A winter light event at Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park recreating a Dutch townscape. The illumination, which has won first place in the Illumination Awards’ overall entertainment category for 13 consecutive years, is being renewed for the first time in 16 years for the 2026–27 season and will appear as ‘The Starlight Million.’ Events themed on a European Christmas are held at the same time.
PRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Admission Ticket (Nagasaki)Choose from the 1-Day Passport or a passport for entry from 15:00View on KlookPRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Day Bus Tour (from Hakata)Round-trip bus from Hakata Bus Terminal plus admission. Plans that let you stay into the evening are availableView on KlookPRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Day Bus Tour (from Tenjin)Departs from Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal. Round-trip bus plus admissionView on KlookThe whole park, recreating a Dutch townscape, is wrapped in light. In 2026–27, ‘The Starlight Million,’ renewed for the first time in 16 years, is paired with ‘European Holy Christmas,’ which recreates an authentic European Christmas, and light shows are held at various spots around the park.
From the official FAQ. Lighting times vary with sunset, with some exceptions. Closing times differ by day, so check the official website
A passport for entry from 15:00. Adults from 5,900 yen (official ticket page; higher prices on certain dates)
Times can change from year to year. Check the official website for the latest information.
PRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Admission Ticket (Nagasaki)Choose from the 1-Day Passport or a passport for entry from 15:00View on KlookPRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Day Bus Tour (from Hakata)Round-trip bus from Hakata Bus Terminal plus admission. Plans that let you stay into the evening are availableView on KlookPRKlookHuis Ten Bosch Day Bus Tour (from Tenjin)Departs from Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal. Round-trip bus plus admissionView on KlookHotels in and around the park get busy around Christmas and on weekends, so early booking is recommended. Day trips from Sasebo City or Fukuoka are also possible
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Theme parkKyushu ・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch
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.
AquariumKyushu ・ Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch
An aquarium in Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort in Sasebo. It focuses on sea life from the Kujukushima Islands, and its jellyfish exhibit and dolphin shows are popular. The Kujukushima sightseeing boat pier is in the same resort, so you can enjoy it together with a cruise.
FebruaryKyushu ・ Nagasaki
Usually around February, at the time of the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) (17 days from February 5 to 21 in 2027)
2027: Feb 5 (Fri) – Feb 21 (Sun), 17 days
April–May
MayKyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year May 3 and 4 (eve festival on May 2)
JulyKyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu
Every year July 1–15 (the Oiyama race starts at 4:59 in the early morning of the 15th)
September
October
November–FebruaryKyushu ・ Takachiho
Usually mid-November to early February the following year (dates differ by village)
NovemberKyushu ・ Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki
Every year November 2 (Yoru Matsuri) and 3 (Hon Matsuri)
2026: Nov 2 (Mon) Yoru Matsuri & Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) Hon Matsuri
NovemberKyushu ・ Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen
Every year November 2–4 (Yoiyama on the 2nd, Otabisho Shinko on the 3rd, Yokujitsu-sai town tour on the 4th)
2026: Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 4 (Wed), 3 days
Dates, times and access are based on official and other primary sources. Only dates confirmed by official sources are shown as “Confirmed dates”; otherwise the usual timing is given.
Last checked: 2026-10-02
