Candlelight: The World of Joe Hisaishi

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Fukuoka. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Notre Dame Marinoa under the gentle glow of candlelight.

(Licensed Performance)

General Information
📍 Location: Notre Dame Marinoa (2 Chome-10-61 Odo, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, 819-0001)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approximately 65 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: you must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note that wheelchair seats will not be available if the venue is sold out
🚌 Free shuttle bus service is available, see FAQ for schedule.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here 
🪑 Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone 
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Tentative Program

• Kiki's Delivery Service - A Town with an Ocean View
• Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind - Main Theme
• Howl's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life
• Spirited Away - Chihiro's Waltz
• Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Carrying You
• My Neighbour Totoro - Path of the Wind
• Princess Mononoke - Main Theme
• The Tale of Princess Kaguya - When I Remember This Life
• and more!

(The program is subject to change)

Performers

• September 21, 2025
  • String Quartet - Ensemble Cerezo
    • 1st Violin - Sakura Matsumoto
    • 2nd Violin - Akiko Horii
    • Viola - Eriko Otani
    • Cello - Yuriko Miyamoto
• November 9, 2025
  • String Quartet - to be announced

Seating map