Nagasaki Tourist Attractions

Image Description Nagasaki

Prefectural Capital : Nagasaki
Population : 1,377,187
Area : 4,106㎢

Nagasaki Prefecture is a region known for its rich history of cultural exchange and beautiful landscapes. Within Nagasaki City, highlights include the charming Dutch Slope, the western-style buildings of the former Foreign Settlement, and the Peace Park. The Goto Islands, Tsushima, and Iki Island are known for their abundant nature, featuring stunning beaches and hiking trails. Additionally, Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) is popular as an industrial heritage site. You can also enjoy local delicacies such as Nagasaki Champon and Castella. For a one- to two-day sightseeing plan, it is recommended to explore historical sites in the city, venture into nature on Goto Islands or Iki Island, visit Gunkanjima, and indulge in local cuisine. Don’t miss the Nagasaki Lantern Festival either!
List of Nagasaki Tourist Attractions
Inasayama

In Nagasaki City, the landmark Inasa Mountain rises to an elevation of 333 meters and is popular as a night view spot. From the observation deck at the summit, visitors can ...

Huis Ten Bosch

Huis Ten Bosch is located in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, and is one of the largest theme parks in Japan. Overlooking the beautiful Omura Bay, this resort recreates a 1...

Hashima Island

Hashima Island, also known as Gunkanjima (Battleship Island), is an uninhabited island located approximately 40 minutes by boat from Nagasaki Port, which once thrived as a c...

Glover Garden

Glover Garden is an exotic tourist destination located on the Minami-Yamate Hill, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of Nagasaki Port. This site is one of Nagasaki’s ...

Oura Cathedral

Oura Cathedral is a Gothic-style church built in the foreign settlement of Nagasaki during the late Edo period, and it is the oldest existing church architecture in Japan. C...

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is a facility that conveys the devastation caused by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the history of recovery that follo...

Meghanebashi

Nagasaki's Meganebashi, built in 1634 by the monk Mokushi Nyojo of Kofukuji Temple, is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. It got its name because its reflection in the r...

Heiwa Park (Heiwa Memorial Statue, Heiwa Spring)

Nagasaki's Peace Park was created to commemorate the tragic history of the atomic bombing on August 9, 1945, and to pray for peace. The Peace Statue, created by the local sc...

Unzen Jigoku

Unzen Jigoku, a representative tourist spot of Unzen Onsen, presents a hellish landscape filled with the smell of sulfur and billowing steam. It is also known as a stage for...

Nagasaki Area specialty food

Nagasaki Area specialty food