Three years since Takamura Kotaro (髙村耕太郎) became president of Huis Ten Bosch: the goal of becoming a “first-class theme park” is “about halfway there”; IR to be watched from the sidelines (Nagasaki Shimbun)

Takamura Kotaro (髙村耕太郎), who has reached three years since becoming president of the theme park Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, spoke about plans to expand its new attractions and strengthen ties with the local community. Meanwhile, he indicated that the company would take a wait-and-see approach for now regarding renewed efforts to attract an integrated resort (IR).

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Takamura Kotaro (髙村耕太郎) has reached three years since becoming president of Huis Ten Bosch and, in an interview, expressed his intention to enhance regional value by adding new attractions and working with surrounding municipalities. Regarding renewed efforts to attract an IR, he did not express a view at this stage and made clear that the company intends to take a wait-and-see approach.

With becoming a top-tier theme park as its goal, Huis Ten Bosch explained that it has introduced 3 new attractions to date, and indicated that it has achieved “roughly half” of that goal. Takamura expressed the view that 5 iconic experiences are needed and said that 1 or 2 more additions are necessary.

Huis Ten Bosch is under the umbrella of investment company PAG and plans to introduce new attractions featuring Miffy and Evangelion from June 2025 onward. Visitor numbers increased to 1.3 times the level a year earlier in April 2026, and the park is scheduled to open its first roller coaster in spring 2027.

Regarding the shift in its business model toward a resort focused on extended stays, the company indicated that it would establish the Nishi-Kyushu Sasebo Wide Area Urban Zone Council, comprising 12 municipalities in Nagasaki and Saga prefectures, and the General Incorporated Association Hizen, and continue working with local governments.

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EventTakamura Kotaro (髙村耕太郎) has reached three years since becoming president of Huis Ten Bosch.

Target priceThe goal of becoming a top-tier theme park was described as roughly half achieved.

New attractionsThree new attractions were introduced.

VisitorsIn April 2026, visitor numbers increased to 1.3 times the level a year earlier.

Next openingThe first roller coaster is scheduled to open in spring 2027.

IR stanceThe company intends to take a wait-and-see approach to renewed efforts to attract an IR.

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Three years since Takamura Kotaro (髙村 耕太郎) became president of Huis Ten Bosch: the goal of becoming a “first-class theme park” is “about halfway there”; IR to be watched from the sidelines (Nagasaki Shimbun)

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Three years since Takamura Kotaro (髙村耕太郎) became president of Huis Ten Bosch: the goal of becoming a “first-class theme park” is “about halfway there”; IR to be watched from the sidelines (Nagasaki Shimbun)