Great date spots for Valentine’s Day in Sasebo, Huis Ten Bosch.

Huis Ten Bosch holds a decorative lighting event every year. In 2024, the park will be decorated in a dazzling world of silver under the theme of “The World of White and Silver.” Seeing the twinkling lights in the clear winter air with that special someone is sure to bring the two of you closer together. Sweet chocolate spots with a Valentine motif and monuments unique to this time of year will also appear in the park, making it a perfect date for Valentine’s Day. Let’s enjoy a memorable day!

To get to Huis Ten Bosch from the Sasebo Washington Hotel, take the express bus bound for Nagasaki Airport from Sasebo Sta., 2 min. walk from the hotel. After getting off at the ” Huis Ten Bosch” bus stop, which is 6 stops away from the hotel, it is 9 min. walk from the hotel.

*Photographs are from a previous event held at the same location and may differ from the 2024 event.

Decorative lights “The World of White and Silver.”

This is one of the three major decorative lights in Japan. It will be held every night during the period. A lighting ceremony called the “Fantastic Snow Night Show” is held every night at Amsterdam Plaza, where the decorative lights are turned on simultaneously with performances by artists and dazzling lights. The world changes from darkness to silver and white, and beautiful lights spread throughout the area. After the lighting ceremony, decorative lights shows and projection mapping are held at various locations in the park, including “Umbrella Street” covered with 700 umbrellas and “Aurora Garden of Light,” an illumination of a giant waterfall, accompanied by music. Each show is scheduled to run for about 10-15 minutes, so check the time of the show you are interested in and head there. On February 10 (Sat.), 11 (Sun.), 23 (Fri., national holiday), and 24 (Sat.), the Winter Night Fireworks, in which a large flower blooms in the clear night sky, will also be held. Enjoy to spend a romantic moment with your loved one!

Period	Saturday, January 13th – Sunday, March 10th, 2024
URL	https://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/event/winter/

Chocolate comes out from the faucet?! Count Chocolat’s Mansion.

The “Count of Chocolat’s House” is a walk-through type attraction. There is a world of chocolate unfolds inside a European Western-style building. Inside the building, which is the home of the “Count of Chocolat,” a man who made his fortune in cacao, there are chocolate-related exhibits, games, a café, and more. There are many photogenic spots, such as the spiral staircase just after entering the museum, so don’t forget to take pictures. On the upper floor, there are many mysterious tricks awaiting you, such as a faucet that spits out chocolate drinks and a chocolate monitor with the latest AR technology, making it a must-see for chocoholics. It is a perfect spot for Valentine’s Day!

Access	Attractions Town
URL	https://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/enjoy/125

Let’s take a memorable photo at Flower Passage!

Photo spots featuring Valentine’s Day, such as heart monuments, and decorations unique to this time of year will appear in Huis Ten Bosch. It is recommended to visit various places to take photogenic photos. The shopping street “Passage” is an indoor facility where the flowers displayed change with the seasons. At this time of year, it is decorated with elegant floral art in white, centering on orchids. You can enjoy a different daytime silvery-white world than “The World of White and Silver” of the decorative lights event. Enjoy taking pictures among the fantastic flowers. This is an indoor facility, so you can spend your time shopping and admiring the flowers in various ways without worrying about the weather.

アクセス	Amsterdam City
URL	https://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/event/flower-passage/