Top Things to do and Places to Visit in Nagasaki

After suffering from the atomic bomb in World War II, the famous port city of Kyushu, Nagasaki, become Japan's first getaway to the West. Nagasaki has succesfully combined Japanese and Western style. In 2015, the abandoned island of Nagasaki, Hashima Island, was aprroved as world heritage site. So, why not plan a trip and book a ticket to visit this most popular tourist sights?

When you visiting Nagasaki, don't forget to take a look at the Battleship Island (Gunkanjima), and see penguin at Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium. Besides Penguin, you might want to watch wild dolphins by the cruise. Now, let see what else you can not miss when visiting Nagasaki!

Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)

This island was created for the coal miners to live on. Families led a very crammed life on the island with a population density of more than 9 times that of Tokyo. The island was deserted and the buildings abandoned 30 years ago, after the coal mining period was over.

Mt. Inasa

You can view the beautiful nightscape of Nagasaki Harbor from Mt.Inasa’s observation deck. It is one of the top 3 best night views in Japan and also the world. The highlight is the vast 360-degree panoramic view.

Glover Garden

Together with the nation’s patriots, Thomas Glover contributed to Japan’s industrial field and accomplished the modernization of Japan. Glover Garden was the residence of foreign traders active during the 1860s. You can see a panoramic view of Nagasaki Harbor from the garden.

Nagasaki Peace Park

Nagasaki became a target of the atomic bomb during the Second World War. Nagasaki Peace Park continues to relate the tragic conditions after the bombing and the importance of world peace to future generations.

Dejima

The Edo shogunate feared the spread and colonization of the Christian missionaries. For 200 years, Dejima was the only open port allowed to trade with Holland when Japan was cut off from the rest of the world.

Meganebashi (Spectacles) Bridge

This bridge was built by monks and shopkeepers during the era when Christianity was banned. The stone bridges built over the Nakashima River including the Meganebashi Bridge retains a glimmer of the past.

Kazusa Dolphin Watching

A popular cruise where you can encounter a pod of over 300 bottlenose dolphins, between the Shimabara Peninsula and the Amakusa Islands.

Oura Church

Underground followers of Christ were discovered here after the 250 years that Christianity was prohibited. It was a miracle in religious history.

Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

There are plenty of highlights including Japan’s largest penguin pool, a penguin petting beach on Tachibana Bay, the King Penguin Parade, and a virtual theater where you can see the pictures you draw swim across the screen.

Nagasaki Chinatown

Chinatown has a history shaped in Nagasaki which developed as a trading port. Original Nagasaki dishes such as champon and saraudon were born here. The highlight is the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival.

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