ensure consideration for others' safety.

・Entry into the accommodation guest area is prohibited. ・Solicitation, business activities, drunk driving, disruptive behavior, and acts contrary to public order and morals are prohibited. ・Smoking is prohibited outside of designated areas.

・We are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, theft, or loss that occurs within the premises.