Huis Ten Bosch

Overview

Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, that recreates the Netherlands and takes Europe as a whole for its theme. Opened on March 25, 1992, it covers an area about 1.5 times that of the Tokyo Disney Resort and ranks among the largest single theme parks in Japan. Its name comes from Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, one of the official residences of the Dutch royal family.

Highlights

• ●A Europe-themed park recreating Dutch townscapes
• ●Scenery of canals, windmills, and seasonal flowers
• ●One of the largest single theme park grounds in Japan
• ●Known as a filming location for dramas, films, and commercials

History

Opened on March 25, 1992, Huis Ten Bosch was developed as a theme park recreating the streets of the Netherlands. Its name derives from Huis ten Bosch, one of the official residences of the Dutch royal family. The site has even become a local district name, its address being 1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Walk through the areas recreating Dutch townscapes
2. 2Take in the views along the canals and of the windmills
3. 3Stroll the grounds decorated with seasonal flowers
4. 4Round off the visit by savoring the atmosphere of the surrounding town

Did you know?

💡 The address of the site is 1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo, meaning the park's name has become the district name itself.

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