Nagasaki travel guide
Nagasaki travel guide
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Nagasaki is Japan’s first international city with a history of trading with many countries
since Nagasaki port opened in 1571.
The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical significance.
It was the Gateway to foreign countries and the first area where Christianity spread.
It played a major part in Japan’s industrial modernization and was the site
of the Atomic bomb used in WW2.
Exploring Nagasaki
Glover Garden / UNESCO World Heritage
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Glover Garden is located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, and nine traditional buildings can be seen at Glover Garden. Among these, the Glover Residence, Orto Residence, and Ringer Residence were built during the settlement era and are valuable buildings that have continued to stand on this land for over 150 years. Glover Garden boasts a great location overlooking Nagasaki Port with Mt. Inasa, a landmark of Nagasaki-city, in the background. |
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Established in 1955 near the Ground Zero where the Atomic Bomb was dropped at 11:02 am on Aug. 09, 1945. Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every year and the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world. |
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The museum exhibits a number of photograph that depict the devastation caused by atomic bomb showing the lead-up to this tragic day, the history of the development of nuclear arms and our desire for peace. |
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The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945. The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of lives were lost. And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died instantly, and up to 60,000 were injured. |
Christian Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki
Oura Cathedral / UNESCO World Heritage
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The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. Established 1865, this church is officially known as “Oura Cathedral, the Church of 26 Martyrs.” It was built by the French priest Bernard Petitjean of Fier who had been dispatched by the Foreign Missionary Church of Paris to dedicate prayers to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka hill. |
Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
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Nishizaka hill is the most significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan. The 26 Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by crucifixion on February 5, 1597.Their martyrdom is especially significant in the history of the Catholic Church in Japan. In 1637, St. Lorenzo Luiz from Philippines martyred here at Nishizaka hill |
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The museum behind the monument is devoted to the memory of the martyrs and to Christianity in Japan in general. Its interior is reminiscent of a church with stained-glass windows, making for atmospheric viewing of the exhibits. On display are artifacts related to Christianity in Japan, including old documents, statues and jewelry. |
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Featured destinations
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Dejima was the fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki where was used as a Dutch trading port and it was only open gateway to Europe during Japan’s National isolation of Edo period from 1641 until 1853. At that time, many European technologies and cultures were introduced here through Dutch. |
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It is a 333 meter high mountain in close distance to JR Nagasaki Station. The summit can be reached by Rope way, Slope car or car and offers great views over the city. And also, the magnificent night views from Mount Inasa are ranked among Japan’s three best night views. |
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Nagasaki China town at shinchi is one of the big three china town in Japan. There are about 50 Chinese restaurants and many Chinese sundries shops in there. |
Gunkan-jima island cruise / Hashima Coal Mine
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Hashima coal mining island is an artificial reclaimed island and the site of Japan’s first major undersea coal exploitation pioneered by Mitsubishi. Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of Takashima. The site has been registered on UNESCO World Heritages as Sites of Japan’s Meiji |
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The Nagasaki Electric Tramway provides a convenient and affordable way to travel around the main attractions of Nagasaki-city. |
General information
| Address | City hall : 2-22 Sakura-machi, Nagasaki-city, Nagasaki-prefecture |
| Access |
2 hours and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 2 hours by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 1 hour and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 1 hour and 30 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city 1 hour and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Unzen-city 1 hour and 10 minutes by a vehicle from Sasebo-city
2 hours and 20 minutes by JR express train from JR Hakata Station |
| Transportation |
Tram : Convenient transportation system for sightseeing in Nagasaki-city Almost all the tourist attractions are located within walking distance from tram station |
| Population | 418,000 Population density 1,030 |
Nagasaki-city
