February Events '26
Use the links below to jump to your area, or check out the calendar to see an organised view of events across Nagasaki and their dates!
Iki Area
11th (Wednesday), 11:30am – 4pm
Facilities around Otani Park
大谷公園内各施設
Beat the cold weather by sweating it away on Foundation Day! Participate in all kinds of sports like walking, basketball, and even cheerleading! All ages are welcome Check out more information here: Sports Festival
Hokusho Area
Hirado
Crying Baby Sumo Event
3rd (Tuesday), 8:30am – 4pm
Saikyo-ji Temple, Hirado City
長崎県平戸市 最教寺
The Konaki Crybaby Sumo is held annually at the Saikyo-ji Temple on `Setsubun`, or the beginning of spring. Two babies at one time are brought into the sumo ring to compete. The first one to cry after the referee has shouted `Hakkeyoi` is the winner. Check out more information here: https://guide.jr-odekake.net/event/128772
Hina Doll Festival
Mid-February – Early April
Locations Around Hirado City
In early spring, you can enjoy the displays of hina dolls of the Hinamatsuri (or Girl’s Festival) in the shopping-street and various other places. The dolls of the Matsuura clan in the Matsuura Historical Museum are especially worth viewing.
Sasebo Area
Sasebo
Setsubun Star Festival
1st (Sunday), 9am – 5pm
Too Town, Sasebo City
〒857-0864 長崎県佐世保市戸尾町9-8
Setsubun (節分) literally means “seasonal division” and is a festival held on the day before the beginning of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Rituals are held on this day to drive away evil spirits and welcome good fortune. There are large incense burning prayer events and bean-throwing for good luck! Check out more information here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/62445
Tulip Celebration
February 6th (Friday) – April 6th (Monday)
Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo
長崎県佐世保市ハウステンボス町（ハウステンボス）
Cost: ¥7,600 Entrance Fee
Walk down “Flower Road” and feel like you’ve been transported to the Netherlands with the wonderful aroma of Tulips as far as the eye can see! The fields of flowers turn Huis Ten Bosch into a beautiful display of colour to welcome the coming of spring! Check out more information here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/60668
Spring Tree Markets
7th (Saturday) – 15th (Sunday), 9am – 5pm
Matsuura Park, Sasebo City
長崎県佐世保市松浦町4-7（松浦公園）
Take part in this annual spring event as about 10,000 kinds of garden trees, fruit tree seedlings, bonsai, flower seedlings, hardware, etc. will be exhibited and sold. Many people from outside the city come to gather, buy, sell and learn every year! The staff of each exhibition space answers any questions on planting, so even planting beginners can get insightful tips and tricks from masters of the trade. Check out more information here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/63120
Omegae Brewery Sake Making & Tasting Tour
14th (Saturday) & 15th (Sunday), 10am – 3pm
Omega Sake Brewery, Joma Town, Sasebo City
長崎県佐世保市城間町317
Get a free shuttle bus from Huis Ten Bosch station, head to the brewery and taste the history and feel wrapped up in the atmosphere of the Edo Period. Taste more than 30 types of sake, shochu, liqueur, non-alcoholic sweet sake, etc. Check out more info here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/64417
Atago City Festival
20th (Friday) – 22nd (Sunday), 10am – 5pm
Atago Town, Sasebo City
長崎県佐世保市相浦町 愛宕神社、相浦港～相浦橋
Atago City boasts a history of more than 450 years. Aiura Main Street becomes a pedestrian paradise during this festival, and along the way, stalls of local specialties such as plants, seedlings, bamboo work, and seafood are lined up and available for perusing. Check out more information here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/61995
Land and Sea Festival
21st (Saturday) – 22nd (Sunday), 10am – 4pm
Shimase Park, Sasebo City
〒857-0806 長崎県佐世保市島瀬町6（島瀬公園）
Each store’s proud gems, such as Sechihara green tea, local agricultural products, and Higashihama’s fresh seafood, will be sold. This year, buy tea grown in Matsuura City and Saza Town. You can choose your favourite tea while comparing the exquisite tastes of each store. Check out more information here: https://www.sasebo99.com/event/100295
1st (Sunday), 2pm – 4pm
Atagoyama Garden, Ojika Town
