SIGHTSEEING
Let the city introduce itself with one of its popular destinations named Peace Park. This regal, serene park was built in 1955 to honor people who died in the atomic bombing. Its purpose is to promote peace and is popularly used for holding a yearly anniversary called Peace Memorial Ceremony. Not only known as one of the best places in Nagasaki city, but this spot will also bring the feeling of peace. Definitely worth a visit.
Peace Park
DOWNTOWN
While downtown area offers many things, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum would be one of the best places for you to go to. This historical museum is located next to the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall covering the story of the atomic bombing event. The museum also displays the history of nuclear weapons development, photographs, relics, and documents related to the bombing. As one of the most visited places in Nagasaki, this museum would be a good reference to know more about the city’s history. To enjoy all the facilities, you just need to pay less than 200 yen.
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
SHOPPING
The excitement that Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown is offered simply can’t be missed. The colorful life of Nagasaki is literally shown here with the diversity of traditional shows, classic costumes, street foods, restaurants, and of course shops. This spot is popularly known for holding traditional festivals and beautifully paraded with stunning lanterns. With its many exciting offerings, you can also shop things like local food and crafted souvenirs. For another good shopping place, you can also visit the popular Amu Plaza Nagasaki for high-quality products. Not only it sells international brandy products, but this mall also provides local souvenirs and traditional foods in various restaurants. Collect your favorite brands here and see it yourself why this shopping center is known a one of the best.
Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown
Amu Plaza Nagasaki
FOOD & DRINK
You don’t want to leave Nagasaki without trying the tastiest Champon. This noddle dish is a regional cuisine of Nagasaki. It’s made by frying pork, seafood, and vegetable with lard, and then a soup made with chicken and pig bones is added to it. Pair it with the traditional taste of Shōchū. Shōchū is a beverage distilled from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, and brown sugar. It sometimes produced from other ingredients such as chestnut, sesame, potato, or even carrots. There are many tasteful cuisines waiting for you. You don’t want to miss them.
CULTURE
As the setting for a multitude of great events, Nagasaki offers many good places to visit. The city is popular for several things, from its volcanoes, beautiful offshore islands, historic buildings, to its hot-spring spas.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
While the peak season is from July to August, the best time to pay a visit to this beautiful city is between April & June and from late October to early November. The temperature is pleasantly comfortable.
HOTEL
Make sure to stay at Hotel Monterey Nagasaki for an amazing living experience. This 3-star hotel features design elements inspired by medieval Portugal standing beautifully with its bright color. Not only you’ll be able to enjoy some of the most exciting amenities such as fully equipped and warmly decorated rooms, classic Italian restaurant, outdoor courtyard, and a grand wedding chapel, you’re also able to access some of the most popular attractions easily. And Hotel Forza Nagasaki is another good choice to stay in the city. What’s great about this hotel is it located above a shopping mall. This way, the hotel allows you to have easy access to one of the city’s popular shopping malls. The hotel is simply decorated with its modern room facilities. You can also enjoy Japanese and Western-style breakfast buffet every day. More than that, the location is the star of this hotel. Many popular attractions are accessible with a few-minute walk.
Hotel Monterey Nagasaki
Hotel Forza Nagasaki
RESTAURANT
Yossou restaurant allows you to enjoy the authentic taste of Japanese cuisines in traditional ways. As a restaurant that’s rich with culture, keeping its authentic ways is a must. From the room setting, furniture utilizing, food presentation, to the great hospitality, everything presented traditionally. It has Chawamushi (steamed egg) as the most favorite menu, you don’t want to leave without trying it. Just like other cities, culture is strongly applied in Nagasaki. Many places include traditional ways in their daily basis. This 多ら福 亜紗 Tarafuku Asa restaurant also has that way about itself. This restaurant is popular for serving Japanese cuisine with great care. The excellent taste and atmosphere will keep you alive throughout your visit. And the attentiveness of the staff will be the best company for you. You can freely ask them anything and they’ll gladly answer your questions. Many seafood dishes are shown here. Try them and get ready to taste the never-before-seen cuisines. Don't forget about sashimi though. It is also worth your time if you can eat raw fish.
Yossou
多ら福 亜紗 Tarafuku Asa
CAFE
Your cafe life should start at St.Marc Cafe. This cozy cafe is not only giving you the best taste of Japan, it also has some international cuisines like pasta and croissant. The amazing coffee will go perfectly with these dishes. With its comfortable room setting, this cafe would be a good place to relax and unwind yourself. Another good recommendation for your next stop is this casual cafe named Cafe & Bar ウミノ. This cafe is popular for its fruit sandwiches that are uniquely presented with its delicious taste. All menus are served in a comfortable room space and cozy atmosphere with great care. Fruit sandwiches will go just fine with the tasty shakes.
St.Marc Cafe
Cafe & Bar ウミノ
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy your day/night with wide selection of drinks at LOCAL Bar. This bar offers many imported beers and exciting dishes in a good setting space. The staff will welcome you with open arm and great hospitality. If you haven’t had enough, Bar IWI would be another good place to go to. This good-looking bar presents itself with classic color with some of the best personalities. The bar carries great Japanese craft beers in an inviting and lively room setting. The atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff will definitely keep you away from boredom. With the good music played in the background, you’re guaranteed to have a memorable time here.
LOCAL Bar
Bar IWI
INTERESTING PLACE
To witness one of the oldest places in the city, you should visit Meganebashi Bridge. This 1634-pedestrian bridge is spanning the stunning Nakashima River and known as the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. Apart from its history, this bridge also has interesting things around it such as a heart-shaped stone and an ice cream store that has been selling floral ice cream for decades. Continue your journey at named Nagasaki Koshibyo Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of China. This Confucian shrine was built in 1893 and stands beautifully with its classic style. It offers large illuminated photographs of the old Silk Road and models of early Chinese inventions such as the world’s first seismograph. This historical museum lets you explore many interesting facts about the city’s history in a traditional environment. As one of the city’s popular destinations, this place is definitely unmissable.
Meganebashi Bridge
Nagasaki Koshibyo Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of China
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Inasa-yam Park has to be one of the best parks in Nagasaki Japan. This hill-park has a height of 333 meters and this allows you as a visitor to travel to the top to witness how gorgeous Nagasaki is. Whether it’s day or night, this spot will totally bring the best out of your inner photographer self. Not only you’re served with the best city views, you can also enjoy other facilities such as stunning greenery and a playground. Known as one of the best and most visited parks in the city, Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki would be another great place to surround yourself with the city’s beautiful offers. This park is designed to recreate the Netherlands by showcasing life-sized copies of old Dutch buildings. It features many Dutch-style buildings like hotels, villas, theaters, museums, shops, and restaurants. Not only that, it also has the stunning canals, windmills, amusement rides, and a park with beautiful seasonal flowers. You can definitely create any kind of color for your aesthetic pictures.
Inasa-yam Park
Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki
