Nagasaki Port Tourist Information

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Nagasaki Port Tourist Information
Nagasaki Port Tourist Information
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/
Champon and Saraudon
When it comes to Nagasaki-specialties, "Champon" and "Sara-udon" should never be missed. It is a taste of Nagasaki that
has always been loved by the locals. Enjoy various restaurants within the city such as Nagasaki Chinatown which is located
near Nagasaki Port.
Location/View
Access
Season
Year-round
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Castella (sponge cake)
Now enjoyed all over Japan as a Nagasaki specialty, Castella cake was brought to Japan by the Portuguese dating back to
the mid-16th century. It is made from eggs, starch syrup and other carefully selected ingredients - the secret formula, apart
from the proper baking method that brings out the distinct taste loved by people of all ages up to now.
Location/View
Access
Season
Year-round
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Shippoku Cuisine
Shippoku, which is a compound word from "table" and "table cloth," refers to the banquet of food served in one huge plate
and placed on a lacquered round table where everyone can freely pick the dish that they want. It is a local cuisine that is truly
Nagasaki where you can enjoy Western, Chinese and Japanese cuisine - all in one table.
Location/View
Access
Season
Year-round
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
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Nagasaki Port Tourist Information
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/
Hamano-machi Shopping Area
Hamano-machi is Nagasaki's shopping district, and is referred to by the locals as "Hamano-machi" or simply "machi." The
shopping center is always bustling with local people, as there are a lot of shops - established or new, dazzling shops alike
are lining up the place.
Location/View
Hama-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki ,850-0853
Access
20 min. walk from port(1.5km)
Season
Year-round
Related links
Nagasaki Hamanmachi.com
http://www.hamanmachi.com/img-top/bna_1211hamabura/
en.pdf
Parking for
tour buses
Parking in
neighborhood (for charge)
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Glover Garden
Aiming to be part of the World Heritage, Glover Garden is one of the sites that belong to "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial
Revolution."There are a lot of must-see attractions in Glover Garden. One of these is the Glover Residence, formerly owned
by Thomas Blake Glover, who contributed to Japan's modernization. Other attractions are the nine historical Western-style
buildings dotted around the lush landscape and the wonderful overlooking view of the Nagasaki Port from the hills. (As of
May 2015)
Location/View
Minamiyamate-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki ,850-0931
Access
10 min. walk from port(550m)
Season
Year-round
Related links
Glover Garden Nagasaki
http://www.glover-garden.jp/foreign/english.html
Parking for
tour buses
Parking in
neighborhood (for charge)
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Mt. Inasa Observation Platform (Night View)
Located 333 meters above sea level, the observatory unfolds a huge panoramic view of the city. During a clear day, you will
have a good view of Goto Islands, Unzen and Amakusa. Enjoy the night view to your heart's content as it is listed as one of
“The World's Top Tree Night Views”.
Location/View
Fuchi-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki ,852-8012
Access
Travel by tour:About 20 min. via car from berth(6.5km)
Season
Year-round
Related links
Nagasaki Ropeway
http://www.nagasaki-ropeway.jp/pdf/English.pdf
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
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http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/
Hashima (Gunkanjima)
Gunkanjima used to be the home of undersea coal mining - the industry that supported the modernization of Japan. Blocks
of high rise apartments standing in the small island are one of the features of Gunkanjima and are a rare find in the world.
The island's name was derived from the exterior of the island that resembles the battleship "Tosa." Aiming to be on the list of
World Heritage Sites in 2015, Gunkanjima welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year, and there are also a lot of
tourists visiting the island through an organized trip by the cruise ships.(As of May 2015)
Location/View
Hashima, Takashima-cho, Nagasaki-shi,
Nagasaki ,851-1315
Access
Travel by tour:About 3 hr. via ferry from berth(About 20km)
Season
Year-round
Related links
At-Nagasaki
http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/spot/011.html
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Peace Park and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Heiwakinenzo (peace statue) is the symbol of peace in Nagasaki Peace Park. The statue's raised right hand points to the
sky to symbolize the threat of atomic weapons while the horizontally-raised left arm symbolizes the city's wish for peace. The
closed eyes of the statue symbolize prayer for the repose of the atomic bomb victims. In addition, materials displayed in the
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum show the threat of atomic weapons and the miseries of war, and at the same time strongly
express the value of peace.
Location/View
Matsuyama-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki ,852-8118
Access
Travel by tour:20 min. via car from berth(About 5km)
Individual travel:5 min. walk from, "Matsuyama-machi" Stop
No.1 Tram bound for Akasako (About 5km from port)
Season
Year-round
Parking for
tour buses
32 buses
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Oura Catholic Church
Formally referred to as the Church of the Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan and designated as a national treasure, the Oura
Catholic Church is dedicated to the twenty-six saints who experienced martyrdom in the year 1597.
Built through missionaries from France in 1864, this church is the oldest wooden gothic church in Japan. The church interiors
are also adorned with stained glass dating back to 100 years.
Location/View
5-3, Minamiyamate-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki ,850-0931
Access
7 min. walk from port(500m)
Season
Year-round
Parking for
tour buses
Parking in
neighborhood (for charge)
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
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Nagasaki Port Tourist Information
http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/
Spectacles Bridge
The bridge was named "Megane Bridge" or "Spectacles Bridge" due to its arches and reflection of the river that forms an
image resembling a pair of glasses. It was built in 1634 by MokusuNyojo, a monk and the temple master of Kofukuji, and it is
Japan's oldest stone arch bridge to date. "Spectacles Bridge" is designated as one of the important cultural properties of
Japan.
Location/View
Uono-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki ,850-0874
Access
About 25 min. walk from port(About 2km)
Season
Year-round
Related links
At-Nagasaki
http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/spot/007.html
Parking for
tour buses
Parking in
neighborhood (for charge)
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Welcome Events
By the time the passenger ship arrives at the port, the passengers receive a warm welcome from the locals through brass
band performances and wadaiko (Japanese drum) from students and children and other local performers. In addition,
tourists can also witness a dance unique to Nagasaki - the "Ja-odori" (dragon dance).
Location/View
Access
Season
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is a shrine festival of the Suwa Shrine held every autumn. The festival shows its pride of having
more than 370 years of history and tradition. It is said that the festival was referred to as "Kunchi" (9th day) because it was
celebrated every 9th of September in the lunar calendar. However, the celebration is currently held from October 7 to 9 every
year and has been designated as an important intangible cultural property of Japan. During the celebration, the city is
bustling with dancers and shops.
Location/View
Access
Season
October 7 - 9
Parking for
tour buses
Parking in
neighborhood (for charge)
Related links
Contact Us【Tourism Development Division, Nagasaki Prefectural Government】
TEL:+81-95-895-2641 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l
Website:http://visit-nagasaki.com/
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