Huis Ten Bosch: Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture

Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki is a theme park that recreates the Netherlands by displaying real size copies of old Dutch buildings. The name Huis Ten Bosch literally translates into English as "House in the Forest" and  is named after one of the three official residences of the Dutch Royal Family.

The park features many Dutch-style buildings such and features many parks which are planted with seasonal flowers. Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki opened on March 25, 1992, is located in the southern part of Sasebo. Its location reflects historical relations between the Netherlands and Japan, which began in 1609 when a trading post was opened by the Dutch.  The Dutch were a major trading partner of the Japanese for centuries and especially when the country was completely closed off from the rest of the world for over 200 years, it was only the Dutch that were allowed to trade as their rather non political religious beliefs were seen as able to deal with compared to the Spanish and Portuguese hard line Catholics.

The park is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. (9.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. from December to February).  A day "passport" ticket, covering entry and a number of attractions within the park costs 5,600 yen for adults and 4,400 yen for children.

Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki recorded a peak of 4.25M visitors in 1996 and is well worth a visit.

As quoted in the Huis Ten Bosch website,
"It has various activities and attractions from adults and children alike and you can lose yourself and enjoy the natural surroundings and immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty."  

Today, the numbers aren't as high as they once were so realistically you never feel overcrowded and there is a lot of space available to wander around and see the impressive sights!

Realistically you do not need a Private Tour in order to see and do Huis Ten Bosch.  It is accessible by public transport, bus and train and well signposted in English.  However if you would like to combined Huis Ten Bosch with other attractions in the are or do a 2 day/ 1 night tour option then it is a great location to include in your itinerary.

Check out Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki here on a map:

 

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Famous for its tulips

Huis Ten Bosch

View from above

Lots of street performers

Superb Gardens