Dejima
Only the trading port in Japan during Natinal isolation
The fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki that was a Dutch trading port
as Japan’s only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s self-imposed isolation of Edo period
from 1641 until 1853.
The Dutch East India Company’s trading post at Dejima was closed in 1857. Since then,
the island has been surrounded by reclaimed land and merged into Nagasaki: its original
location is marked by rivets.
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Entrance of Dejima |
Fan-shaped artificial island, was built in 1636 |
Dejima used from 1641 until 1853 |
A project to restore Dejima is underway. In 2000, five buildings including the Deputy
Factor’s Quarters were completed and opened to the public.
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Dejima International Club
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Building of residence, cooking room, warehouse |
The old Dejima seminary, a Christian theological school |
In the spring of 2006, the finishing touches were put on the Chief Factor’s Residence,
the Japanese Officials’ Office, the Head Clerk’s Quarters, the No. 3 Warehouse and
the Sea Gate.
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General information
| Address | 6-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki-city |
| Access |
a short walk from Dejima Tram station |
| Open hours | 8:00 to 21:00 |
| Admission fee | JPY 510 |
| Days closed | No closing days |