• Inasayama Observation Deck - Mount Inasa (稲佐山, Inasayama) is a 333-meter-high mountain near Nagasaki’s city center.

The summit is accessible by ropeway, bus, or car and provides stunning views of the city. Notably, the night views from Mount Inasa are considered one of Japan’s top three night views, alongside those from Mount Hakodate and Mount Rokko. The summit hosts several television and radio antennas, as well as an observation deck with a restaurant.

• Glover Garden - Glover Garden (グラバー園, Glover-en) is an open-air museum in Nagasaki showcasing the mansions of several former foreign residents and related buildings. It is situated on the hill where Western merchants settled after Japan’s era of seclusion ended in the late 19th century.

The garden’s main attraction is the Former Glover House, the oldest Western-style wooden building in Japan. Thomas Glover (1838-1911), a Scottish merchant, moved to Nagasaki after the port opened to foreign trade in 1859. He later supported revolutionaries who overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Meiji Restoration. Glover played a significant role in Japan’s early industrialization, being active in shipbuilding and mining.

• Sofukuji Temple - Sofukuji Temple (崇福寺, Sōfukuji) is a temple in Nagasaki affiliated with the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism. Built in 1629 for Nagasaki’s Chinese residents, the temple features Chinese architectural style, offering a unique experience compared to other Japanese temples.

Sofukuji is constructed along a hillside. At the base stands the temple’s two-story entrance gate, Ryugumon (lit. Gate of the Dragon Palace), painted bright red like the rest of the temple. Originally built in 1673, the gate was destroyed multiple times by fire and storms before its latest reconstruction in 1849.

• Dejima - Dejima (出島) was an artificial island in Nagasaki’s port, created in 1636 to separate Portuguese residents from the Japanese population and control their missionary activities.

A few years later, the Portuguese were expelled, and the Dutch Trading Station, previously in Hirado, was relocated to Dejima. During Japan’s two centuries of isolation, the Dutch were confined to Dejima as the only Westerners allowed in the country.

Today, Dejima is no longer an island, as the surrounding area was reclaimed in the 20th century. However, many of Dejima’s historical structures remain or have been reconstructed, including residences, warehouses, walls, and gates. The ultimate goal is to restore Dejima to an island by digging canals around its four sides.

• Urakami Cathedral - Urakami Cathedral (浦上天主堂, Urakami Tenshudō) is a Catholic church in Nagasaki with a poignant history. Now a functioning church housed in a large, European-style red brick building, the cathedral contains various relics that survived the atomic bombing.

The atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, nearly destroyed the church, which stood only 500 meters from the hypocenter. A group of charred stone saints remains in place, standing before a decimated wall in front of the cathedral. Inside, other relics include the surviving head of a Saint Mary statue recovered after the blast and one of the church’s original bells. The modern cathedral was completed in 1959.

• Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture - Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture (長崎歴史文化博物館, Nagasaki Rekishi Bunka Hakubutsukan) is a well-designed, modern museum dedicated to Nagasaki’s history as one of Japan’s major international trading ports. The extensive permanent exhibition spans two floors and consists of various sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Nagasaki’s rich history.

During the Edo Period, the Japanese government adopted isolationism, effectively cutting the country off from the rest of the world. At this time, Nagasaki became one of the only ports where international trade was permitted, primarily with the Chinese and Dutch. This temporarily made the city Japan’s main window to the outside world and allowed a rich economy, culture, and history to flourish.

• Catholic Oura Church - Oura Church (大浦天主堂, Ōura Tenshudō) is a Catholic church in Nagasaki. Built towards the end of the Edo Period in 1864 by a French missionary for the growing community of foreign merchants in the city, it is considered the oldest standing Christian church in Japan.

Oura Church is dedicated to the memory of the 26 Christians executed in the city in 1597. Today, the working church stands as an attractive example of contemporary European architecture, drawing many visitors. The church was the first Western-style building in Japan to be designated as a national treasure. The steep admission fee includes entrance to a museum about the history of Christianity in Japan.

• Kofukuji Temple - Kofukuji Temple (興福寺, Kōfukuji) is the oldest and one of the most significant Chinese-founded temples in Nagasaki. Located in the city’s Teramachi (“Temple Town”) district, it is the birthplace of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism in Japan and has many fascinating features.

The temple was established around 1620 by a Chinese monk during a time when large numbers of Chinese merchants were coming to Nagasaki to trade. The complex was originally set up as a place to pray for safe sea travel for the merchants, and the construction is heavily influenced by Chinese architectural styles, making it feel distinct from other temples in Japan.

