Nagasaki Travel Guide

A remote island in Nagasaki Prefecture dotted with spectacular scenery shaped by majestic nature and historic sites.

A park featuring a thoughtfully designed promenade-style observation deck, where you can enjoy close-up views of Nagasaki’s nightscape and harbor scenery.

A park renowned for its panoramic views over Nagasaki Port and the city, as well as being a famous spot for Nagasaki’s traditional hata-age (kite flying).

A historic park on the nationally designated historic site of Kushima Castle, colored by cherry blossoms and irises.

A flower park with views of Mt. Heisei-Shinzan, created on developed erosion control land.

A scenic spot known for beautiful spring azaleas covering the hills and islands spreading out below.

A scenic observatory with an exotic atmosphere, where you can look out toward South Korea from this border island.

A beach along Omura Bay where colorful recycled glass sparkles in the sun.

Travel-worthy beauty at this 150-point island chain, bursting with dazzling seascapes and historic World Heritage churches.

A sacred church creating iconic scenery unique to Hirado.

An outdoor exhibition showcasing 12 unique kilns from around the world.

Sasebo’s top scenic overlook with swooping views of city, harbor, and islands below.

A casual counter-style izakaya where you can savor Nagasaki’s unique bounty from both land and sea.

Savor Nagasaki’s finest flavors through creative, thoughtfully crafted Japanese cuisine.

Enjoy the freshest seafood at a seaside izakaya overlooking Nagasaki Port.

A hands-on dining spot where fresh seafood and vegetables are steamed using the natural hot-spring steam of Obama Onsen.

A yakiniku restaurant specializing in Nagasaki Wagyu, known for its exquisite balance of lean meat and marbling.

A specialty restaurant located in front of Nagasaki Station, serving Nagasaki’s famous Turkish Rice dish.

A specialty restaurant located in front of Nagasaki Station, serving Nagasaki’s famous Turkish Rice dish.

A British-style Meiji Western building on Dejima, now a restaurant.

The restaurant created champon and sara udon dishes.

Artisan Sasebo burgers packed with local flavors, served with a view of the Kujukushima Islands.

Enjoy a leisurely tea time in a Western-style building that has been registered as a tangible cultural property.

Experience the local soul food, "Turkish Rice".

Directly connected to Nagasaki Station-find CRUZ classics and limited editions.

An entertainment-focused shopping complex symbolized by its Ferris wheel.

Smooth and delicately sweet, this Nagasaki-born pudding is a true local delight.

A multi-purpose complex where you can enjoy dining alongside stunning bay-area scenery that changes its expression throughout the day.

A long-standing establishment in Nagasaki dedicated solely to making Castella, a traditional sponge cake and a local specialty.

A JR Nagasaki Station-connected building bustling with gourmet, souvenir, and shopping options.

A scenic hilltop hotel offering breathtaking views of Nagasaki’s nightscape - one of the “New Three Best Night Views in the World.”

A charming hotel with an exotic atmosphere, perfect as a base for sightseeing.

A hotel with a large public bath that carries on the spirit of a traditional inn and lets you experience Nagasaki’s culture.

A hot spring ryokan that beautifully blends traditional warmth with modern elegance, offering a serene and stylish retreat in the heart of Unzen.

Enjoy the seven-colored flowing waters in the heart of Unzen Onsen town.

The luxury hotel directly run by Huis Ten Bosch.

City resort hotel that looks down the Nagasaki port.

Classical hotel in Unzen town with a long history accommodating foreign tourists.

Evenings at Huis Ten Bosch all alight like a “kingdom of light” across the park grounds.

The dynamic "dedication dances" performed throughout the city are a must-see!

Kameoka Shrine Autumn Festival. Daimyo-gyoretsu (feudal lord's procession) and Hirado Kagura (Shinto music and dance) are dedicated to the god.

The original boat race competition with fiersome athletes.

A significant winter event in Nagasaki is held from January 1 to 15th of the lunar calendar. The city center is beautifully decorated with lanterns.