“Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch” Launches! Japan's First*1 “Evangelion The Ride - 8K -” Grand Opening on Friday, April 24, 2026!
Huis Ten Bosch is launching its third growth strategy phase with the grand opening of Japan's first*1 8K ride attraction, "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," on April 24, 2026, marking the start of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch." An opening ceremony was held today, April 22, featuring Yoko Takahashi and other guests.
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Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park resort in Nagasaki Prefecture branded as an "Enchanting Otherworld," will grand open "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," Japan's first*1 8K ride attraction themed after 'Evangelion,' as the third phase of its growth strategy starting this Friday, April 24. With this, "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch" will finally launch.
Ahead of the opening, an opening ceremony was held today, Wednesday, April 22. The ceremony grandly celebrated the launch of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch" with a spectacular performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band, along with singer Yoko Takahashi and 'Evangelion' fans gathered at the venue.
Scene from the Opening Ceremony: From left, Yoko Takahashi and Kotaro Takamura, Representative Director, President, Executive Officer, and CEO of Huis Ten Bosch.
Today at 1:00 PM, an opening ceremony was held in Attraction Town ahead of the opening of "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," Japan's first*1 8K ride attraction themed after 'Evangelion.'
The opening ceremony began splendidly with a wonderful performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band, who rushed to celebrate the launch of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Kotaro Takamura, Representative Director, President, Executive Officer, and CEO of Huis Ten Bosch, who first took the stage, expressed gratitude to all parties involved in the launch of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch." He stated, "We believe that fans who know the depth of 'Eva' will have a deeper experience, and those encountering 'Eva' for the first time will have a new encounter, delivering wonderful emotions. We have meticulously crafted the world of 'Eva' down to the smallest details."
He continued, "We want you to create good memories through an irreplaceable and wonderful experience that can only be found here at Huis Ten Bosch, where the beauty of this land of Nagasaki and Sasebo, including the beautiful Omura Bay stretching before your eyes, merges with the splendor of Eva."
Subsequently, with a call from the MC and loud applause, special guest singer Yoko Takahashi appeared. Prior to the ceremony, Ms. Takahashi, who had an exhilarating early experience of "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," commented, "I came here expecting to see a completely different world of 'Eva,' which is celebrating its 31st year. I experienced the 'Eva' ride a step ahead of everyone, and it has become my favorite attraction ever. I hope we can create a day where we can talk about it together with everyone who experiences it."
Then, as the excitement in the venue reached its peak, in response to Ms. Takahashi's call of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch," fans responded with "Launch!" and golden ribbons soared high into the sky, splendidly launching "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Amidst great excitement, "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -" was unveiled to the media after the opening ceremony. From 2:00 PM, specially invited guests selected through prior recruitment had a preview experience of the attraction, and everyone was filled with strong emotion and excitement, to the point of applause at the end. Rally attractions, gourmet food, and merchandise were also enjoyed with cheers.
Overview of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch"
"Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," Japan's first*1, offering the greatest excitement ever, themed after the globally beloved 'Evangelion,' is born. You will be drawn into a fierce battle with Angels, experiencing despair like never before. Both fans and those new to 'Evangelion' can experience overwhelming scale and extraordinary power and excitement.
Furthermore, not limited to this ride attraction, as "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch," various contents allowing you to experience the world of 'Evangelion' will also open on the same day. These include the "NERV Sasebo Branch Operation Approval Stamp Rally" utilizing the entire park, "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" in collaboration with a spectacular light entertainment show, Huis Ten Bosch exclusive gourmet food and merchandise to enjoy 'Evangelion' with all five senses, and even a hotel stay in the "NERV Sasebo Branch Staff Temporary Accommodation Special Specification Hotel den Haag Special Room" where you can spend the night in the Intercepting Fortress City as a NERV staff member.
* : All images are for illustration purposes only.
*1: Regarding the use of 8K video in an Evangelion attraction (Huis Ten Bosch research, 2025).
[Customer Inquiries] Huis Ten Bosch General Information (Navi Dial) Tel: 0570 (064) 110
Ahead of the opening, an opening ceremony was held today, Wednesday, April 22. The ceremony grandly celebrated the launch of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch" with a spectacular performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band, along with singer Yoko Takahashi and 'Evangelion' fans gathered at the venue.
Scene from the Opening Ceremony: From left, Yoko Takahashi and Kotaro Takamura, Representative Director, President, Executive Officer, and CEO of Huis Ten Bosch.
Today at 1:00 PM, an opening ceremony was held in Attraction Town ahead of the opening of "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," Japan's first*1 8K ride attraction themed after 'Evangelion.'
The opening ceremony began splendidly with a wonderful performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo Band, who rushed to celebrate the launch of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Kotaro Takamura, Representative Director, President, Executive Officer, and CEO of Huis Ten Bosch, who first took the stage, expressed gratitude to all parties involved in the launch of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch." He stated, "We believe that fans who know the depth of 'Eva' will have a deeper experience, and those encountering 'Eva' for the first time will have a new encounter, delivering wonderful emotions. We have meticulously crafted the world of 'Eva' down to the smallest details."
He continued, "We want you to create good memories through an irreplaceable and wonderful experience that can only be found here at Huis Ten Bosch, where the beauty of this land of Nagasaki and Sasebo, including the beautiful Omura Bay stretching before your eyes, merges with the splendor of Eva."
Subsequently, with a call from the MC and loud applause, special guest singer Yoko Takahashi appeared. Prior to the ceremony, Ms. Takahashi, who had an exhilarating early experience of "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," commented, "I came here expecting to see a completely different world of 'Eva,' which is celebrating its 31st year. I experienced the 'Eva' ride a step ahead of everyone, and it has become my favorite attraction ever. I hope we can create a day where we can talk about it together with everyone who experiences it."
Then, as the excitement in the venue reached its peak, in response to Ms. Takahashi's call of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch," fans responded with "Launch!" and golden ribbons soared high into the sky, splendidly launching "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch."
Amidst great excitement, "Evangelion The Ride - 8K -" was unveiled to the media after the opening ceremony. From 2:00 PM, specially invited guests selected through prior recruitment had a preview experience of the attraction, and everyone was filled with strong emotion and excitement, to the point of applause at the end. Rally attractions, gourmet food, and merchandise were also enjoyed with cheers.
Overview of "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch"
"Evangelion The Ride - 8K -," Japan's first*1, offering the greatest excitement ever, themed after the globally beloved 'Evangelion,' is born. You will be drawn into a fierce battle with Angels, experiencing despair like never before. Both fans and those new to 'Evangelion' can experience overwhelming scale and extraordinary power and excitement.
Furthermore, not limited to this ride attraction, as "Intercepting Fortress City Huis Ten Bosch," various contents allowing you to experience the world of 'Evangelion' will also open on the same day. These include the "NERV Sasebo Branch Operation Approval Stamp Rally" utilizing the entire park, "Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION" in collaboration with a spectacular light entertainment show, Huis Ten Bosch exclusive gourmet food and merchandise to enjoy 'Evangelion' with all five senses, and even a hotel stay in the "NERV Sasebo Branch Staff Temporary Accommodation Special Specification Hotel den Haag Special Room" where you can spend the night in the Intercepting Fortress City as a NERV staff member.
* : All images are for illustration purposes only.
*1: Regarding the use of 8K video in an Evangelion attraction (Huis Ten Bosch research, 2025).
[Customer Inquiries] Huis Ten Bosch General Information (Navi Dial) Tel: 0570 (064) 110