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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Parking in neighborhood (for charge)

Related links Nagasaki Hamanmachi.com http://www.hamanmachi.com/img-top/bna_1211hamabura/en.pdf


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)



Related links Glover Garden Nagasaki http://www.glover-garden.jp/foreign/english.html


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)

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Related links Nagasaki Ropeway http://www.nagasaki-ropeway.jp/pdf/English.pdf


http://www.hamanmachi.com/img-top/bna_1211hamabura/en.pdf

http://www.hamanmachi.com/img-top/bna_1211hamabura/en.pdf



http://www.glover-garden.jp/foreign/english.html



http://www.nagasaki-ropeway.jp/pdf/English.pdf



http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/shr/map/pointmap.html?E=119698519&N=30173546



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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)

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Related links At-Nagasaki http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/spot/011.html


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)

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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)



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http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/spot/011.html










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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)



Related links At-Nagasaki http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/spot/007.html


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).

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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.

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http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/spot/007.html








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