The Nagasaki Lantern Festival was originally a popular Chinese New Year festival held by the people of Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in order to promote the town. In 6, the festival was expanded to become the Nagasaki Lantern Festival, and has since become a major winter tradition in Nagasaki.
　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.

The "2027 Nagasaki Lantern Festival" will be held over 17 days, from February 5th (Fri) to February 21st (Sun)!

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.

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.

[Dates] February 13th (Sat), February 20th (Sat), 2027

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.

[Dates] February 7th (Sun), February 14th (Sun), 2027

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.

[Schedule] Held every day during the period!

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: 880 yen / High school students: 550 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 440 yen

[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