Nagasaki is the capital city of Nagasaki Prefecture in northwestern Kyushu Island. The city has been largely influenced by foreign cultures and is known as Japan's most exotic city. Below is a list of popular attractions and festivals in Nagasaki-city.
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Glover Garden
There are many Western-style buildings here, and the main attraction is the former Glover Residence, which is known as Japan's oldest wooden Western-style architecture. Enjoy the beautiful garden and a great view of Nagasaki Harbor.
Location: 8-1 Minami Yamate-machi Nagasaki-city, Nagasaki
Access: Nagasaki Streetcar Oura-tenshudo-shita Stop or Ishibashi Stop
Oura Catholic Church (Oura Tenshudo)
It's known as Japan's oldest wooden church.
Location: 5-3 Minami-Yamate-machi Nagasaki-city, Nagasaki
Access: Nagasaki City Bus or Streetcar to Oura Tenshudo-shita Stop
Nagasaki Peace Park (Heiwa Koen)
Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima
Nagasaki Peace Park was built in the area where an atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. There are many peace monuments in the park, including the Peace Statue.
Access: Nagasaki streetcar Matsuyama-machi Stop
Nagasaki Genbaku Shiryokan (Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum)
It displays pictures and films which show scenes in Nagasaki after the atomic bombing. It's located in Nagasaki Peace Park.
Location: 7-8 Hirano-machi Nagasaki-city, Nagasaki
Access: Nagasaki streetcar Hamaguchi-machi Stop
Nagasaki Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge)
Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima
It's known as Japan's first arch-shaped stone bridge.
Location: Furukawa-machi Nagasaki-city, Nagasaki
Access: Nagasaki streetcar to Nigiwaibashi Stop
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
It's usually held for two weeks from Chinese New Year.
This festival originated from Chinese New Year's celebrations in Nagasaki Chinatown and has become a large-scale festival in the whole city. Colorful lanterns are displayed in various places in Nagasaki-city.
Nagasaki Kunchi
It's the annual fall festival of the Suwa Jinja shrine in Nagasaki. Nagasaki Kunchi is one of the three greatest Kunchi festivals. It usually takes place on October 7 to 9.