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Port of Nagasaki
With the creation of Dejima, Japan's only gateway to the rest of the world during the isolation policy of the Edo Period, this port has played a vital role in the reception of foreign industry and culture. It developed as a trading port where ferries from Australia, the Phillipines, America, and other countries would stop off on the Shanghai shipping route. As Japan's leading port of call for tourism, receiving sightseeing liners from a large number of countries, it is the country's first port to be equipped with a wharf capable of docking 100,000 ton ships. It can also accommodate large-size international tourist liners.
Sightseeing highlights of surrounding area
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- Glover Garden
- 9 Historical western-style buildings, including 3 nationally designated important cultural properties are dotted along the richly exotic Minanami-yamate district that overlooks Nagasaki harbor.
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- Peace Park and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
- Reflect on the preciousness of peace at the symbolic statue in the Peace Park and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum.
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- Nagasaki-shinchi Chinatown
- Sweets, goods, and local specialty dishes such as Champon and Sara-udon are on offer at around 40 stores that lines the streets.
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- Spectacles Bridge
- Japan's oldest existing arched stone bridge, the impression of a pair of spectacles given by the reflection of the 2 arches on the water is well renowned. Built in 1634.
Culture
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- Foods >
- Shippoku cuisine
- Shippoku cuisine has evolved over the years with the blended influences of the food cultures of Japan, China and Holland. You can enjoy this cuisine in traditional Japanese restaurants or hotel banquets in Nagasaki City.
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- Hasami yaki / Mikawachi yaki (Hasami & Mikawachi Porcelain)
- Hasami yaki and Mikawachi yaki have a 400 year history and are believed to be one of the leading ceramics of the Kyushu region, along with Arita, Imari and Karatsu.
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- Event >
- Nagasaki Kunchi (October 7-9)
- A major Nagasaki festival held at Suwa Shrine dating back to the 17th century. Features dynamic dances dedicated to the god of the shrine that can be seen in 4 different locations of the city and on street corners. The dances were influenced by Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese culture.
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- Heritage >
- Yakushima
- Miyanoura-dake (1,935 meters), the highest mountain in the Kyushu Region, is in the center of this island, which has a perimeter of 132 kilometers. There are a series of high mountains near Miyanoura-dake and, therefore, this area is called “the Alps on the water”. It is said to rain “35 days a month” here, because this island has very high precipitation. The rainfall on top of the mountain exceeds 10,000 mm annually. In the mountain area, wild animals, such as Yakushima macaque monkeys and Yakushima deer, are unique to this island. Also, old Yakusugi (cedar trees of Yakushima) grow naturally on this island. The “Jomon sugi” is the oldest and largest tree, and is estimated to be over 1,000 years old. The tree’s name of “Jomon” comes from the Jomon Period of Japan’s prehistory. Banyan trees also grow here. Yakushima is the northernmost place for this tree to grow.
Excursion information
| Half Day Tour (3-4 Hours) |
Half Day Nagasaki: Glover Garden / Peace Park / Atmoic Bomb Museum |
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| Full Day Tour (7 Hours) |
Full Day Nagasaki: Mt.Inasa Observation / Atomic Bomb Museum / Peace Park / Dejima Museum / Glover Garden |
| Overnight Tour (2 Days) |
2Days Nagasaki & Unzen: Glover Garden / Peace Park / Obama Hot Spring or Unzen Hot Spring for overnight stay / Unzen Volcano(Nita Pass Observation) / Shimabara Castle / Samurai Houses / Volcano |
Passenger terminal information
Nagasaki Port Matsugae International Cruise Ship Terminal Brand-new cruise ship terminal opened in March 2010. Facilitated with flex CIQ facilities up to max. 12 lanes. WiFi available.
| Welcome event | welcome ceremony, welcome attractions, port-leaving ceremony. |
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Facilities for the disabled
Facilities at entrances/exits, walkways and meeting areas. Also equipped with toilets and parking spaces.
Location
7-1 Matsugae-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 850-0921
Access
| Station | JR Nagasaki Station (30 mins on foot, 20 mins by tram, 10 mins by taxi) |
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| Airport | Nagasaki Airport (50 mins by bus, 40 mins by taxi) |
| Shinkansen | JR Hakata Station (120 mins by bus, 90 mins by taxi, 110 mins by express train from JR Nagasaki station) |
Tourist information center
Nagasaki Tourist Information Center (inside JR Nagasaki Station)
1-1 Onoue-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 850-0058
TEL : +81-95-823-3631
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