• The Confucian Temple, the Chinese Museum of Successive Generations - Nagasaki Confucius Shrine (孔子廟, Kōshi-byō) is one of only a few shrines dedicated to the revered Chinese philosopher Confucius in Japan. The shrine was built in 1893 by Nagasaki’s Chinese community. The colorful, atmospheric shrine also contains a museum at the rear of the grounds.

A small garden with a bridge and pond greets visitors at the entrance. The ornate Chinese-style buildings are adorned with yellow roofs. Flanking the shrine’s courtyard stand the 72 sages, life-size stone statues that weigh around two tons each and depict Confucius’ disciples. The shrine encourages visitors to find among the statues one that resembles a relative.

• Twenty-Six Christian Martyrs Monument - The Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument and adjacent museum (二十六聖人記念館, Nijūroku Seijin Kinenkan) in Nagasaki are dedicated to the twenty-six Christians executed here on February 5, 1597. They included both foreign missionaries and Japanese laymen. Missionary activities were prohibited at the time, and Japan’s ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi staged the execution as a warning.

The monument is located in a small park on a hill not far from Nagasaki Station and offers nice views over the city. A straight red line runs from the monument across the park’s plaza in the direction of the Oura Church on the opposite side of the city. Oura Church is also dedicated to the 26 martyrs.

• Dutch Slope - The Dutch Slope (オランダ坂, Oranda-zaka) is a stone-paved street leading up a hillside in Nagasaki where many foreign traders resided after the city’s port opened to foreign trade in 1859. Because the Dutch were the only Westerners allowed in the country for the preceding two centuries, “Dutch” referred to everything Western for a while.

A few former residences remain in the area today. Among them, the Higashi Yamate 13 is open to the public. Once home to a well-to-do European family, this old Western-style house has been well preserved, with much of the old furniture and room layouts remaining. There is a balcony upstairs where nice views can be had of the surrounding area. A cafe is located on the ground floor.

• Spectacles Bridge (Meganebashi) - Meganebashi (眼鏡橋, lit. Spectacles Bridge) is the most remarkable of several stone bridges that span the Nakashima River in downtown Nagasaki. The bridge, which gets its name from the resemblance it has to a pair of spectacles when reflected in the river water, is a popular tourist attraction and is designated as an important cultural property.

The bridge was originally built in 1634, its construction overseen by the Chinese monk who would go on to become the resident priest of Kofukuji Temple, which is located a short walk away. The bridge, along with many of the others along the river, was badly damaged by floodwaters in 1982, but has since been repaired with recovered stones.

There is a stone walkway along the river bank that makes for a pleasant stroll with nice views of the water and bridges. The walkway has a tranquil atmosphere and is accessed by steps from street level positioned at various points along the river.

• Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum - The Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (長崎県美術館, Nagasaki-ken Bijutsukan) is a modern and spacious complex attractively located by the port of Nagasaki. The museum, which was designed by famous architect Kuma Kengo, opened in 2005 and contains permanent collections of art related to Nagasaki as well as a large collection of Spanish art. In addition, it also hosts temporary exhibitions.

• Nagasaki Peace Park - Nagasaki Peace Park(平和記念公園), built near the atomic bomb’s hypocenter, commemorates the victims of the 1945 bombing and promotes global peace. Its central Peace Statue symbolizes hope and remembrance. The park features international peace monuments, the Fountain of Peace, and is located near the Atomic Bomb Museum and Hypocenter Park.

• Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum - The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum(長崎原爆資料館), located near the hypocenter of the August 9, 1945 bombing, documents the devastation caused by the atomic bomb and the city’s recovery. The museum features artifacts such as a melted rosary, a clock stopped at 11:02 a.m., and personal belongings of victims. Through photographs, survivor testimonies, and exhibits, it conveys the horrors of nuclear warfare and promotes peace. Facilities include audio guides, a library, a video room, and barrier-free access. The museum serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of war and the urgent need for nuclear disarmament and lasting global peace.

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Discover the storied past of Nagasaki through a personal tour led by a state-certified, fluent English guide. Enjoy the comfort of not stressing over travel arrangements with the inclusion of a dedicated vehicle.

Nagasaki harbors numerous significant occurrences that have left a mark on Japan’s history. As you explore, the city’s distinctive heritage and stunning visual landmarks are sure to captivate you.

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