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  • Held from Wednesday, January 2025th to Wednesday, February 1th, 29!

    “2025 Nagasaki Lantern Festival” has been decided ☆

    This year's Lantern Festival will be held for 15 days starting from the Lunar New Year!

    Click here for brochure
  • What is “Nagasaki Lantern Festival”?

    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.

  • ◆◆Chinese lantern decoration◆◆

    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]
    Wednesday, January 1th (29:17-30:18)
    [All lights on] 18:00
    [Venue] Shinchi Chinatown venue, Central Park venue

    [Lighting period]
    1月29日(水)~ 2月12日(水)17:00~22:00(2月12日(水)は21:00消灯)
    *The lighting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 1th from 29pm.
    *From January 1th (Thursday), the Shinchi Chinatown and Hamamachi venues will be lit up from 30:12

  • ◆◆Emperor Parade◆◆

    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] February 2st (Sat) and 1th (Sat) (8:14-00:16)
    [Course] [Departure] Chuo Park → [Arrival] Minato Park


    The cast members for the Emperor and Empress have been decided

    _ _ _
    Emperor: Lou Oshiba (celebrity)
    He is active with his unique character, using a way of speaking that combines Japanese and English. As his grandfather was from Shimabara, he has been the MC of Nagasaki International Television's "Yoru-jige" since 2017.

    Empress: Asumi Tanaka (actor, reporter, model)
    Born in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, she is a reporter for Nagasaki International Television's "Hirujige Don." She has appeared in many films and commercials.
    Appearances in films include "Kon, Kon" and "Iroha"


    Saturday, February 2 (to be announced later)

  • ◆◆Mazu procession◆◆

    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] February 2th (Sun) 2:13-00:16
    [Course] [Departure] Confucius Temple → [Arrival] Central Park

    [Date and time] February 2th (Sun) 9:13-15:16
    [Course] [Departure] Central Park → [Arrival] Confucius Temple

  • ◆Dragon dance◆

    [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.

  • ◆Handmade lantern corner◆

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

    [Date]
    Sunday, January 2nd, 2: 10-00: 14
    Sunday, January 2nd, 9: 10-00: 13
    [Location] Bernard Tourist Street

  • ◆Visiting the four halls of candlelight prayer◆

    [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] January 1th (Wednesday) - February 29th (Wednesday)
    [Participation fee] 500 yen
    [Location] Tojinyashiki venue (participation reception/in front of Dojindo: 11:00~21:00 *10:00~ on Saturdays and Sundays)

  • ◆Lantern Festival Stroll◆

    [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

    Click here for reservations and details
  • ◆ Nagasaki Confucius Temple ◆

    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

    Click here for details on Nagasaki Confucius Shrine and Museum of Chinese History
  • ◆Nagasaki Koi Lantern◆

    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] During the Lantern Festival
    [Participation fee] 1 yen per piece
    [Location] Bernardo Tourist Street

  • ◇“Doza River” sparkling in “peach” color◇

    [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

  • ◇For matchmaking, go to “Old Man Under the Moon”◇

    [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] Hamaichi Arcade/In front of the former Mitsubishi UFJ Bank

  • ◇It's your wish to protect the light of the lantern◇

           Request for individual sponsorship
    Until now, we have purchased a main object (an object over 10 meters tall) every year, but this year we decided to postpone purchasing a new main object due to rising prices and other factors.
    In order to purchase a new main object, we are working on reducing expenses and asking companies for sponsorship, but we have not yet reached our target amount.

    We ask for your cooperation in making the Lantern Festival a festival that will be loved for 100 years to come.

    Your donation will be used to maintain and update the artwork.

    *This is not a hometown tax donation.
     Please note that there are no tax deductions.

    Sponsorship money transfer account
    Juhachi Shinwa Bank, Sakuramachi Branch, Regular Account
    1053132
    Nagasaki Lantern Festival Executive Committee

