Things to do in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Prefecture offers 188 places to visit, including 67 shrines and 53 temples. From Hinoe Castle to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, find a diverse range of attractions.

Huis Ten Bosch

Huis Ten Bosch

NAGASAKI · PARK

Huis Ten Bosch is Japan's largest theme park, recreating Dutch and European townscapes.

Tsutsusaki Lighthouse

Tsutsusaki Lighthouse

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A historic lighthouse at Tsushima's southwestern tip featuring an original 1909 concrete tower a...

Sotome Museum of History and Folklore

Sotome Museum of History and Folklore

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

This museum details Sotome's history, people, and culture, including Hidden Christians and coal...

Kurosaki Church

Kurosaki Church

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Kurosaki Church is a historic Catholic church in Nagasaki, known for its connection to "hidden C...

Akunoura Church

Akunoura Church

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Akunoura Church is a modern Catholic church in Nagasaki, built for shipyard workers.

Zenchōdani Church

Zenchōdani Church

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Zenchōdani Church is a historic Catholic church in Nagasaki, rebuilt in 1952.

Kakegi Kofun

Kakegi Kofun

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 6th-century circular tomb with a unique stone chamber and sarcophagus.

Sasazuka Kofun

Sasazuka Kofun

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 6th-century circular burial mound with unique artifacts.

Sōroku Kofun

Sōroku Kofun

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Sōroku Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound, the largest in Nagasaki, with important artifacts...

Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Museum

Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Museum

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

This museum displays floats and items from the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival, a unique cultural event...

Eboshi-dake

Eboshi-dake

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A 568-meter mountain known as Sasebo Fuji offering panoramic views of Sasebo and Omura Bay from...

Kōei-ji Temple

Kōei-ji Temple

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Koeiji Temple, a historic Jodo Shinshu site, offers a glimpse into Nagasaki's past.

Honko-ji Temple (Shimabara)

Honko-ji Temple (Shimabara)

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

A 16th-century Soto Zen temple housing feudal lord graves, historic stone statues, and a museum...

Shimabara Castle

Shimabara Castle

NAGASAKI · CASTLE

This castle, a 1964 reproduction, offers a museum about Christian history and views of the sea.

Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

A national memorial for atomic bomb victims, offering a place for remembrance and learning.

Nagasaki Airport

Nagasaki Airport

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A maritime airport built on a former island, serving as a scenic gateway to Nagasaki with unique...

Hiradoguchi Church

Hiradoguchi Church

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

A Catholic cathedral in Nagasaki Prefecture built in 1952, originally founded as a nursery schoo...

Mizunoura Church

Mizunoura Church

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Japan's largest wooden church, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles with a history of religious...

Kabashima

Kabashima

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A mountainous fishing island in the Goto archipelago featuring a historic shrine and traditional...

Sumiyoshi Tunnel Factory

Sumiyoshi Tunnel Factory

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

Explore tunnels of a WWII-era factory that aided atomic bomb victims and manufactured torpedoes.

Isahaya Park

Isahaya Park

NAGASAKI · PARK

Isahaya Park offers castle ruins, a historic bridge, and a beautiful azalea display.

Site of the Former Urakami Branch of Nagasaki Prison

Site of the Former Urakami Branch of Nagasaki Prison

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

This site preserves prison ruins, a stark reminder of the atomic bombing's devastation and human...

Takashima Kōzaki Site

Takashima Kōzaki Site

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Japan's first underwater historic site, revealing a sunken Mongol warship and artifacts.

Shiogama Shrine

Shiogama Shrine

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Shiogama Shrine is a historic site dedicated to deities of salt and mountains.

Komodahama Shrine

Komodahama Shrine

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Komodahama Shrine commemorates a historic battle and honors the defenders of Tsushima.

Shinjō Shrine

Shinjō Shrine

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Shinjō Shrine honors a samurai, built on his castle site, and hosts three annual festivals.

Toyotama Town Local Museum

Toyotama Town Local Museum

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

This free museum in Tsushima showcases local history, from ancient artifacts to whaling culture.

Kamitsushima History and Folklore Reference Room

Kamitsushima History and Folklore Reference Room

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

A free museum on Tsushima's history, folklore, and nature, near Korea.

Nagasaki Prefectural Tsushima Museum of History and Folklore

Nagasaki Prefectural Tsushima Museum of History and Folklore

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

This museum, now closed, offered a free look into Tsushima's history and unique wildlife.

