Nagasaki
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Glover Garden
An open-air museum centered on the former residence of British merchant Thomas Glover who came to Japan in the late Edo period, with Western-style buildings from Nagasaki City relocated and restored. Stone-paved slopes, Minamiyamate views, and seasonal flowers harmonize at this World Heritage constituent site.
Address: 長崎県長崎市南山手町8-1
Access: About 15 minutes by streetcar from Nagasaki Station, 5-minute walk from Oura Tenshudo-shita stop
Transportation: Comfortable shoes recommended due to many slopes
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Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)
An uninhabited island that prospered from undersea coal mining. Called 'Gunkanjima' (Battleship Island) due to its warship-like appearance. Landing cruises offer close-up views of decayed high-rise housing complexes and modern industrial ruins, providing a tangible experience of modern Japan's energy history.
Address: 長崎県長崎市高島町端島
Access: About 40 minutes by cruise ship from Nagasaki Port
Transportation: Tours may be cancelled due to sea conditions. Check operation status by the previous day.
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Huis Ten Bosch
Japan's largest theme park recreating Dutch townscapes. Enjoy seasonal flowers, Japan's most extensive illumination with 22 million bulbs, thrilling attractions to stage performances. Accommodations and hot springs also available.
Address: 長崎県佐世保市ハウステンボス町1-1
Access: About 1 hour 10 minutes by Limited Express Midori from Nagasaki Station, immediately from Huis Ten Bosch Station
Transportation: Park is large; rental bicycles are convenient
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Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell)
White steam areas where sulfur vapors and hot springs rise. Walking paths are maintained with foot baths and hot spring egg making experiences popular. The surrounding Unzen hot spring district thrives as a refreshing highland resort at approximately 700m elevation.
Address: 長崎県雲仙市小浜町雲仙
Access: About 2 hours by express bus from Nagasaki Station
Transportation: Beware of snow and ice in winter
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Kujukushima (Ninety-Nine Islands)
A rias archipelago of 208 large and small islands stretching outside Sasebo Port. Enjoy multi-island beauty from Tenkaiho and Ishidake observatories, cruises on the Pearl Queen pleasure boat, and abundant marine activities like sea kayaking.
Address: 長崎県佐世保市鹿子前町1008
Access: About 1.5 hours by express train from Nagasaki Station to Sasebo Station, then 25 minutes by bus
Transportation: Sunset cruises are seasonal
Model Courses
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World Heritage and Night View 2-Day Model Course
Condensing Nagasaki's essence from Glover Garden to Gunkanjima and night views. A greedy plan accessible by public transportation.
- Western-style buildings overlooking the harbor
- Cruise advance reservation required
- Night view viewing via Inasayama Ropeway
- Hot spring egg making experience
- Sunset cruise recommended