    Sponsorship of 3000 yen or more Goods delivery address input form

Sponsors

  • NAGASAKI DEJIMA WHARF
  • Chuo Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Sankyoki Co., Ltd.
  • Marumoto Co., Ltd.
  • Hotel Cuore Nagasaki Ekimae
  • Hotel Bellevue Nagasaki Dejima
  • Hotel Wing Port Nagasaki
  • Nagasaki I.K Hotel
  • Chinese Restaurant Yokohama
  • Brain Co., Ltd.
  • Marumasa Fisheries Co., Ltd.
  • Zeniya Honten Co., Ltd.
  • Central Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Chirinchirin Ice Cream Maeda Cold Dessert
  • T-shirt Shop Nakano
  • J net rental car
  • Genyokai Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Mitsubishi Credit Union
  • Seibu Construction Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Toyo Shoko Co., Ltd.
  • Ohashi Kosan Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Yutaka Co., Ltd.
  • Showa Corporation Nagasaki Sales Office
  • Sotaku Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Shinko Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Yamashita Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
  • Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Sato Office
  • Sunrise Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Choko Iron Works Ltd.
  • Gojo Stone Co., Ltd.
  • Kowa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
  • Toyota Corolla Nagasaki Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki City Hall Employees Cooperative
  • Koga Gardening Association
  • Nagasaki Prefecture Credit Guarantee Association
  • Matsumoto Clinic
  • Fukuoka Watanabe Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
  • fujii studio
  • PanaHome Nagasaki Co., Ltd.
  • Chuo Taxi Limited
  • Nagasaki Bunkensha Co., Ltd.
  • Shinto Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Marukin Sato Shipbuilding and Iron Works Co., Ltd.
  • Hoshino Pipe Works Equipment Co., Ltd.
  • Muto Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Sakura Tatami Company Ltd.
  • Nitto Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Yoshimoto High-Tech Co., Ltd.
  • KTN Society Inc.
  • Yamada Fisheries Co., Ltd.
  • Hino Shoten Co., Ltd.
  • Toa Denken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Western Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Pearl Hotel
  • Clean Nagasaki
  • Onohara main store
  • Mizuguchi Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company Nagasaki Branch
  • MHI Power Control Systems Co., Ltd.
  • Nogami Fruits and Vegetables
  • Seibu Disaster Prevention Limited Company
  • Nagasaki Machinery and Electric Service Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Prefectural Association of Architects and Building Engineers, Nagasaki Branch
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Nagasaki Prefecture Poultry Farming Cooperative
  • Matsuzaki Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Business Hotel Newport
  • Atom Industries Co., Ltd.
  • Tsurumei Gakuen Nagasaki Girls' High School
  • Chinese Restaurant Hongdengki
  • Nagasaki Welfare Association
  • Toa-kaku Parking
  • Tezuka Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Machine Tools Co., Ltd.
  • Orishikida Steel Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Inazuma Electrical Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Confectionery Sales Co., Ltd.
  • Anest Ltd.
  • Yamadaya Oil Co., Ltd.
  • Yamaichi Shoji Co., Ltd.
  • Daikoku Land Co., Ltd.
  • Sekisui House Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Shinko Taxi Co., Ltd.
  • Kojima Limited Company
  • Nagasaki Nishisonogi Agriculture (Association)
  • Nagasaki Prefectural Real Estate Transaction Association Nagasaki Branch
  • Sakamoto Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Matsuei Equipment Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Nagasaki Machinery Works Co., Ltd.
  • Yamatoya Co., Ltd.
  • Canned Transport Co., Ltd.
  • Yokoo Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Aim Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Food Warehouse Co., Ltd.
  • Nishi Kyushu Subaru Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Prefecture Oil Cooperative Association
  • Nagasaki Electrical Contractors Association
  • Choko Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.
  • King Taxi Co., Ltd.
  • Maronnier Ltd.
  • Marui Shoji Co., Ltd.
  • Nagako Soy Sauce and Miso Cooperative Association
  • Hashimoto Shokai Co., Ltd.
  • ISK Co., Ltd.
  • Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Prefectural Construction Association
  • Nippon Life Insurance Company Nagasaki Branch
  • Kyushu Distribution Co., Ltd.
  • Charcoal Grill Kitchen Mitsuwa
  • Fukujuya Honpo Limited Company
  • Nippon Reiyu Co., Ltd.
