A festival with lots of performances influenced by Portugal, the Netherlands, China etc The Edo Shogunate of Japan closed the country to foreigners. In such circumstances, Nagasaki, a few contacts with overseas, was a city where its own culture developed. The exotic "Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival" will be famous, especially in the Nagasaki culture of such history. It is a festival … [Read more...] about Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
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Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, Nagasaki
"Entertainment" superb view where you can play all day Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, popular for Huis Ten Bosch and Sasebo burger etc. Among them, "Kujukushima" is a superb view spot not to be missed. This area by Rias Coast and the islands is not only a place to watch but also a resort where you can play a day. Kujukushima is a large sea area connecting 25 kilometers … [Read more...] about Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, Nagasaki
Inasayama Park, Nagasaki
"Inasayama" is a mountain at an altitude of 333 meters in the west of Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. From the top of the mountain, you can look down at Nagasaki Port, and since there are many buildings on the foot, you can see a very beautiful night view. Ropeway is recommended for access to mountaintop rather than car. As you ride on the ropeway and the altitude gradually … [Read more...] about Inasayama Park, Nagasaki
Henna Hotel, Nagasaki
Added in 2019 This is a hotel with a unique name, but it is H.I.S., the major travel industry. In March 2015, “Henn na Hotel Huis Ten Bosch” opened as the first “Henn na Hotel” brand in Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, which the company handles. At the time of opening, it was certified by Guinness Records as “the world's first hotel where robots work”, and for the first time in … [Read more...] about Henna Hotel, Nagasaki
Nagasaki Lantern Festival, Nagasaki
Speaking of “Lantern Festival”, Taiwan is famous, but its fantastic and beautiful festival can also be seen in Nagasaki Prefecture. The “Nagasaki Lantern Festival” held every winter is now famous as a winter feature of Nagasaki. It is a popular festival that is crowded with many tourists as well as locals. Around the country's New Year according to the old-style calendar, … [Read more...] about Nagasaki Lantern Festival, Nagasaki
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
Many tourists from all over the world are visiting Peace Park in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture as a place to convey the fear of nuclear weapons. There are many places that appeal for the preciousness of peace, including the Peace Prayer Statue and the Atomic Bomb Museum. It is common to go from the Matsuyama-cho or Hamaguchi-cho trams to the Heiwa Park. And there is the … [Read more...] about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
Nanatsugama Stalactite Cave, Nagasaki
Yobukocho, Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, famous for its squid. But it's not just gourmet. How about cruising into a mysterious cave after eating fresh squid Ike-zukuri (slices of fresh raw fish arranged with the head and tail to look lifelike). A little thrilling journey is awaited by the Squid Pleasure Boat to “Nanatsugama” (seven pots), where seven caves float in the azure … [Read more...] about Nanatsugama Stalactite Cave, Nagasaki
Glover Garden, Nagasaki
Nagasaki's representative tourist attraction "Glover Garden". It is certified as a World Heritage Site, and the number of tourists is increasing. In the "Glover Garden", the six Meiji period Western-style buildings scattered around the city have been transferred and restored with Former Glover House, Former Ringer House, Former Alt House as the core. Because of the topography … [Read more...] about Glover Garden, Nagasaki
Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
"Shoro Nagashi Festival" (Spirit Boat Procession) which is the typical summer of Nagasaki Prefecture in the third week of August is done to mourn the spirit of the deceased. Generally speaking, "Bon" is said to be the period to welcome and hold a religious service for the spirits of our ancestors and relatives, but there are differences in how to provide such services in … [Read more...] about Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
Gunkanjima (Hashima) Island, Nagasaki
In Nagasaki prefecture there are many attractive exotic sightseeing spots such as "Glover House" and "Dutch Slope" and the "Goto Islands" where Christianity related facilities were registered as World Heritage sites in recent years. Especially, Hashima Island floating in the offshore of Nagasaki Port, which was registered as a World Heritage site in 2015, is familiar as … [Read more...] about Gunkanjima (Hashima) Island, Nagasaki