2025 Nagasaki Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Nagasaki Day Tour As soon as you arrive in Nagasaki and see the tram, you will feel like you have been pulled back in time. The Nagasaki Tram, which opened in 1915, connects famous Nagasaki attractions such as Oura Catholic Church, Dejima, Shinchi Chinatown, Spectacles Bridge, Peace Park, etc. It is a way to experience the customs of Nagasaki and enjoy the slow time in Nagasaki. To get from Fukuoka to Nagasaki, you need to take the JR Relay Seagull to Takeo Onsen Station and then transfer to the JR Shinkansen Seagull. The section from Takeo Onsen to Nagasaki is called the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, which will not be opened until October 2022. It is a fresh experience, fast, smooth and quiet. #Peace Park

[Nagasaki] HafH Nagasaki - SAI is the Nagasaki base of the monthly accommodation service HafH. The first floor is a cafe, the second floor is a co-working space, and the third floor is a community space. You can eat in the cafe space, work carefully in the co-working space, and it's recommended for both sightseeing and workcation! It's also great that it's within walking distance of Nagasaki Station, so it's easily accessible☺️ #Nagasaki #Guesthouse #Cafe #SummerShortTrip

When I visited Nagasaki Fishing Port for the first time, I had to go out for a spin. This time I chose the mysterious Warship Island (Hatashima). After breakfast, we walked to the Nagasaki Port Pier, the hotel where we stayed, only about 5 minutes walk from the pier, looking forward to it. 🤩 Arrive at the pier and walk to the inquiry desk. Since you have registered your ticket online beforehand, you only need to verify your name and cash payment and finally board the boat😌. After about 30 minutes of boat ride, we arrived at Warship Island. There are tour guides in different languages, starting to take us around the island, note: Warship Island is only partially open, so to follow the guide obediently, do not wander around ah 😅. Returning to the ship after the tour, the ship will circle around the warship island, you can see the deserted scenery behind the island, warship island is always full of mysterious feeling 😅. It is a must-visit place in Nagasaki! #OverseasTravel

[Nagasaki Prefecture: Nomozaki Town] Located at the southern tip of the Nagasaki Peninsula, which was integrated into Nagasaki City in 2005, Nomozaki Town is very lively💥 Along the coastline, you can see Gunkanjima, which is also registered as a World Heritage Site👀 In recent years, the number of stylish cafes and photo spots has increased, so it is also called Nagasaki's Itoshima😌 (Itoshima is a tourist spot in Fukuoka) In addition to driving around cafes, a recent trend is to take a ferry and cruise around the area🚤 Nomozaki General Sports Park has a daffodil park, where 10 million daffodils bloom from late December to mid-January🌼 It's an attractive place that can be reached easily from the center of Nagasaki😊 #Nagasaki #Seaside scenery #Drive #Cool travel experience #Travel to enjoy spring

Speaking of Nagasaki, it's "champon & sara udon" When you come to Nagasaki, you'll definitely want to eat champon and sara udon!! !  There are many champon restaurants in Nagasaki city, and even set meal restaurants, Chinese restaurants, and izakayas have champon and sara udon on the menu^ ^ Please try them😊 #Nagasaki #Nagasaki Prefecture #Nagasaki champon #sara udon #gourmet #gourmet trip #izakaya #set meal restaurant #Chinese restaurant #gourmet #couple trip

Don't you want some super cute pottery? I'd like to introduce you to my favorite pottery shop! "Hiroppa" in Hasami! You'll find cute plates in vivid colors! All the plates are designed to be stacked! They're so cute you'll want them all! In the store, you can find not only plates, but also miscellaneous goods and even a cafe where you can relax while drinking coffee! There's also a garden with a play area for children and a photo spot! You can do everything here 🫶 Please come and find some cute plates! 📍Location: Hiroppa Maruhiro Direct Store 682 Yumatago, Hasami-cho, Higashisonogi-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture 859-3702 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-18:00 🚙About 7 minutes by car from Arita-Hasami IC #EnjoyJapan #Hasami

#ThailandAirlineEvent HausBosten was a place where you could feel the European sensibility. The three-story carousel was running and sparkling even more at night when the sun had set and it was getting dark. It is also great for taking a life shot in front of the three-story carousel that you have never seen before, so I highly recommend it if you visit. #JapanTravel

