The city of Nagasaki has a history of engaging foreign cultures, and today there remains much evidence of the cultures of various countries that have touched the city and given it a richly cosmopolitan atmosphere. However, Nagasaki is committed to remembering its history, particularly the regrettable suppression of Christianity under the ban on religion and the terrible tragedy of the atomic bomb.
The highlights of Nagasaki include its beautiful seaside scenery, its lands surrounded by ocean, and the nighttime views offered from its mountain slopes.
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Glover Garden
The elegance of the period of foreign settlement, nestled in picturesque surroundings -
Peace Park
A place of prayers for world peace and the souls of the atomic bomb victims -
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Learn about the menace of the atomic bomb and the value of peace. -
Urakami Cathedral
The impressive cathedral built by the persecuted Christians of Urakami -
Ropeway & Skyway
Journey to the summit of Mount Inasa for a spectacular view of Nagasaki City! -
Kofukuji Temple
Japan's oldest Chinese temple of the Obaku sect -
Spectacles Bridge
One of the renowned stone bridges spanning the Nakajima River, the lifeblood of Nagasaki -
Dejima
Learn the history of the island that is an essential part of Nagasaki's culture. -
Hollander Slope
An exotic mood fills the air in this part of the Foreign Settlement. -
Oura Catholic Church
The reunion that spanned more than 250 years -
Gunkanjima (Warship Island)
The island of coal that was transformed into a warship -
Yasuragi Iojima
Natural hot springs amid outstanding resort facilities. -
The Nomozaki Ocean Health Village
The hot spring where tension falls away as you relax with a view of the ocean -
Endo Shusaku Literary Museum
The story of the Christians through the eyes of a master of literature -
Memorial to the Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan
The sad history of the martyrdom is commemorated at this Memorial Hall. -
The Confucian Temple, the Chinese Museum of Successive Generations
A richly colored Confucian temple with a richly colored atmosphere -
Nagasaki Museum of History & Culture
An exceptional museum housing 48,000 displays in one building -
Sofukuji Temple
The Chinese Temple that remains a cultural property of Western Japan