愛宕山園地北松浦郡小值賀町前方鄉
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the designation of Saikai National Park, new cherry blossoms will be planted around Ojika Town. Touch some soil and nurture the future spring together! Bring clothes that can get dirty, a towel and gloves and get digging! Make sure to call up to register if you would like to participate! Check out more here (JPNS Only): Ojika Website
Kawatana
‘Let’s Speak Japanese’ Class
8th (Saturday), 1:30pm – 3pm
2F Lecture Hall, Kawatana Chuou Community Centre, Kawatana Town
川棚町中央公民館2階講堂、（長崎県東彼杵郡川棚町中組鄉1506)
Turn your Japanese learning experience into a more immersive opportunity with this class! The topic for this class is to learn about the Japanese culture “Sado”, which means “tea ceremony”. Attending the class is free, so why not give it a go? You must register by February 4th (Wednesday) if you wish to attend. Check out the pamphlet for more info. Japanese Class PDF
Hasami
March 28th (Saturday)
Locations Around Hasami Town
長崎県東彼杵郡波佐見町 波佐見町立南小学校周辺
It might seem like it’s a long time off still, but these Cherry Blossom tours through Hasami sell out fast! They usually completely sell out by the end of February, so be sure to get it quick so you don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! Check out the website to book here: https://onsen-gastronomy.com/eventinfo/hasami-20260328/
Omura Area
Omura City
Omura Han Post Festival
11th (Wednesday), 9:30am – 3pm
Boat Race Parking Lot no. 5, Omura City
長崎県大村市 ボートレース大村 第5駐車場
The “Omura Han Post Festival” will be held, bringing together attractive local products from within and outside of Omura City, as well as agricultural and marine products and crafts. In addition to selling special products, there are also plenty of fun events. Check out more here (JPNS Only): https://guide.jr-odekake.net/event/128931
Higashisonogi
Sonagi Green Tea Experience
15th (Sunday), 1pm – 5pm
General Hall, Higashisonogi Town
東彼杵町総合会館, （東彼杵郡東彼杵町彼杵宿郷706-4）
Cost: ¥5,000pp
Blend, mix and taste 5 different kinds of green tea with made by your own hands. You can also learn how to make a miso that pairs nicely with your green tea delight. Registration is required to attend! Check out more here and the registration link (JPNS Only): Green Tea Experience
Goto Area
February 28th (Saturday) – March 8th (Sunday)
Goto Harbour Park (Main Area)
五島港公園（メイン会場）、福江武家屋敷通りふるさと館ほか五島市内一帯
Saikai Area
8th (Sunday) & 15th (Sunday), 10am
Yokose West Port, Saikai City
西海市西海町横瀬郷 横瀬西港
Experience Saikai from a different perspective! Mix with locals and learn more about Saikai on this 60 minute cruise. Check out more information here (JPNS only): https://saikaicity.jp/event/detail.php?id=643
Until February 28th (Saturday)
Nagasaki Biopark, Capybara Habitat, Saikai City
長崎県西海市 長崎バイオパーク カピバラ展示場
At Nagasaki Biopark, you can see capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, taking a bath in an open-air stone bath. Take a break and watch some Capybara’s soak in the warm water. Check out more information here (JPNS only): https://guide.jr-odekake.net/event/126080
Nishisonogi Area
Nagayo & Togitsu
28th (Saturday), 1:30pm – 5pm
Royal Chester Nagasaki Hotel & Retreat
ロイヤルチェスター長崎 ホテル＆リトリート(長崎市赤迫3-6-10）
Cost: ¥3000
Have your cake, and eat it too! Mix with only 28 – 39 year old single people whilst delighting in a sweet treat or two! There is a dress code, so be aware of this before heading out. Be sure to check out the website for more information registration here (JPNS only): https://webtown.nagayo.jp/kiji0034747/index.html
Nagasaki City Area
Nomozaki Daffodil Festival
January 31st – February 15th
Suisen-no-Sato Park, Nomozaki
長崎県長崎市野母町568-1(長崎市野母崎総合運動公園内)
Held annually at Suisen-no-Sato Park, in the Nomozaki district at the tip of the Nagasaki Peninsula, the scent of around 10 million daffodils in full bloom, which are carried on the salty sea breeze, has been chosen as one of the “100 Scents of Japan” by the Ministry of the Environment. Check out more information here: https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/en/events_multilingual/51739
50th Annual “Smile Festival”
1st (Sunday), 11am – 4pm
Around AMU Plaza, Nagasaki City
アミュプラザ長崎かもめ広場
Take part in this one day wholesale market! There are plenty of stalls to take a look at and goods to buy!
