China town
Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown is one of the three major Chinatowns
in Japan. It features about 50 Chinese restaurants and numerous
souvenir and sundry shops.
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This annual festival in Nagasaki is held to celebrate the Chinese
New Year. It originally started as a New Year celebration among
the Chinese residents living in Nagasaki, before expanding into
a major city-wide festival in 1994. During the festival, more than
10,000 lanterns beautifully decorate Chinatown and the
surrounding areas.
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Megane-bashi bridge
Built over the Nakashima River in 1634, Meganebashi (Spectacles
Bridge) is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. It was
constructed by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo, a second
–generation monk at Kofukuji Temple. Recognized for its historical
and architectural significance, this iconic bridge has been
designated as an Important Cultural Property.
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Meganebashi is also part of the first group of bridges built over
the Nakashima River. This stone, double-arch bridge received
the nickname ‘Spectacles Bridge’ because its two arches and
their reflection in the water perfectly create the image of a pair
of spectacles.
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Mount Inasa
Mount Inasa is one of the best viewpoints in Nagasaki. Standing 333
meters high, the mountain is located close to JR Nagasaki Station.
The summit can be reached by ropeway or car, offering panoramic
views over the city. Furthermore, the magnificent night view from
Mount Inasa has been selected as one of Japan’s Three Major
Night Views—along with Kitakyushu and Sapporo—as well as one
of the World’s Three Major Night Views, alongside Hong Kong and
Monaco.
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The World’s Three Major Night Views
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Dejima Wharf
This elegant harbor is a popular destination for both international
and domestic tourists. It features around 20 unique shops and
restaurants lined up along the waterfront, offering everything from
Japanese, Western, and Italian cuisine to beauty salons and
outdoor gear shops.
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It is quite the popular spot for people who want to relax while
viewing the sea beyond as they dine outdoors.
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Nagasaki Harbour
Located in the center of East Asia and surrounded by beautiful
green mountains, the city has long flourished as a hub of foreign
trade. Today, the harbor is home to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
which operates one of Japan’s largest and most historic
shipbuilding facilities.
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In addition to shipbuilding, the city manufactures and exports a
wide range of industrial equipment, including wind and thermal
power generators. Recently, the waterfront has been transformed
by the addition of a beautiful park and Megami Bridge (Venus Wing),
a stunning cable-stayed bridge. Combining its geographically
advantageous location with a long tradition of international
exchange, the port continues to evolve as a major global gateway.
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Confucius Shrine
The Nagasaki Confucius Shrine is the world’s only Confucian
shrine built outside China by Chinese hands. First constructed
in 1893 by Chinese residents of Nagasaki with the support of
the Qing Dynasty government, the shrine was designed to
serve as a place of worship and learning for the Chinese
community, housing both a Confucian sanctuary and a primary
school.
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The buildings were severely damaged by the Atomic bomb explosion
on August 9, 1945 and were not restored and opened to the public
until September 1967. The shrine was extensively renovated in 1982.
Standing outside the shrine are 72 statues representing the 72
followers of Confucius.
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A building at the rear of the shrine houses the Museum of Chinese
History and Palace Museum. It features large illuminated photographs
of the old Silk Road and models of early Chinese inventions such
as the world’s first seismograph. Displayed on the second floor are
more than 80 treasure-class articles of varying antiquity on loan
directly from the Chinese National Museum and Palace Museum
in Beijing.
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Gunkan-jima island cruise
This cruise ship takes you on a journey through Tachibana Bay
from Nagasaki Port, including a landing on Hashima Island.
The island is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site under
the ‘Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.’ Today, Hashima
lies in ruins and is famously known as ‘Gunkanjima’ (Battleship
Island), named after its resemblance to the silhouette of a warship.
Located 3 km southwest of Takashima, Hashima was purchased
by Mitsubishi following the industrial success of its neighbor, as
both islands offered access to the same major undersea coal
deposit.
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The Hashima coal mining island is an artificial, reclaimed
island and the site of Japan’s first major undersea coal
exploitation pioneered by Mitsubishi. It was once host to
one of the world’s most extraordinary mining communities.
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Nyokodo, Dr. Nagai Takashi
Dr. Nagai Takashi (3 February 1908 – 1 May 1951) was a Catholic
physician specializing in radiology, an author, and a survivor of the
atomic bombing of Nagasaki. His subsequent life of prayer and service
earned him the affectionate title “saint of Urakami”.
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Nyokodo, which is adjacent to the Takashi Nagai Memorial Hall, is
Dr. Takashi Nagai’s hospital room and study. This 2-tatami building was
built as a new home for the doctor, with the generosity of the people
of Urakami and fellow Catholics who were left penniless by the atomic
bombing.
The doctor named this building “Nyokodo,” meaning “Love your neighbor
as yourself,” and spent his later years here. Dr. Nagai fought the onslaught
of leukemia and worked hard to write even though he was bedridden.
From this room of just two tatami mats, the doctor continued to harass
the people of Urakami, writing novels such as “The Chains of the Rosary,
” “Leaving the Child,” “The River of Life,” and “The Bells of Nagasaki.
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Massage for World Peace from Dr. Nagai
The person who pray for peace must not hide even needles, for a person
who possesses is not qualified to pray peace.
Nakamachi Church
Nakamachi Church is located near JR Nagasaki Station. In 1988, the
church was dedicated to the 16 Martyrs of Nagasaki (St. Thomas Nishi
and his 15 companions), who were martyred in Nagasaki between 1633
and 1637. To honor them, a monument was erected on the church grounds.
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Following the 26 Saints of Japan, these 16 martyrs were canonized
as saints in 1987.
Domingo Ibáñez de Erquicia, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1633)
Antonio Gonzalez, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1637)
Jordan Ansalone, Dominican Priest (Italian, 1634)
Luke of the Holy Spirit, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1633)
Michael de Aozaraza, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1637)
Guillaume Courtet, Dominican Priest (French, 1637)
Jacobo Kyushei Tomonaga, Dominican Priest (Japanese, 1633)
Thomas Rokuzayemon Nishi, Dominican Priest (Japanese, 1634)
Vincent Shiwozuka, Dominican Priest (Japanese, 1637)
Francis Shōyemon, Dominican Lay Brother (Japanese, 1633)
Matthew Kohioye, Dominican Novice (Japanese, 1633)
Lorenzo Ruiz, Layman (Filipino, 1637) — The first Filipino saint
Marina of Omura, Dominican Tertiary (Japanese, 1634)
Magdalene of Nagasaki, Dominican Tertiary (Japanese, 1634)
Michael Kurobioye, Layman (Japanese, 1633)
Lazarus of Kyoto, Layman (Japanese, 1637)
Former Shitsu Aid Center
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Founded in 1883, the Former Shitsu Aid Center was a welfare and
vocational training facility for women. It was established with the
cooperation of members of the Society of St. Joseph, which was formed
and trained by Father de Rotz himself. In December 2003, these facilities
were designated as Nationally Important Cultural Properties, recognized
as valuable surviving structures of early Meiji-period childbirth and
social welfare.
Shitsu Church
Built in 1882 by Father de Rotz, this low-ceilinged church features
a brick exterior, a wooden interior, and a stone entranceway.
The roof itself is built low to withstand damage from strong winds.
The church’s bell was brought directly from France by the father himself
and rings out beautifully every morning. This stunning location is also
famous as a filming site for the Japanese movie “Gege”.
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