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides Nagasaki, set along the rugged coastline of Kyushu Island, is a city that echoes with layers of history, spiritual depth, and breathtaking beauty. While it shares the solemn legacy of being one of the only two cities affected by the atomic bomb, Nagasaki tells its own unique story of cultural fusion, resilience, and peace. Walking through the Nagasaki Peace Park, I felt a powerful sense of calm and reflection. The Atomic Bomb Hypocenter and the Peace Statue, pointing one hand to the sky and another in a gesture of peace, serve as constant reminders of both tragedy and the city's unwavering message: “No More War.” The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, detailed and heartfelt, tells personal stories of survival and the lasting impact on the community. Beyond its tragic past, Nagasaki is a cultural mosaic. The city was Japan’s earliest gateway to the West during its period of isolation, and you can feel that fusion everywhere—from the Dutch-influenced houses in Dejima, to the stunning Oura Church, Japan’s oldest Catholic church. The Glover Garden area, set on a hillside, offers panoramic views of the harbor and showcases preserved Western-style mansions surrounded by vibrant gardens. A short ferry ride brings you to Hashima Island (Gunkanjima), also known as Battleship Island—an abandoned mining site that feels both eerie and fascinating, offering a glimpse into Japan's industrial past. Don’t leave without trying Champon, a hearty noodle dish that reflects the city’s Chinese culinary influence. Best Time to Visit: March to May for spring blossoms or October to November for autumn colors. Location: Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan Hashtags: #Nagasaki #PeacePark #AtomicBombMuseum #GloverGarden #OuraChurch #VisitNagasaki #HashimaIsland #JapaneseHistory #ChamponNoodles #CulturalFusion #NagasakiTravel #CityOfPeace

#springitinerary This is the southernmost lighthouse park in Nagasaki, overlooking Goto to the west, the East China Sea to the south, and Amakusa to the east. The roads on the round trip are so narrow that it is impossible to separate from each other, so it can be quite difficult for those who are not confident in driving. You can go down the road leading down from the lighthouse to the observation deck.

#springitinerary The Dejima Weren Trading House in Nagasaki is like jumping into a time machine straight back to Japan’s wild Edo period. This place was once the only window Japan had to the Western world, and the Dutch were the ones keeping that tiny trade door open. The reconstructed trading house is super cool, it’s got old wooden floors, vintage maps, and recreated rooms that show how the Dutch lived, worked, and probably partied a little too. You can almost picture the awkward but fascinating culture clash going on. The whole Dejima area has been restored with love, and walking around it gives you a mix of old-school charm and weird global history energy. It’s not huge, but there’s something really fun about imagining this tiny island as a hub of secret knowledge, exotic goods, and low-key diplomacy. Totally worth checking out if you’re in Nagasaki and want something different.

#0 yen travel A fantastic world of light🏮✨ The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, where the city of Nagasaki is decorated with about 15,000 brilliantly colored lanterns! It is a romantic event full of exotic atmosphere. The location is Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is held at multiple venues, including Shinchi Chinatown, Hamamachi Arcade, around Meganebashi Bridge, and Central Park. The event period is from the 1st to the 15th of the New Year of the lunar calendar every year. Therefore, the dates change from year to year. It is usually held from late January to early February. Each venue is lit up from evening to night. The recommended time is, of course, during the festival! The lantern lights are especially beautiful at night, and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. During the period, various events (dragon dance, emperor parade, etc.) are held, and the whole city is full of energy. Under the glittering lanterns, you can enjoy delicious Chinese food and stroll through the exotic streets. It's perfect for photos 📸✨ Be sure to visit this major event that colors Nagasaki in winter! #NagasakiLanternFestival #Nagasaki #Lantern #Winterseason #Chinatown #Event #Fantastic #Nightview #Recommended #Travel

#cherryblossom25 While famous cherry blossom spots in Kyoto and Tokyo are well-known to many, there’s a magical and romantic bridge in Nagasaki, surrounded by sakura blossoms, that’s an absolute hidden gem! 🌸💖 This 吊桥 (suspension bridge) in Kotohae Central Park in Southern Nagasaki is one of the top cherry blossom viewing spots (特A级观赏圣地). Here’s why it’s special: Cherry Blossoms at Every Step 🌸: The 40-meter long suspension bridge is embraced by cherry blossoms on both sides. Around 100 sakura trees bloom during early spring, turning the area into a beautiful sakura wonderland. 🌸✨ Scenic Surroundings 🌿🌊: The bridge is surrounded by forests, coastal views, and farmland, offering a breathtaking combination of sea views and sakura. The whole scene looks almost straight out of an anime! 🌊🌳 Free and Open 24/7 🎉: You can visit any time, with free entry and 24-hour access, making it easy to enjoy a quiet stroll or peaceful photography session. 📸✨ How to Get There 🛣️ By Bus: From JR Nagasaki Station, take a bus heading towards Ōguri, Nagashima, or Kameura, and get off at Kotohae Fureai Center-mae. Walk about 15 minutes to the bridge. By Car: From JR Nagasaki Station, drive along National Route 206 towards Sasebo for about 24 km, then turn right towards Kotohae Entrance and continue for about 1 km. #travel

