Sparkling Lights on the Page of Memories
In Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, the winter tradition “Kirakira Festival in SASEBO” will be held. Centered on Shimanose Park, the entire city area will be decorated with approximately 1 million illuminations, creating a gorgeous world of light.
Highlights
- Shimanose Park Illuminations: A large Christmas tree and various light objects will beautifully decorate Shimanose Park.
- Shimanose Art Center Illuminations: A masterpiece illumination using a huge wall surface of 37m high and 27m wide. The work selected by design competition will shine as light art.
- Saruku City 4〇3 Arcade Illuminations: The entire arcade will be decorated with illuminations, allowing you to enjoy shopping as well.
- Weekend Events: Every Saturday and Sunday, various events will be held, such as catering car stalls, music live performances, and dance shows.
Event Information
- Lighting Ceremony: A lighting ceremony will be held from 18:00 on Friday, November 29th. It will open with a gorgeous event such as a performance by a music band.
- Kirakira Music Fair: On Saturday, November 30th, a music fair will be held where you can enjoy various genres of music.
- Starlight Kirakira Dance Show: On Sunday, December 1st, you can enjoy dance performances.
- YOSAKOI Machinaka Raibu: On Sunday, December 1st, there will also be a YOSAKOI dance performance.
Basic Information about Kirakira Festival in SASEBO
Item Information
- Location: Around Shimanose Park
- Holding Period: Illumination Lighting: Friday, November 29, 2024 to Monday, January 13, 2025
- Event Holding: Friday, November 29, 2024 to Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Light-up Time: Illumination Lighting: 17:00-23:00
- Friday, November 29th is 18:00-23:00
- 10:00-20:00 when events are held on Saturdays and Sundays
- Fee: Free admission
- Inquiries: 0956-24-4411 Kirakira Festival Executive Committee Secretariat
Tourist Information about Sasebo City
Sasebo City is located in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture and is a city rich in nature surrounded by the sea and mountains. There are many attractive tourist spots such as Huis Ten Bosch, the Kujuku Islands, and Sasebo Burger.
Why not enjoy the shining city of Sasebo at the Kirakira Festival in SASEBO this winter?