
Nagasaki Prefecture’s Fantastically Shining Town – Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Revitalize Your Heart with Colorful Lanterns
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A significant winter event in Nagasaki is held from January 1 to 15th of the lunar calendar. The city center is beautifully decorated with lanterns.
“The Nagasaki Lantern Festival” is a significant winter event held from January 1 to 15 of the lunar calendar (usually from late January to early February) in the center of Nagasaki City, including Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, one of the three significant Chinatowns in Japan, the Sightseeing Street Arcade in Hamamachi, and Central Park.
Originally held by the people of Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown as a "Shunsetsu Festival (Chinese New Year Festival)" to celebrate the Lunar New Year to promote the town, the Nagasaki Lantern Festival began in 1994 and has since expanded into the Nagasaki Lantern Festival. The fantastic atmosphere of lanterns decorating the city in various colors attracts visitors to the festival.
The highlight is the 15,000 lanterns in different shapes! Some are regular lanterns, while others are animal-shaped, or historical figures. They decorate the area around the venue, creating a beautiful and magical night. Some of the colors are limited to the area, so it is recommended to walk around the city.
Also noteworthy are the large objects of the year, which are presented as new works each year. Past works will also be on display, so it is fun to look for them all.
In addition, a variety of other events will be held. The city of Nagasaki will be in a festive mood with authentic Chinese dances and erhu performances, the Maso parade, the Emperor's parade, and other events.
Lanterns light up around Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, creating a beautiful and magical atmosphere.
Each area has limited colors, so a stroll around the city is recommended (photo: Megane Bridge).
Look out for various types of lanterns other than the standard lantern.
During this period, lanterns will be lit at various locations in downtown Nagasaki (photo: Central Park).
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The luxury hotel directly run by Huis Ten Bosch.
An outdoor museum, reflecting the foreign settlement period.
The place where hidden Christians confessed to their beliefs. The oldest Japanese wooden brick church.
Experience the beauty of Kujukushima Beach using all of your senses in this multilateral venue.
A relaxing space with a nature park and a marvelous view over Nagasaki City.
The precise recreation of Kameyama Shachu, Japan's first trading company formed by Sakamoto Ryoma and others, now displaying the interesting and unique items.
Enjoy the panorama which was re-registered as one of the new top three nightscapes in the world.
The original boat race competition with fiersome athletes.