2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival
6th (Friday) – 23rd (Monday)
Locations Around Chinatown, Nagasaki City
長崎県長崎市新地中華街、観光通りアーケード、中央公園 他
Take in the sights of the largest lantern festival in all of Japan! Want to know more about it? Peep the Culture Note in the newsletter, or check out this webpage for more info: https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/en/events_multilingual/51795
‘Make Your Own Soba’ Experience
Any day, 10am – 1pm
Eiwa Chaya, Nishikai Town, Nagasaki City
甑岩茶屋,長崎県長崎市西海町2081－4
Cost: ¥2,500
Surrounded by lush nature on the top of a hill, you can experience a small insight into the life of a soba maker! Learn to pull, stretch, boil and eat soba with your own hands in this 2 hour workshop. Check out more information about it here: https://play.nagasaki-visit.or.jp/contents/7073
28th (Saturday), 5pm – 7pm
Cost: ¥300
3F Gym, Nagasaki Shimin Kaikan
3階体育館、市民会館、魚の町5−１
Volleyball is back for the new year! Tick off your New Year’s resolution and try something new! Mix with plenty of other JETs and citizens of Nagasaki whilst playing some volleyball! Make sure to sign up here: Sign-Up Form
Check out the pamphlet here: Feb 28th 2026 Volleyball poster
27th (Friday), 6pm – 9pm
Nagasaki Civic Centre (Shimin Kaikan), Nagasaki City
市民会館、長崎県長崎市魚の町（5−１）
Karan is back at it again with another banger event! Learn to cook multiple dishes from around the world! Eat good food and meet even better people at this social cook and talk experience! Be sure to sign up before Feb 10th! Sign up here: Sign-Up Form
Check out the pamphlet here: Feb 27th Intl Kitchen Event
RUDO Dance Factory Annual Dance Showcase
22nd (Sunday), 11am – 8pm
Happiness Arena at Nagasaki Stadium City
HAPPINESS ARENA、長崎スタジアムシティ
Watch and support fellow ALTs, Rachael and Gabbii, perform in multiple dance routines throughout the day! Students from around Nagasaki will also perform during this multi-event showcase too! Check out the flyer here: RUDO Flyer
Shimabara Peninsula Area
Unzen
Akari No Hanaboro
7th (Saturday) – 28th (Saturday)
Around Unzen Town
長崎県雲仙市 雲仙温泉街一帯
An event featuring lights inspired by hoarfrost (Hanaboro), which represents Unzen in winter, will be held throughout the town. Illuminations, trees, candlelight, etc. will be lit to create a fantastical scenery. There will also be a fireworks display from February 14th, 21st to 22nd, and 28th. Check out more info here (JPNS Only): Unzen Website
Shimabara
Shimabara Hina Doll Exhibit
February 7th (Saturday) – March 8th (Sunday)
Shimabara Castle Tourism Reconstruction Memorial Hall, Shimabara City
島原城観光復興記念館（メイン会場）
Held to announce the arrival of spring in Shimabara, at the Shimabara Castle Tourism Reconstruction Memorial Hall, you can see the Shimabara Oshie Hina Exhibition. Characterised with two-dimensional designs, the nostalgic and familiar dolls of Shimabara can be enjoyed for everyone to see! Be sure to check out more info and reserve from here (JPNS Only): https://shimabaraonsen.com/guide/hinamegurin