{"id":175826,"date":"2026-01-30T09:07:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T00:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=175826&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2026-02-12T18:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:08:54","slug":"nagasaki-lantern-festival-26","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/nagasaki-lantern-festival-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagasaki Lantern Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Held in conjunction with Lunar New Year (Shunsetsu), this is one of Nagasaki\u2019s signature winter events. During the 18-day festival, around 15,000 vividly colored Chinese lanterns illuminate the city center, creating a magical atmosphere. Lantern displays are set up at 11 locations, including Shinchi Chinatown, Minato Park, and Ch\u016b\u014d Park, each offering a distinct visual experience.<\/p>\n<p>Evening street events such as dragon dances and the Emperor\u2019s Parade offer chances to experience Chinese culture while exploring the city. Food stalls add to the festive atmosphere with a variety of snacks. Check the official website in advance for venue maps and event schedules.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_175782\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-175782\" class=\"size-full wp-image-175782\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-001.jpeg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nagasaki Lantern Festival, \u9577\u5d0e\u30e9\u30f3\u30bf\u30f3\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30c6\u30a3\u30d0\u30eb\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-001.jpeg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-001.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-001.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-001.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-175782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u5199\u771f\u63d0\u4f9b\uff1a\uff08\u4e00\u793e\uff09\u9577\u5d0e\u770c\u89b3\u5149\u9023\u76df<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u2022 Feb. 6, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Feb. 23, 2026 (Mon., hol.)<br \/>\n\u2022 Lantern lighting hours: 17:00~22:00 (lights out at 21:00 on the last day)<br \/>\n\u2022 Free entry (some paid facilities)<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kF9DzdYqsdRPSgeM7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.at-nagasaki.jp\/lantern-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.at-nagasaki.jp\/lantern-festival<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_175783\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-175783\" class=\"size-full wp-image-175783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-002.jpeg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nagasaki Lantern Festival, \u9577\u5d0e\u30e9\u30f3\u30bf\u30f3\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30c6\u30a3\u30d0\u30eb\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-002.jpeg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-002.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-002.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fn_nagasaki-lantern-fes_2026_cl-002.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-175783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u5199\u771f\u63d0\u4f9b\uff1a\uff08\u4e00\u793e\uff09\u9577\u5d0e\u770c\u89b3\u5149\u9023\u76df<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Held in conjunction with Lunar New Year (Shunsetsu), this is one of Nagasaki\u2019s signature winter events. 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