  • Hanaoka Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Hayashikane Oil Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Carport Dejima
  • Obayashi Corporation
  • Kudo Surveying and Design Co., Ltd.
  • As Origin
  • Tanaka Kyokueido
  • Mangetsudo
  • Kyushu Advertising Co., Ltd.
  • Shinwa Giken Co., Ltd.
  • Passage Kinkai Co., Ltd.
  • Special Nursing Home for the Elderly Katafuchi Village
  • Nippon Paper Printing Co., Ltd.
  • Matsumoto Tekken Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Confectionery Shop Takumado
  • Clean Mat Co., Ltd.
  • Hotel JAL City Nagasaki
  • Baba Fruits and Vegetables
  • Fujijin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Assist Co., Ltd.
  • Taura Shoten
  • Hakuho Cleaning
  • Nagasaki Kamaboko Co., Ltd.
  • Fuji Shokai Co., Ltd.
  • Iwasaki Co., Ltd.
  • NRS Fukuya Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Lease Co., Ltd.
  • Nishiki Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Disinfection Co., Ltd.
  • Fujika Co., Ltd.
  • Ikemoto Fisheries Co., Ltd.
  • Saniclean Kyushu Co., Ltd.
  • Suzuki Bedding Store
  • Mominoki Co., Ltd.
  • Chinese Tammy Foods Ltd.
  • Nagasaki specialty confectionery Cruz
  • Maeda Cardboard Co., Ltd.
  • Sasaya Co., Ltd.
  • Sanwa Seimen Co., Ltd.
  • Pearl Dry Co., Ltd.
  • SPC Co., Ltd.
  • Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. Nagasaki Branch
  • Tsuruchan Co., Ltd.
  • Inasayama Kanko Hotel
  • Nagasaki Blue Sky Hotel
  • Nagasaki Sky Hotel
  • Hotel Nagasaki
  • Luke Plaza Hotel
  • Oedo Onsen Monogatari Nagasaki Hotel Seifu
  • Alpha In Nagasaki
  • JR Kyushu Hotel Nagasaki
  • Nagasaki Orion Hotel
  • Nisshokan Bettei Koyotei
  • Nisshokan New Building Baishokaku
  • Nagasaki Nisshokan
  • business royal hotel
  • Sakamotoya Ryotei
  • Business tourism hotel Ikeda
  • Business Inn Uchiyama
  • Hotel New Nagasaki
  • Yataro and Yataro South Building
  • Tabiraso Guest House
  • Nagasaki Bus Terminal Hotel
  • Hotel New Tanda
  • ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Gloverhill
  • Hotel Monterey Nagasaki
  • Speria Hotel Nagasaki
  • Nagasaki Aguri no Oka Kogen Hotel
  • Nagasaki Hotel Marine World
  • President Nagasaki Hotel
  • Hotel Concerto Nagasaki
  • Hotel Saint Paul Nagasaki
  • hotel H2 TRIP & BUSINESS NAGASAKI
  • i+Land nagasaki
  • i+Land Nagasaki Port Lodge
  • i+Land Nagasaki Minato Hotel
  • Hotel Ravian
  • Hilton Nagasaki
  • Coruscant Hotel Nagasaki Station I-3
  • Coruscant Hotel Nagasaki Station II
  • Coruscant Hotel Nagasaki Station III
  • Minshuku Ryokan Tanpopo
  • Minshuku Hifumi
  • Station Hotel Nagasaki Suwa
  • ocean palace resort
  • THE GLOBAL VIEW Nagasaki
  • Japanese-style Inn Origami
  • Ocean Resort Nomon Nagasaki
  • Hayashi Confectionery Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Taxi Joint Collection Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Guard System Co., Ltd.
  • Takamatsu Design Consultants
  • Welfare Life Nagasaki Ltd.
  • Kenyusha Design Co., Ltd.
  • glass road 1571
  • AMCO Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Takanoya, the original karasumi
  • Nagasaki Prefectural Mutual Aid Consumers Cooperative
  • Kyushu Labor Bank
  • Ichihiro Co., Ltd.
  • Fukushima Design Ltd.
  • Ryoki Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Kyowa Shoko Co., Ltd.
  • Ochimizu Masashi Shoten Co., Ltd.
  • Tatsuya Co., Ltd.
  • Yamada Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Royal Chester Nagasaki Hotel & Resort
  • Garden Terrace Nagasaki Hotel & Resort
  • Nagasaki Marriott Hotel
  • Nagasaki Sunset Marina Co., Ltd.
  • Nikko Co., Ltd.
  • Restaurant Ichiriki Co., Ltd.
  • Naganet Co., Ltd.
  • Kansai Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Daiei Co., Ltd.
  • Maeda Fruits and Vegetables
  • Sotowa Corporation Co., Ltd.
  • Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
  • Kaisei Gakuen Educational Corporation
  • Nagasaki Port Co., Ltd.
  • Restaurant Aoyagi
  • Nagamoe Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Toho Food Services Co., Ltd.
  • Nikuyoshi Co., Ltd.
  • Maruyoshi Butcher Shop
  • Hirotaka Co., Ltd.
  • Seibunsha Printing Co., Ltd.
  • Takayuki Matsuo Store
  • Nagasaki Confectionery Factory
  • Matsumoto Shoji Co., Ltd.
  • Token Lease Co., Ltd.
  • Ajimori Co., Ltd.
  • Mogi Ichimaruka Honke Co., Ltd.
  • Horaiken
  • (School) Keio University
  • Dejima Messe Nagasaki
  • TMEIC Corporation
  • Kurose Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Machida store
  • Mikihiko Adachi Tax Accountant Office
  • Kurita Bussan Co., Ltd.
  • (Limited) Tori Sen
  • Ruitai Noodle Factory
  • Obama Foods Co., Ltd.
  • Nagasaki Chinese Restaurant Association
  • Ajisai Hatano Tax Accountants Corporation
  • Iwata Industries Co., Ltd. Nagasaki Branch
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