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Huis Ten Bosch

Sasebo & Huis Ten BoschIndoor & outdoorAdvance tickets recommended
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Overview

Overview

A theme park resort in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, recreating Dutch townscapes. Attractions, shops, restaurants, and hotels are spread across large grounds laced with canals. It's about a 5-minute walk from JR Huis Ten Bosch Station and about 1 hour 45 minutes by limited express from Hakata, so a day trip from Fukuoka is possible.

Address
1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo, Nagasaki 859-3292
Official website
https://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/
Official website (English) ↗
Highlights

Highlights

Attractions include an area where you can enjoy the world of Miffy, the three-story Sky Carousel merry-go-round, and Mission Deep Sea. The Canal Cruiser along the canals, the Domtoren observation tower, and the white Ferris wheel at night are also popular. In winter, the illuminations, ranked No. 1 in Japan for 13 consecutive years in the Illumination Awards, light up the park, and for 2026–27 the renewed The Starlight Million debuts, its first renewal in 16 years.

Hours

Opening hours

Park hoursVaries by season and day

Check each month on the official opening-hours page. Hours for the park as a whole and for individual facilities differ

Domtoren (observation tower)11:00–21:00

Example for October 2, 2026. Subject to change by day

Main attractions (Miffy facilities, etc.)10:00–20:00

Example for October 2, 2026. Reception may close early when crowded

White Ferris wheel18:00–21:00

Example for October 2, 2026

Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.

Tickets

Prices & tickets

1DAY Passport adults (18+)From ¥7,600

Tax included. Varies by date

1DAY Passport junior high & high school studentsFrom ¥6,600

Tax included

1DAY Passport elementary school studentsFrom ¥5,000

Tax included

1DAY Passport preschoolers (age 4+)From ¥3,800

Tax included. Free for age 3 and under. Age verification required

1DAY Passport seniors (65+)From ¥5,900

Tax included. Age verification required

After 3 Passport (entry from 15:00)Adults from ¥5,900, junior high & high school from ¥5,100, elementary from ¥3,900, preschoolers from ¥3,000, seniors from ¥4,700

Tax included

2DAY PassportAdults from ¥13,400

Sold on site only. A 1.5DAY Passport (adults from ¥11,200) is also available

Annual pass (adults)¥20,000

¥15,000 for Nagasaki Prefecture residents

Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.

🎫 How to buy tickets
  • →With an official web ticket, you can enter right away by showing your smartphone screen
  • →Prices vary by date and are higher on days with major events, so check the price for each date on the official ticket page
  • →No cancellations or refunds after purchase
  • →If you're entering after 15:00, the After 3 Passport is cheaper
  • →Disability rates are sold at the ticket counter only
  • →JR Kyushu offers the Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Ticket, combining a round-trip train ticket with a 1DAY Passport voucher
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Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓Park hours vary by day, so check the official opening-hours page before you go
  • ✓You can check each facility's hours by selecting a date on the official website. The Ferris wheel runs from the evening
  • ✓Except on fireworks days, you can enter the Harbor Zone for free
  • ✓Guests at the official hotels get a perk on the next day's passport (eligible passports only)
  • ✓For details on the winter illuminations, also see this site's event page Huis Ten Bosch Winter Illuminations
Access

Getting there

Nearest station
  • Huis Ten Bosch Station (JR Omura Line)About 5 min walkTo the entrance gate
From major stations & airports
  • Hakata Station: JR Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch (About 1 hour 45 min)
  • Nagasaki Station: JR Seaside Liner (About 1 hour 30 min)
  • Kumamoto Station: Kyushu Shinkansen to Shin-Tosu, then transfer to the Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch (About 30 min by Shinkansen + about 1 hour 30 min by limited express)
  • Nagasaki Airport: Local bus (no reservation needed) or high-speed boat (About 70 min by bus, about 50 min by high-speed boat)
  • Fukuoka Airport (International Terminal): Highway bus (2 round trips per day; reserved seating) (About 125 min)
Getting back
  • High-speed boats to Nagasaki Airport can also be booked on the day at the Huis Ten Bosch terminal
  • By car, about 10 min from Sasebo-Daito IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway to the parking lot
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Crowds

Crowds & best time to go

Busy
Days with major events or fireworks (specific days with higher passport prices)
Weather

Weather & what to wear

Autumn

You can also enter in the late afternoon with the After 3 Passport and enjoy the Ferris wheel and canal-side night views.

Winter

For 2026–27, the illumination The Starlight Million, renewed for the first time in 16 years, and a winter event themed on European Christmas are held.

☂ Rainy days
The grounds are large and you mostly walk outdoors. There are also indoor attractions, museums, and shops
Heat
You'll walk outdoors a lot, so stay hydrated. Water bottles and PET bottle drinks may be brought in
Cold
It's by the sea, so the wind is cold at night. Dress warmly for the winter illuminations
What to wear & bring
The grounds are large, so wear comfortable shoes
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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

  • !Outside food is generally not allowed (baby food and allergy-friendly food OK). Water bottles and PET bottle drinks are OK; glass bottles, cans, and alcohol are not
  • !Re-entry allowed with a stamp and your ticket
  • !Bicycles, skateboards, kick scooters, knives and other dangerous items are not allowed
  • !Smoking only where ashtrays are provided. No smoking while walking
  • !Only vaccinated dogs and cats are admitted (sign a consent form at entry; leash up to 2m). Pets are not allowed in many facilities and shops
Facilities

Facilities & services

Lockers & luggage
Coin lockers (S ¥300, M ¥400, L ¥500, LL ¥800) at 8 locations including the Welcome Gate. Baggage storage ¥800 per item
Payment
Major credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are accepted at ticket offices, restaurants, shops, and the park hotels
Strollers & wheelchairs
Stroller rental ¥1,000 per use (¥800 for members). Guests at eligible Huis Ten Bosch hotels pay once for their whole stay. Wheelchairs loaned at the information desk (limited number)
Accessibility
Nursing space at the information desk. Wheelchair loans available
Language support
The official website has an English version
Food

Food

Dietary needs
Outside food is generally not allowed, but baby food and allergy-friendly food may be brought in
Where to Stay · Agoda

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Events

Events & festivals in Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch

Photo coming soonNovember–February

Huis Ten Bosch Winter Illumination

Kyushu ・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch

Usually early November to late February

2026–27 season: Nov 6 (Fri) – Feb 25, 2027 (Thu)

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Hours, prices and access are based on official and other primary sources. They may change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-02

PRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Admission TicketOptions include the 1DAY Passport and passports for entry after 15:00. Date-specific; enter by showing the QR code. Sets with a JR round trip from Hakata Station are also availableView