Airport limousine bus (Dejima Road route)
Runs from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) via the Shinchi Chinatown area to Nagasaki Station — the usual way into the city. Accepts national IC cards such as Suica, and cash.
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Nagasaki Travel Guide
A port city on Kyushu's western edge that was Japan's window to the West in the Edo period, with Dejima, hillside Western-style houses and churches giving it an international feel. Reflect on history at the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, then enjoy the Mt. Inasa night view, a Gunkanjima tour and local specialties like champon and castella.
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- Currency
- JPY (¥)
- Power & plugs
- 100V · Type A/B
- Driving side
- Left
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Local language
- 日本語
- How long to stay
- 3 to 4 days
Emergency numbers
- Police110
- Ambulance119
- Fire119
- Tourist hotline050-3816-2787
When to go
March-May and October-November are best for walking. June to early July is the rainy season, and summers are hot and humid. Typhoons may come in August-September, which can cancel Gunkanjima tours and boats. Winters are fairly mild, though the sea wind is chilly.
Airport to the city
Airport limousine bus (via Showa-machi and Urakami)
Runs via the Peace Park and Urakami area to Nagasaki Station — handy if you stay near the Peace Park. Check the official timetable.
Taxi or rental car
A taxi helps with heavy luggage or late arrivals, but the city is some distance away, so it is pricey. The city itself is easy by public transport and on foot; rent a car only for trips further out.
Getting around
Streetcar
The streetcar links Nagasaki Station, the Peace Park, Dejima, Shinchi and Oura — the backbone of sightseeing. The flat fare is about 150 JPY, and it accepts national IC cards such as Suica as well as contactless credit cards. A one-day streetcar pass is available; check official information for the price.
City buses
Useful for hillside neighborhoods and Mt. Inasa where the streetcar doesn't go. One-day and 24-hour passes exist; ask at the tourist office.
JR trains and Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen
From Fukuoka (Hakata), take the Relay Kamome limited express to Takeo-Onsen, then cross the platform to the Kamome Shinkansen. The whole trip takes about 1.5 hours.
Walking
The center is walkable, but there are many slopes and stairs. Wear comfortable shoes and mix in the streetcar or buses for uphill stretches.
Where to stay
Around Nagasaki Station
Good for: Transport, Shinkansen and airport buses
The hub for the Shinkansen, JR, airport limousines and streetcars. Easy for first visits and short stays.
Hamanomachi and Shianbashi
Good for: Dining, shopping, nightlife
Covered shopping arcades, restaurants and bars, within walking distance of Megane Bridge and Shinchi Chinatown.
Shinchi Chinatown and Dejima
Good for: Food, history walks
Chinatown's champon and sara udon spots sit close to restored Dejima, with streetcars in every direction.
Minamiyamate (Oura and Glover Garden)
Good for: Western-style houses, harbor views
A hillside area of churches and old Western residences. The slopes are steep, so take your time.
Urakami (Peace Park area)
Good for: Peace memorial sites
Home to the Peace Park, the Hypocenter and the Atomic Bomb Museum, an easy streetcar ride from the station.
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Top sights
Peace Park and Hypocenter Park
Parks that remember the 1945 atomic bombing and pray for peace, with the Peace Statue and a monument marking the hypocenter. Please visit quietly and respectfully.
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
A city museum on the reality of the bombing and the issue of nuclear weapons. Closed December 29-31, with hours that vary by season; check official information for hours and fees.
Glover Garden
A hillside garden of Meiji-era Western-style residences, including the World Heritage-listed Former Glover House, with harbor views and seasonal night openings. Check official information for hours and fees.
Glover Garden · Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0 Oura Cathedral
One of Japan's oldest churches, built in the late Edo period and part of the World Heritage 'Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region'. It is still a place of worship, so visit quietly. Check official information for fees.
Dejima
The fan-shaped artificial island that was the Dutch trading post in the Edo period, with restored merchant buildings reached by a bridge. Check official information for hours and fees.
Dejima · Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0 Megane Bridge
Said to be Japan's oldest stone arch bridge, spanning the Nakashima River. Its reflection in the water looks like a pair of spectacles. Stroll the riverside path too.
Megane Bridge · Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0 Mt. Inasa night view
A summit observatory overlooking the whole port city at night. The ropeway takes about 5 minutes; check official information for hours and maintenance closures. Evening waits can be long.
Gunkanjima (Hashima)
A former coal-mining island and World Heritage site. It is also a place where Koreans and others were brought against their will and forced to work under harsh conditions during the 1940s, as the Japanese government acknowledged at the 2015 World Heritage inscription. You cannot visit on your own — only on a pre-booked landing or cruise tour. Landings and sailings may be cancelled due to weather and waves, so keep your schedule flexible.
What to eat
Nagasaki champon
Nagasaki's signature noodle dish: thick noodles simmered in a pork-and-chicken broth with plenty of seafood and vegetables.
Sara udon
Crispy fried thin noodles or pan-fried thick noodles topped with a thick seafood-and-vegetable sauce.
Castella
A moist sponge cake developed from a sweet brought by the Portuguese — a favorite souvenir.
Toruko rice
A Nagasaki-style Western plate combining pilaf, a pork cutlet and spaghetti.
Kakuni manju
Sweet-savory braised pork belly tucked into a soft steamed bun — great for snacking around Chinatown.
Daily budget (per person)
Budgetabout 7,000 JPY per day: business hotel, champon, streetcar
Mid-rangeabout 14,000-20,000 JPY per day: city hotel, restaurants, a Gunkanjima tour
Comfortabout 35,000 JPY+ per day: view hotel, set-course dinners
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Limousine to the city, check in, Dejima and Megane Bridge in the afternoon, then champon and sara udon in Shinchi Chinatown.
- Day 2
Peace Park, the Hypocenter and the Atomic Bomb Museum in the morning, Oura Cathedral and Glover Garden in the afternoon, then the Mt. Inasa night view.
- Day 3
Gunkanjima landing tour (may be cancelled by weather), then castella shopping and toruko rice around Hamanomachi.
- Day 4
Souvenirs, then the limousine bus to the airport with plenty of time.
Local tips
- Nagasaki is a city of slopes and stairs. Wear comfortable shoes and use the streetcar or buses for uphill stretches.
- The streetcar accepts national IC cards such as Suica and contactless credit cards. Check local signs, as payment options can change.
- The rainy season (June to early July) and typhoon season (August-September) can bring heavy wind and rain. Check the forecast often.
- Gunkanjima landings can be cancelled for weather and safety reasons even when it looks calm. Book tours in advance and bring flat shoes and a raincoat.
- The Peace Park and atomic bomb sites honor the victims. Visit quietly, and don't climb on monuments or take playful photos.
- Churches are active places of worship. Follow visiting rules and photo restrictions.
- Entry procedures and online arrival forms can change, so check Japanese government or embassy information before you travel.
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