Futagami Island

Futagami Island

NAGASAKI · PLACE

An uninhabited pair of islands in Nagasaki featuring historical military remains from wartime st...

Mine History and Folk Customs Museum

Mine History and Folk Customs Museum

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

Explore ancient Jomon artifacts, including rare shell bracelets, at this free history museum.

Watazumi Shrine

Watazumi Shrine

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Watazumi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to marine deities, known for its unique torii gat...

Mount Ondake

Mount Ondake

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A 315-meter active volcano on Fukue Island offering panoramic views, hot springs, and unique lav...

Shiroyama Shrine (Goto)

Shiroyama Shrine (Goto)

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Shiroyama Shrine honors the Goto clan ancestors on historic castle grounds.

Shimayama Island

Shimayama Island

NAGASAKI · PLACE

An island in Aso Bay featuring the grave of a famous samurai commander and connected by a scenic...

Ōshima

Ōshima

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A flat volcanic island near Fukue known for its unique yellow rock formations and the scenic Mou...

Akashima

Akashima

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A small, flat basaltic island in the Goto chain with a long fishing history and a tiny local pop...

Okino Island

Okino Island

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A scenic island in Nagasaki featuring a historic 1931 church and accessible via a major bridge f...

Sannō Shrine

Sannō Shrine

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Sannō Shrine: a historic site with unique atomic bomb relics and ancient trees.

Okinokojima Shrine

Okinokojima Shrine

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on a remote island, known for its unique rock formation and historical significan...

Nakaenoshima

Nakaenoshima

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A sacred uninhabited island and UNESCO site where Hidden Christians honor martyrs through ritual...

Bairin-ji Temple

Bairin-ji Temple

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Japan's oldest temple, Bairin-ji Temple, holds ancient Buddhist treasures.

Matsunaga Yasuzaemon Memorial Hall

Matsunaga Yasuzaemon Memorial Hall

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

Explore the collections of a business magnate and local history at this memorial hall.

Neso Kofun Cluster

Neso Kofun Cluster

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including rare keyhole shapes, offering a glimpse into 6th-centur...

Hara Castle

Hara Castle

NAGASAKI · CASTLE

A UNESCO World Heritage site and former fortress where the Shimabara Rebellion reached its tragi...

Hirado Bridge

Hirado Bridge

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A striking red suspension bridge connecting mainland Kyushu to Hirado Island, offering scenic vi...

Hashima Island

Hashima Island

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A former undersea coal mine island known for its battleship-like silhouette and abandoned high-r...

Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall

Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall

NAGASAKI · MUSEUM

This memorial hall commemorates the Mt. Unzen eruption, offering exhibits and a cafe.

Mount Inasa

Mount Inasa

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A 333-meter peak in Nagasaki offering one of Japan's top three night views via ropeway or design...

Mount Ariake

Mount Ariake

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A 558-meter peak in Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park offering seasonal flowers and historic cast...

Tsushima Wildlife Conservation Center

Tsushima Wildlife Conservation Center

NAGASAKI · PARK

Learn about the rare Tsushima leopard cat and wildlife conservation efforts.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Kiyomizu-dera Temple: a historic temple with Nagasaki's oldest main hall and important cultural...

Ōtsukayama Burial Mound

Ōtsukayama Burial Mound

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Iki Island's oldest kofun, a 5th-century burial mound with a unique red-pigmented stone...

Deizuka Kofun

Deizuka Kofun

NAGASAKI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Tsushima's oldest and largest kofun, a unique ancient tomb with rare artifacts.

Iki Kokubun-ji Temple

Iki Kokubun-ji Temple

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

A historic Rinzai temple on Iki Island, re-established in the 17th century, with ancient roots.

Tsushima Kokubunji Temple

Tsushima Kokubunji Temple

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Tsushima Kokubunji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple that hosted Joseon envoys.

Ōura Church

Ōura Church

NAGASAKI · TEMPLE

Japan's oldest church, a Gothic National Treasure, survived the atomic bomb.

Iki Island

Iki Island

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A historic island in Nagasaki featuring ancient archaeological sites, basaltic plateaus, and a p...

Akashima

Akashima

NAGASAKI · PLACE

A remote island in Tsushima City connected by a historic bridge over a privately excavated water...

Kuroshima

Kuroshima

NAGASAKI · PLACE

An uninhabited island featuring a preserved settlement of forty houses and a historic shrine acc...

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