#AprilTravelSupport It's been about a year since I visited Nagasaki 🗓️ I chose Nagasaki as my first small city travel destination, but I'm writing this to share that I have no regrets ❣️ The best part is that unlike Korea, there are mainly low-rise houses, not a forest of apartments, so if you want to feel a quiet atmosphere, I recommend it 🕊️ The recommended travel destinations are 📍Glover Garden 📍Oura Cathedral 📍Shikairo 😊 #PlacesToVisitInJapan #SmallCityInJapan #TravelPlan #OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #JapaneseEmotion #Nagasaki #NagasakiTravel

#AprilTravelSupport When traveling to small cities in Japan, you want to enjoy leisure time 🕊️ We also walked around Glover Garden to enjoy leisure time ☺️ We tried our best to capture leisure time #JapanTravel #Japan #TravelPlan #OverseasTravel #Japan #Nagasaki #GloverGarden #PlacesToVisitInJapan #SmallCityInJapan #OutdoorDate

#AprilTravelSupport I couldn't go to Global Garden because I had no time to go to Nagasaki on a day trip 🥲 You can find the inside with a little searching, but there's almost no price information! 😊 I'll tell you about price information and business information! ☺️ 📍 Global Garden - Location information 🗺️: 8-1 Minamiyamatemachi, Nagasaki, 850-0931 - Business information ⏰: Every day 08:00 ~ 21:30 - Price information 💴: Adults 620 yen, High school students 310 yen, Children 180 yen #Places to visit in Japan #Small city travel #Small Japanese cities #Travel plan #Overseas travel #Japan #Japan travel

#AprilTravelSupport If you go to Nagasaki, you often go to Glover Garden But we found the entrance fee to Glover Garden too burdensome 🥲 While looking for other good spots We came across this by chance! ❣️ #JapanTravel #Travel #TravelPlan #OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #JapanTravelRecommendation #Summer #JapaneseEmotion #JapaneseSmallCity #PlacesToVisitInJapan

#AprilTravelSupport If you go to Nagasaki, Japan You'll visit the Global Garden a lot 😊 It's a small market right in front of the Global Garden that makes you wonder where this is ❣️ It'll be hard to walk around on weekends because there are so many people 😬 On weekdays, it's a place that shows a quiet atmosphere like this ❤️ #JapaneseSmallCity #JapaneseSmallCityTravel #TravelPlan #OverseasTravel #JapaneseEmotion #Japan #JapanTravelRecommendation #PlacesToVisitInJapan

#AprilTravelSupport Everyone has heard of Nagasaki Champon at least once 😊 Not everyone can eat the original Nagasaki Champon ❣️ This small city is famous for Champon, so there are many restaurants that sell Champon, but we went to find the original 🤤 The taste is a little salty because it's Japanese, but the broth itself is so delicious that I want to go again! 🥰

This time, I’d like to introduce a restaurant in Nagasaki that serves delicious lunch! I ordered the steak lunch, and the meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful! The atmosphere is reminiscent of a cozy café, which was very pleasant! Another great point is that the restaurant is open from lunchtime until late at night! The food is so delicious, so I highly recommend visiting! Edelweiss Address: 1-2-17 Hirota, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-3223 Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Closed every Thursday

This time I will introduce a cafe in Nagasaki! This cafe has delicious gateau chocolat, and the rich chocolate was very tasty! It is open from morning to night, so it is also great to use as a cafe in the evening! The atmosphere of the shop is also cute and nice! Please be sure to visit it when you go to Nagasaki! BASE cafe 2-1 AEREAST 1F, Sakaemachi, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 854-0013 Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 #0 yen trip

#Spring0yentrip "▶Overview Hoju, a locally based Japanese restaurant, looks like a local diner, but it's actually quite authentic. The set meals, which feature rice cooked with Shimabara spring water, locally grown vegetables and fresh fish, are excellent! Great value for money too. ▶Comments Everything on the menu is filling, and I couldn't help but say "delicious" after just one bite. The seasonal stew and sashimi set is a perfect combination. It was also perfect for a solo trip lunch 🍚 ▶Access/Tips ・7 minutes by car from Shimabara Station/Parking available ・It gets crowded with locals at lunchtime, so it's best to arrive early ・Takeout bento boxes are also popular and can be reserved"

