Things to do in Sasebo

No. 19 of Family-friendly Attractions in Japan

Huis Ten Bosch

\★Japan's No. 1 illumination for 13 consecutive years is reborn this year★/ The Starlight Millions Event period: 11/6 – 2027.2/25 In a European streetscape wrapped in the brilliance of countless stars, you can enjoy a fantastical illumination that feels as if you are walking through a starry sky. ★European Holy Christmas★ Event period: 11/6–12/25 The largest-scale Christmas event ever, where the streets of Europe are adorned with ornaments and lights. In addition to Japan's only symbol tree, a new illumination that looks like a shower of stars will also appear! Please enjoy a magical Christmas at Huis Ten Bosch. \Grand Chandelier Tree/ Location: Amsterdam City Countless crystals \Melody of Christmas/ The Grand Chandelier Tree lights up along with Christmas songs! Enjoy a heart-fluttering night show as the Christmas decorations throughout the city all begin to shine at once. \Christmas Market/ Enjoy unique Christmas gourmet food and sundries amid streetscapes that evoke the authentic Europe! \Kyushu's Largest Fireworks Festival/ Date: 11/14 ★Confirmed again this year! Special Viewing Seat A now on sale★ Dazzling special effects and 22,000 fireworks will light up the night sky again this year!

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Nagasaki Prefecture

Kujukushima Cruising

Kujukushima Cruising departs from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, about a 7-minute drive from Sasebo Central IC. The cruise around 208 southern islands of Kujukushima near Sasebo takes approximately 50 minutes. There are two vessels: the Pirate Pleasure Boat Mirai with its bright red hull featuring pirate hat designs, and the elegant white-hulled Pearl Queen named after the queen of the sea. You can enjoy magnificent views while experiencing the atmosphere of Kujukushima. Please enjoy your Kujukushima cruise.

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Nagasaki Prefecture

Kujūku Islands

From Sasebo Port 25 kilometers north to Hirado, there are 208 islands, large and small, collectively known as Kujukushima. Except for 4 islands that are inhabited, the others are all uninhabited islands. Almost all areas are designated as Saikai National Park, and more than 80% of the 288.5km long coastline is a natural coastline and is well preserved. In particular, the islands off the coast of Sasebo are called the Minami Kujuku Islands, each of which has a different style, and the entire sea area is beautiful. If you take the Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort Cruise, you can cruise around the beautiful Kujukushima Island in about 50 minutes. In particular, there are many unique islands in the southern part of Kujukushima, such as Jono Island with strange peaks and undulating rocks, and Changnanfeng Island stretched with Senjiji (looks like layers of tatami) rocks, etc., not to be missed. . The view of Kujukushima Island can be seen from the land, and the most popular viewing spot is the Kanzan Peak. From here, you can see the islands dotted like a jigsaw puzzle, and the gorgeous sunset, so be sure to check it out at sunset. Changchuanshan Park is a 234-meter-high Prospect Hill. About 100,000 rhododendrons bloom on its northern slope. From April to May, it is dyed a reddish pink, like a sea of flowers, which contrasts with the blue sky and blue sea. . The azalea festival is held every year in the flowering season, and various events and food stalls are lively. Oysters are the specialty food of Kujukushima, especially the oysters of Kujukushima caught in winter, with firm flesh and rich taste. During the season from October to March, various grilled oyster shops along the coast can enjoy the deliciousness of Kujukushima oysters. At the same time, rock oysters are in season in summer from June to August, so you can eat them whether you go in summer or winter. The Kujukushima Pearl Ocean Resort is a seaside resort park located at the entrance of the Kujukushima Island. With the theme of the sea, it includes an aquarium, a cruise on the Kujukushima Island, and a sea walk by sailing and kayaking. Fun that can only be experienced in Kujukushima.

UMIKIRARA

Kujukushima Aquarium has a nice name - "Sea Sparkling" (海きらら), which means like a dazzling light on the sea. This aquarium reproduces the ocean of Kujukushima as it is, and there are different surprises in each hall. The Kujukushima Bay Large Water Tank is a rare outdoor water tank in Japan that reproduces the changes in the natural environment from the sea to the coast and the marine life that lives there under the sun. There are abundant aquatic creatures swimming in the tank, about 120 species, people observe the scene in the tank along the corridor around the tank, just like walking in the ocean, the group of fish will also perform the water tornado together. Jellyfish Symphony Hall uses melodious music and phantom light to show the picture of jellyfish swimming gracefully. The jellyfish dancing gently creates a dreamlike atmosphere, making people feel relaxed all over the body, just like listening to a symphony. It is a popular exhibition place in the aquarium. There are 3 dolphins living in the dolphin paddling pool, and there are three performances every day. There is nothing more attractive than the unique performance of dolphins jumping on each other to catch the ball. The various performances challenged by the cute dolphins are also worth seeing

Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort

Tenkaiho Observatory

The scenery of Kujukushima seen from here is very beautiful. Needless to say, when it is sunny, when the scenery is more beautiful, it is the moment when the sun sets and sinks into the sea. The observation deck at the height of Zhanhai Peak is ideal. The sunset shooting location is a photo spot that many photographers linger on. The beauty of Kujukushima's large and small islands is so wonderful that one can't help but be intoxicated and ecstasy. Standing on Zhanhai Peak and overlooking, building blocks-like houses are inlaid on the lush hillside. The scenery in front of you is like a beautiful postcard.

Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Gardens Mori Kirara

The vast Kujukushima Zoological and Botanical Garden is home to around 400 animals of 80 species, including Indian elephants, lions, bears, and red pandas, as well as around 21,000 species of subtropical plants of 1,200 species, including roses and seasonal flowers. The "New Penguin Pavilion" has many other attractions, including the largest ceiling tank in Japan (80 square meters) and a tank four meters deep, as well as Japan's first very shallow tank, where you can view the penguins' feet.

JMSDF Sasebo Museum Sail Tower

The Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Historical Archives is located on the cliff side of the Kurashima shore in the Kurajima Base in Sasebo City, and you can also visit the ships of the Maritime Self-Defense Force that are not usually seen. You can even board the deck, visit the boat, and take photos freely. A part of the Sasebo Mizuhosha, which was built as a meeting place for naval officers in 1898, was restored here, and a new building on 7 floors was added. The history and activities of the Old Navy and the Maritime Self-Defense Force are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, and ship models and various historical materials are displayed.

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