The notebook of Nagasaki
Discover what the tide reveals.
Port in amphitheatre marked by international trade, atomic memory, sloping districts and industrial islands.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · Heritage · Island
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Nagasaki
Port in amphitheatre marked by international trade, atomic memory, sloping districts and industrial islands.
Glover Garden, Nagasaki Peace Park and Hashima Island give the most telling landmarks of Nagasaki. Together, they form a destination where urban life, coastline, heritage and island landscapes meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Glover Garden
- Nagasaki Peace Park
- Hashima Island
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Glover Garden
Glover Garden On a slope overlooking the port, several western residences linked to the 19th century traders. The houses, gardens and views of the shipyards tell of the opening of Nagasaki international exchanges with a very concrete decor.
Place indismissible
Parc de la Paix de Nagasaki
The Peace Park and the nearby museum approach atomic bombardment through monuments, testimonies and objects. The visit links the disaster with the real topography of the Urakami Valley, with a sober narrative directed towards the victims and peace.
Place indismissible
Île de Hashima
Hashima is an ancient, densely built mining island, abandoned after the closure of the coal mining operation. Permitted excursions show from limited paths ruined buildings, dikes and the striking scale of an industrial land laid at sea.
Practical tips
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