Huis Ten Bosch

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Huis Ten Bosch

A resort park full of memorable experiences, where colorful flowers and sparkling lights soothe the senses.

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Japan's largest theme park features beautiful European-style streets and canals connected to the sea. Seasonal flowers and illuminations fill the park with color, while the latest attractions and a wide variety of events offer excitement and memorable experiences.

From spring through summer, 1 million tulips and one of Asia's largest displays of roses bloom across the park, creating a vibrant city of flowers. Dahlias blossom in fall and Phalaenopsis orchids in winter, offering colorful floral scenery throughout the year.

At night, illuminations give the park a completely different atmosphere from the daytime. The Kingdom of Light is held during the crisp, clear months from fall through winter, featuring a spectacular display of 13 million lights that has been recognized as Japan's best nighttime view.

The VR and AR attractions offer a new kind of gaming experience that blurs the line between reality and the virtual world. Other highlights include a restaurant where robots serve customers and even prepare meals, as well as full-scale performances by The Revue Huis Ten Bosch, Kyushu's first musical theater company. Visitors of all ages will find plenty to enjoy.

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Highlights

  • Official hotels throughout the park and surrounding area offer a wide range of guest benefits.
  • Watch powerful fireworks displays launched from close by.
  • Jurassic Island, where visitors can safely experience an uninhabited island, is popular with children.
  • Nijntje (Miffy) merchandise and a café are available.
  • Sample local specialties and sweets created under the supervision of hotel pastry chefs.

Photos

  • The Tulip Festival features 700 varieties in bloom, the most in Japan© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

    The Tulip Festival features 700 varieties in bloom, the most in Japan© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

  • Umbrella Street illuminated with lights© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

    Umbrella Street illuminated with lights© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

  • A leisurely cruise along the Flower Canal© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

    A leisurely cruise along the Flower Canal© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

  • Flower Square, surrounded by colorful blooms© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

    Flower Square, surrounded by colorful blooms© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

  • The Kingdom of Light, illuminated by countless lights© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

    The Kingdom of Light, illuminated by countless lights© Huis Ten Bosch/J-19924

Reviews

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    Visiting HUIS TEN BOSCH feels like stepping into a European fairy-tale world! The park features elegant European-style architecture, colorful gardens, and windmills turning in the breeze, creating a romantic and charming landscape. As you stroll through the streets, there are plenty of picturesque spots worth stopping at, and from the Ferris wheel, you can take in the beautiful view of the entire park.
    After nightfall, the whole park takes on a completely different look. The castle is illuminated with dazzling lights and colorful light shows, and you can also take a boat ride along the canals while enjoying the enchanting night view of lights reflected on the water along both banks. It feels like being in a dreamland! The park has a different kind of charm during the day and at night.

    I mainly walked around the park and took photos, so I didn't go on many rides. I tried about four or five, going in whenever the wait wasn't too long. However, when it's crowded, popular attractions can sometimes have waits of one or two hours.
    I recommend buying tickets online in advance to save time at the ticket counter. You can also choose the type of ticket that best fits your itinerary. My only slight regret was not arranging a stay at HUIS TEN BOSCH. The park is really suitable for spending an entire day, or even planning two or three days to fully enjoy it. If I have the chance to visit again, I'd like to book a hotel inside the park or stay nearby so I can take my time exploring and enjoying this European-style theme park!

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    If you really want to enjoy the feeling of being on vacation, I recommend staying overnight at Huis Ten Bosch like I did.
    Stepping into Huis Ten Bosch during the day feels like being transported to Europe in an instant. The spacious streets and elegant architecture make you feel as though you’re in a small town in another country. Since the park has nine themed areas, I recommend taking a leisurely canal boat ride to see the scenery as soon as you enter, then heading to the famous Pinocchio Pizza in Tower City for some delicious oven-baked pizza. If you visit in summer, don’t miss the dazzling golden fields of blooming sunflowers. If you’re worried about getting tired from walking, you can also rent a bicycle to get around.

    As evening falls, the tower’s nighttime light show begins, followed by an impressive fireworks and drone show. Brilliant lights and shadows weave across the night sky, bringing the romantic atmosphere to its peak. After the show, you can stroll through the Art Garden and admire the dazzling sea of lights in the Kingdom of Light.

    Because the park is so large and there are beautiful views everywhere, I chose to stay at the Watermark Hotel inside the park so I could fully experience this beautiful resort without feeling pressed for time. After watching the spectacular nighttime light show, it was just an easy walk back to the hotel to rest, saving me the exhaustion of traveling back and forth. It’s definitely the most perfect and comfortable accommodation arrangement for thoroughly enjoying Huis Ten Bosch.

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    This time, I bought a ticket online in advance for entry at 3:00 p.m. I was a little worried there wouldn't be enough time, but I ended up getting to all the main things I wanted to do! As long as you plan ahead and go from one to the next, the itinerary is actually pretty smooth.
    What I liked most about Huis Ten Bosch was all the flowers. No matter where you go, you can see huge displays of flowers. It's truly spectacular, and I really admire the staff who maintain them every day. Keeping everything this beautiful all the time can't be easy.
    I also saw the light show this time, and it was better than I expected. The atmosphere at night was also very nice.
    Unlike Disney or Universal Studios, where it feels like you're constantly going on rides and waiting in lines, Huis Ten Bosch is better suited for strolling around at a relaxed pace, taking photos, and enjoying the scenery. The pace is much more comfortable, especially for people who like taking pictures.

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    Coming to HUIS TEN BOSCH really feels like being transported to Europe in an instant. The park is huge, and everywhere you go there are fairy-tale streetscapes, canals, castles, and fields of flowers. Every corner is photogenic, and every picture looks like a postcard. There are also plenty of rides and attractions. Even after spending the whole day there, it still felt like there was more to do.
    The only slight disappointment was that it was cloudy that day. With blue skies, fields of flowers, and European-style buildings, the photos would definitely have looked even dreamier and felt more like a European vacation. But looking at it another way, the cloudy weather made it less hot and sunny while walking around, and I still took tons of beautiful photos!
    If I get the chance, I'll definitely come back on a clear, sunny day and capture HUIS TEN BOSCH at its most beautiful.

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Details

Name in Japanese
ハウステンボス
Postal Code
859-3243
Address
1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo, Nagasaki
Phone
0570-064-110 (General Information Navi Dial)
Closed on
Open year-round
Hours
9:00 AM–9:00 PM (varies by season)
Admission
1-Day Passport: ¥7,600 for adults age 18 and over; ¥6,600 for junior high and high school students; ¥5,000 for elementary school students; ¥3,800 for preschoolers from age 4 to under elementary school age; ¥5,900 for visitors age 65 and over
Please refer to the official website for detailed hours and admission fees.
Access
5-minute walk from JR Huis Ten Bosch Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa