The best theme park in Fukuoka,
Huis Ten Bosch

Huis Ten Bosch, which is called one of the three major theme parks along with Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan, is a must-see destination when traveling to Fukuoka. It is the largest theme park in Asia, where you can see 17th century Dutch streets and European rural landscapes, and enjoy 6 theme park zones and over 50 attractions with one passport. You can also enjoy various theme zones such as the World Flower Exhibition, Halloween Day Party, Wine Festival, Picasso and 20th Century French Painting Exhibition, and the Best Christmas.

Also, you can look down on the entire Huis Ten Bosch from the observation deck inside, and you can also take a leisurely stroll down the beautiful streets, so it's really great. It's a great place to take pictures, in particular. There's also a lot of delicious food inside, and there's also a place where you can drink beer while watching the performance, so keep that in mind!

Let me tell you how to get there from Hakata!

Since many people take a day to visit Huis Ten Bosch during their trip to Fukuoka, I will introduce how to get to Huis Ten Bosch from Hakata Station.

1. How to get to Huis Ten Bosch by express bus:
The express bus to Huis Ten Bosch departs from Tenjin Terminal and goes via Hakata Terminal, so you can depart from either Tenjin or Hakata.
Board at Hakata Station Gate 31 / Get off at Huis Ten Bosch Stop 3
Fare: 2,310 yen
Travel time: 2 hours 10 minutes from Tenjin / 1 hour 50 minutes from Hakata
Sanq Pass Available Purchase Sanq Pass

2. How to get to Huis Ten Bosch by train:
Just board the 'Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch' departing from Hakata Station.
Fare: 3,420 yen
Travel time: 1 hour and 50 minutes from Hakata
JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyushu, North Kyushu) available Purchase JR North Kyushu Pass

You can easily visit Huis Ten Bosch in these two ways. Personally, I recommend choosing the transportation method because you can ride for free depending on whether you purchased the Sun-Q Pass or the JR North Kyushu Pass.

Let me introduce Huis Ten Bosch in detail.

Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park where you can experience different charms depending on the season. From spring to summer, you can see the most gorgeous tulip festival with 1 million flowers, and in winter, you can see colorful flowers such as orchids. Also, at night, you can see the illumination that is the pride of Huis Ten Bosch. You can see the kingdom of light illuminated by 13 million LED bulbs. The illuminated European streetscape and the illumination that changes with the season are truly fascinating.

Introducing the charm of the city of flowers that change with the seasons

In the 'City of Flowers', where you can enjoy the seasons with all five senses, there are flowers for each season. The gorgeous flowers that color the entire Huis Ten Bosch all year round are truly charming.

Spring♡ Late February - Early April:
During this period, you can see beautiful tulips on Flower Road.

Early Summer♡ Early May - Early July:
During this period, a rose festival is held in the Grand Rose Garden. It is splendidly decorated with roses of various colors, from white to pink and red.

Summer♡ Early July - Early September:
In summer, you can meet sunflowers. Come see the yellow sunflowers at Flower Square and Flower Road!

Fall♡ Early September - Early November:
At this time, you can meet Dahlia Mom at Huis Ten Bosch.

Christmas♡ Early November - Late December:
During the Christmas season, you can see flower art from poinsettias.

Winter♡ Late December - Late February:
In the winter season, you can see the Flower Passage Shiragane. The white-toned flower art is attractive!

Huis Ten Bosch Kingdom of Light at Night

When it gets dark, Huis Ten Bosch turns into a kingdom of light. The illuminated European streetscape and the illuminations that change with the seasons are truly amazing, and the kingdom of light has various themes. I will introduce these themes!

1. White Snow Fantasy:
A place to see a splendid silver-white world lighting ceremony that adds the works of overseas artists to the European streetscape.

2. Aurora Garden of Light:
A mystical place where illuminations transform into full color from a 60m wide light cannon.

3. Silver Promenade:
The tree-lined road leading to Palace Huis Ten Bosch is decorated with illuminations inspired by snowflakes.

4. 3D Projection Mapping:
A wondrous illusion illuminated on the night street. You can enjoy the beauty of the images limited to that season, which change their theme and appearance depending on the season.

You must see the fireworks festival.

Huis Ten Bosch hosts special fireworks displays throughout the season! If you are planning to visit in 2024, be sure to check the schedule. You can check the schedule here !

 

Ticket Information

⚡ One-day ticket: Enjoy access to approximately 40 attractions, convenient on-site buses and canal cruisers, limited-time events & exhibitions, and museums all day long.
⚡ After 3 Ticket: This ticket allows entry from 3pm and allows access to approximately 40 attractions. Please note that prices may vary on fireworks days.
⚡ Special viewing ticket: This is a ticket that allows you to see the fireworks festival up close. (Admission ticket not included)
⚡Fireworks Show Date

• September 14, 15, 21, 22
• October 12, 13, 26
• November 2, 3, 16

 

I recommend purchasing special viewing seats.

This ticket allows you to watch the beautiful fireworks display that colors the night sky in a more private location rather than in the midst of crowded crowds, and includes seat A.

Special viewing tickets do not include admission tickets, so you must purchase admission tickets (One Day/After 3) separately . Special viewing tickets can be used after exchanging them for actual tickets on the day of use.

 

Special viewing ticket exchange location

You can exchange it at the Porcelain Museum in Harbor Town within Huis Ten Bosch.
* Exchange time - 18:00-20:00 (Fireworks viewing location and opening time)
* Viewing location - Marine Front Hall (in front of Hotel Den Haag)
* Opening hours - 20:30~20:45

I recommend a nice restaurant inside.

Huis Ten Bosch has a wide variety of delicious restaurants, from cafes to restaurants. While theme parks are often criticized for being expensive and not very tasty, Huis Ten Bosch is famous for having many restaurants with food quality that exceeds expectations.

1. Fluprint (Flower Road):
A cafe where you can enjoy coffee while looking at flowers and windmills on the terrace of the canal

2. Aura (Adventure Park):
Japanese seasonal food restaurant selling healthy food

3. Pepper Lunch:
A steakhouse with the motto of cheap and delicious food.

4. AKURBER (Amsterdam City):
A French-based buffet restaurant that focuses on Nagasaki ingredients

There are so many other restaurants out there. If you want to see all of them , go here !

Small tips for Huis Ten Bosch

Huis Ten Bosch has so much to see that I definitely recommend going, but it takes about 4 hours round trip, so I recommend leaving early in the morning and returning at night. However, if you see the illuminations and fireworks at night, the return trip will be quite a challenge, so I recommend finding accommodations at Sasebo Station.

Why you should buy tickets from WAG

As the official Korean partner of Huis Ten Bosch in Japan, WAG sells tickets at the lowest prices all year round . Also, since the tickets are available for immediate use upon purchase, you can pay on-site and use them whenever you want.

Purchase Huis Ten Bosch admission tickets at a reasonable price from Wag and enjoy your Fukuoka trip even more!