Huis Ten Bosch
ハウステンボス
A large resort in Sasebo themed on Dutch townscapes, known for its flower fields, canals and winter light show.
Huis Ten Bosch lies on the shore of Ōmura Bay in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. It opened in 1992 and recreates a 17th-century Dutch town at true scale, with canals, windmills, churches and the Huis Ten Bosch Palace, modelled on the Dutch royal palace. Covering about 152 hectares, it is the largest theme park in Japan. Flowers bloom year-round. The tulip festival from February to April is the most celebrated, and there are also rose and hydrangea seasons. Each year from autumn and winter into early spring, the large light show 'Light Kingdom' illuminates the entire park with millions of LEDs, and it is a major reason many people make the trip. The park also has VR attractions, water shows and several museums, and themed hotels are located inside. Admission uses date-based pricing. A one-day adult pass costs about 7,000 to 8,000 yen, and opening hours are generally 09:00 to 21:00, varying by day. Getting there: take the limited express Huis Ten Bosch from JR Hakata Station, a direct trip of about 1 hour 45 minutes. From Nagasaki Station, take the JR Ōmura Line for about 1.5 hours. From Nagasaki Airport, there are direct buses and high-speed ferries. Plan at least a full day, and if you want to see the light show, consider staying in the park or in Sasebo.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (varies by day)
Nearby sights
- Kujukushima Islands
- Sotome (Shitsu Village & Shusaku Endo Literary Museum)
- Nagasaki Peace Park
- Urakami Cathedral
- Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
- Sanno Shrine One-Legged Torii
- Mount Inasa Night View
- Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum