Nagasaki unveils new attractions, with a chance to set sail on the One Piece Thousand Sunny

By Li Xinyi, compiled and reported

Nagasaki Holland Village, the most popular destination in Kyushu, Japan, is even more exciting this winter. In addition to the annual "Kingdom of Light" winter illumination event, the romantic and joyful "White Ferris Wheel" will begin operation on November 25. Of course, the ever-crowded real-life version of the One Piece Thousand Sunny is always a hit. From today (November 1) until December 6, visit the brand-new Nagasaki tourism website “Nagasaki New Play,” leave a comment on the Sasebo blog, and you could win a free 3-day, 2-night Nagasaki trip, including an overnight stay at Holland Village, where you can get up close to the real-life One Piece Thousand Sunny and set sail with Luffy.

In addition to the popular European-style resort Holland Village and the romantic port city of Nagasaki, the region also offers steamy hot springs in Unzen and Shimabara, fresh seafood in Omura and Isahaya, as well as opportunities to explore its outlying islands. The newly launched Nagasaki tourism website “Nagasaki New Play” is now online, providing the latest Nagasaki travel information, DIY travel itinerary guides, and updates on tour group packages.

From November 1 to December 6, simply visit the Sasebo blog, leave a comment, and you could win a Nagasaki free trip worth over NT$25,000. This includes round-trip flights from Taipei to Fukuoka, one night each at the super-luxurious European-style “Amsterdam Hotel” in Holland Village and a hotel in central Nagasaki. You can also pay an additional ¥1,000 JPY to ride the currently most popular One Piece Thousand Sunny, and may have a chance to win limited-edition One Piece merchandise.

Nagasaki New Play: www.nagasaki-tabinet.com.tw