This time, we will introduce the very popular Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki! This place has a European atmosphere and is popular with children, adults, and couples! This time, we went from noon to night, and it was really beautiful and impressive! It would also be nice to go during Christmas! Please go and check it out! 📍Huis Ten Bosch Address: 1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-3243 Opening hours: 9:00 to 22:00 Opening hours vary depending on the day #Spring0yentrip

This time, we went to the Inasayama Observatory, one of Japan's three best night view spots! I took the cable car up to the top and I couldn't contain my excitement! When I reached the top, the lights from all over the city gathered together and it was a truly spectacular view! The night view of Nagasaki is truly moving, so I recommend going at least once! If you're in the area, be sure to go and see the night view! The view from the cable car is also beautiful! 📍Inasayama Address: Inasayama Park, 364 Ohama-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 852-8011 Opening hours: 9:00 to 22:00 Admission fee required #Spring0yenTrip

With a bus stop as cute as this, a bus trip might be fun!

#japantrip Discover Nagasaki, a city where Japanese, Dutch, and Chinese cultures blend seamlessly. Explore the historic Dejima island, visit the peaceful Nagasaki Peace Park, and marvel at the stunning night views from Mount Inasa. Stroll through Glover Garden’s colonial-style mansions and savor Nagasaki’s famous champon noodles. This guide highlights the city’s deep history, cultural diversity, and breathtaking coastal beauty.

#Domestic Travel Strategy Nagasaki Prefecture is located on the west coast of Kyushu, and is home to volcanoes and forested offshore islands. The fusion of Japanese and international cultures can be seen everywhere in the prefecture, including Western-style buildings, stone pavements, and Catholic churches. If you are planning a trip to Nagasaki, please read to the end and use it as a reference. 🔸Area: Matsuura, Hirado area ────────────────── 🔸Time required: Approximately 6 hours ───────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Rental car ───────────────── This time we visited 6 spots. ❶ 11:00 Start from Takashima at the mouth of Imari Bay in Matsuura City ↓ Horse mackerel fry lunch on "Kaido" ↓ 🚗 Approximately 70km Approximately 2 hours ↓ ❷ 13:30 Hirado Castle ❸ Kameoka Shrine ↓ 🚗 Approximately 2km Approximately 10 minutes ↓ ❹ 14:30 Hirado Xavier Memorial Church ↓ ↓ 🚶300m, about 5 minutes ↓ ❺ 14:40 Road with a view of temples and churches ↓ ❻ 15:00 Take a break at Mameruku Coffee ↓ ↓ 🚗Approximately 60km to Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, about 1.5 hours ↓ ↓ 17:30 Arrive at HOTEL KARAE Continue to the Saga trip Kaido 📍91-7 Kanzakimen, Takashima-cho, Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-4303 Hirado Castle 📍1458 Iwanoue-cho, Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-5121 Kameoka Shrine 📍1517 Iwanoue-cho, Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-5121 Hirado Xavier Memorial Church 📍859-5152 259-1 Kagamigawa-cho, Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture Road with a view of temples and churches 📍Kyoshuzaka, Kagamigawa-cho, Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-5152 Mameruku Coffee 📍308 Kagamigawa-cho, Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 859-5152 HOTEL KARAE 📍3rd floor, KARAE, 1783 Kyomachi, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, 847-0045 #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Nagasaki #Hirado #Church #Castle

This time, I will introduce a cafe in Nagasaki that serves delicious pancakes. This time, I ordered souffle pancakes and a drink, and the pancakes were fluffy and just the right amount of sweet, so they were very delicious. They have a wide variety of drinks, and the interior is very nice with relaxing chairs. Please go and check it out! 📍Cafe Lux Isahaya Store Address: 1369-1 Hisayama-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 854-0066 Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 #Spring 0 yen trip

The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, where the city of Nagasaki is filled with lanterns⭐️ This festival originated from the Chinese New Year's Festival, and is a major winter event in Nagasaki that takes place for about two weeks from late January to late February. ☃️ Approximately 15,000 lanterns will be displayed at seven venues and in the city center✨✨ The lighting ceremony, in which all these lanterns are lit at once, is very moving, and the sight of the whole city being colored in brilliant colors in an instant is very moving😭😭 There are also dances and parades where you can experience Chinese history and traditional culture! Please come and visit! #0yentravelFebruary2025 #Nagasaki