About Nagasaki
2025 Light-up Spots in Nagasaki
For winter season, Nagasaki prefecture is colored with beautiful illuminations and enchanting light-up displays create an one-of-a-kind atmosphere only for this season. Come and enjoy these magical illuminations with family, friends, or that special someone, making unforgettable winter memories in Nagasaki.
Overview
- Huis Ten Bosch - Kingdom of Light (Sasebo city)
- AMU WINTER ILLUMINATION 2025
- Kira Kira Festival (Sasebo city)
- Isahaya Akari Fantasia (Isahaya city)
- Festivitas Natalis (Minami-shimabara city)
- Shimabara Winter Night Fantasia (Shimabara city)
- Tabira Park Hikari no Festa (Hirado city)
- Churches and Events (Shinkami-goto Town)
- Limestone Cave of Light (Saikai city)
- Unzen Akari no Hanaboro (Unzen city)
Huis Ten Bosch - Kingdom of Light (Sasebo city)
Illuminated installations made from over 13 million lightbulbs, the world's largest such display, with added entertainment.
Huis Ten Bosch welcomes you to the Kingdom of Light - crowned as one of the three major illumination sites of Japan and No.1 in the National Illumination Ranking General Entertainment Category for seven consecutive years since 2013.
European Holy Christmas
”European Holy Christmas” is a limited season event inspired by the authentic European Christmas. Feel the magical world by all attractions including Christmas Square, Melody of Christmas and Christmas Market.
Christmas Square; Around the city is adorned with dazzling illuminations that won the world’s top award.
Melody of Christmas; A heartwarming night show, featuring beautiful choir performances and light displays that fill the atmosphere with joy.
Christmas Market; A Place for immerse yourself in an authentic European Christmas. A three-story carousel can be experienced only here in Japan.
(Photo: ©HuisTenBosch/J－21631)
AMU WINTER ILLUMINATION 2025
November 6th, 2025 - January 12th, 2026
Connected directly to JR Nagasaki Station, AMU Plaza Nagasaki is now hosting its annual winter event, “AMU WINTER Illumination 2025.”
Brilliant light displays illuminate the station plaza and the shopping complex, wrapping Nagasaki’s winter nights in a festive glow.
Kira Kira Festival (Sasebo city)
November 21st - December 25th, 2025
During Kira Kira festival, one of the winter tradition in Sasebo, parks (including Shimanose Park, main venue of the event), streets, shopping arcade around the city are colored with 1million illuminations. Various events, held at the same time, is also must-check attraction.
*The Image is for illustration purposes
Isahaya Akari Fantasia (Isahaya city)
November 29th / 30th, 2025
Enjoy a magical winter night in a dazzling world illuminated by approximately 200,000 lights and captivating stage events. The council chambers on the 9th floor of Isahaya city hall are specially opened to visitors to offer a unique chance to view the painting art by illuminations.
Festivitas Natalis (Minami-shimabara city)
-
December 6th, 2025
Around 16th Century, the Jesuit secondary school “Arima Seminary” was established in Kita-Arima-cho, Minami-Shimabara for the first time in Japan. A group of four young men was sent to europe as the Tensho Embassy after learning western music, art, astronomy, Latin, and religion there.
"Festivitas Natalis" is a Christmas event which recreates the atmosphere at that time. You can see the Nanban (western) culture including cuisine, song and a procession of 200 people dressed in their unique costume. A giant christmas tree is also a must-see attraction.
Shimabara Winter Night Fantasia (Shimabara city)
December 8th, 2025 - January 10th, 2026
An event that brightens up Shimabara's winter with a giant Christmas tree and dazzling illuminations. Themed areas such as the "Couples Zone," "Animal Zone," and "Character Zone" are beautifully lit with vibrant illuminations, offering enjoyment for couples and families alike.
Tabira Park Hikari no Festa (Hirado city)
December 6th, 2025 - January 12th, 2026
Tabira Park is entirely illuminated with 160,000 lights. Visitors can enjoy unique illuminations, including handmade objects crafted from locally thinned wood and a tunnel adorned with lights of the park’s wisteria trellis.
Churches and Events (Shinkami-goto Town)
-
Kamigoto Church Concerts 【Church Week 2025】
View moreChristmas is a very special occasion in Shinkamigoto, owing to its long and rich Christian history. The churches are decorated with lights during the month of December, which is combined with their stunning orchestral performances of traditional Christmas songs, makes for a truly enchanting Christmas experience.
✔ Schedule of 2025
・November 23rd, 2025: Aokata Church (13:30-)
・December 6th, 2025：Doinoura Church (14:00-)
・December 12th, 2025：Ebukuro Church (19:00-)
・December 13th, 2025：Matenoura Church (14:00-)
・December 19th, 2025：Aosagaura Church (19:00-)
・December 20th, 2025：Hamagushi Church (14:00-)
Limestone Cave of Light (Saikai city)
Inside the cave, the temperature remains around 14°C year-round. The warmth makes visitors can enjoy the illuminations during even winter!
Unzen Akari no Hanaboro (Unzen city)
"Unzen Akari no Hanaboro" is a light-up event inspired by frosty fog. During the event, the town is illuminated with glittering lights. In addition, fireworks is normally shot in the sky from the center of town on a day of the event.
Experience the enchaunting world of steam, lights and fireworks sparkling in the clear night sky.
NEXT
