“2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival” has been decided ☆

This year's Lantern Festival will last for 18 days!

In order to promote the city, the people of Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown expanded the scale of the Spring Festival Festival, which was a popular event to celebrate the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), to the Nagasaki Lantern Festival in 6. As a result, it has become a major feature that colors Nagasaki's winter.
　During the festival, in keeping with the Chinese custom of displaying lanterns during the Lantern Festival, Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown as well as the city center, including the Hamacho Kanko Dori Arcade, are decorated with brightly colored lanterns. . In addition, events with a rich Chinese flavor will be held to fascinate everyone.

[Spring Festival]
Spring Festival (New Year) is the most important holiday in China. "Spring Festival" falls on January 1st of the lunar calendar, and the night before the Spring Festival is called "New Year's Eve", when the whole family gathers together and welcomes the new year without sleeping.

[Lantern Festival]
Lantern Festival is celebrated on January 1th of the lunar calendar, and it is believed that spirits from heaven can be seen flying through the sky. It is said that on this night, a festival began in which people paraded through the town with lit lanterns so that they could easily find the spirits even when there were clouds or fog.

During the period, approximately 1 Chinese lanterns will be displayed in the center of the city, including Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, Hama City, and Kanko Street, and the city of Nagasaki will be illuminated with brightly colored lights. Colored. There are also objects of various sizes, some of which are about 5 meters long.

[Lighting ceremony]
Friday, February 2th (6:17-30:18)
[All lights on] 18:00
[Venue] Shinchi Chinatown venue, Central Park venue

[Lighting period]
2月6日（金）～ 2月23日（月・祝）17:00～22:00（2月23日（月）は21:00消灯）
*The lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, February 2th, from 6:18 p.m.
*From Saturday, February 2th, the Shinchi Chinatown and Hamamachi venues will be lit up from 7:12

This parade is modeled after the Qing Dynasty during New Year's Day when the emperor and empress all went out into town to celebrate the new year with the people. Around 150 people, including the flag corps, parade around wearing gorgeous Chinese costumes, centering on the emperor and empress's palanquins.

[Date and time] To be determined
[Course] [Departure] Chuo Park → [Arrival] Minato Park

This procession was actually held by the crew of Chinese ships that entered Nagasaki port during the Edo period. We will reenact the procession that takes place before Mazu, the god of safe navigation, is enshrined in the Mazu Hall of the Tang Temple.

[Date and time] To be determined
[Course] [Departure] Confucius Temple → [Arrival] Central Park

[Date and time] To be determined
[Course] [Departure] Central Park → [Arrival] Confucius Temple

[Held every day during the period]
It is said that it originally began in China as a rain ritual to pray for a rich harvest. It depicts a group of dragons wearing Chinese costumes manipulating a dragon body about 20 meters long, trying to make it rain, summon clouds, and swallow the moon.

[Experiential event]
The handmade lantern corner is very popular with children. Quantities are limited, so please hurry.

[Date and time] To be determined
[Location] Bernard Tourist Street

[Experiential event]
It is said that if you visit the four halls of Toshin-do, Tengo-do, Kannon-do, and Fukuken Kaikan, light candles, and pray, your wishes will come true. All participants will receive a souvenir.

[Date and time] To be determined
[Participation fee] Under adjustment
[Location] Tojin Yashiki Venue (Participation registration/in front of Tsuchijindo Hall)

[Experiential event] *Reservation required
Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the ruins of Chinese mansions, the origin of Nagasaki's Chinese culture.
[Inquiries] Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association (Nagasaki Saruku Secretariat)
[TEL]: (095) 811-0369

Nagasaki Confucius Temple was built in 1893 (Meiji 26) through cooperation between the Qing government and overseas Chinese living in Japan, and has undergone several renovations since then. It is the only authentic Chinese-style mausoleum in Japan, with magnificent traditional beauty throughout the building, just like the main temple in the headquarters of Shandong Province, China.
During the lantern period, you can stroll around the decorated temple grounds and pay your respects at the Taisei Hall for the Lunar New Year.
Opening hours: 9:30-18:00 (last entry 17:30)

*A separate entry fee is required.
Adults: 660 yen / High school students: 440 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 330 yen

A prayer space has been set up on Bernardo Tourist Street, where the colorful lanterns are beautiful. You can write your wish for love fulfillment on the prayer tablet attached to the love lantern and dedicate it.

[Date and time] To be determined
[Participation fee] Under adjustment
[Location] Bernardo Tourist Street

[Highlights of each venue]
The Dozagawa River area has pink lanterns that create a dreamy and sweet atmosphere. The pink light illuminates your cheeks cutely.
[Location] Shinchi Chinatown venue

[Highlights of each venue]
"Old Man Under the Moon" is the Chinese god of matchmaking. It is said that the ankles of two destined people are tied together with a red thread. If you are looking for a good match or want to connect with someone you like, why not ask the old man under the moon? We are waiting for you with the Nagasaki Lantern Festival special ``Red Thread Charm'' (100 yen).
[Location] Bernardo Tourist Street