Nagasaki Airport 45 min
Urakami Cathedral (15 min) This large Catholic church was rebuilt in 1959 after being destroyed by an atomic bomb in WWII. Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown (8 min) Home to a yearly lantern festival, the country's oldest Chinatown is lined with restaurants & shops. Sōfuku-ji Temple (4 min) Zen temple in tranquil surrounds, featuring a Ming-style gate, an immense cauldron & statues. Hollander Slope (15 min) Picturesque sloping street with historic Dutch-style houses formerly occupied by foreign settlers. Peace Park (14 min) Regal, serene park built in 1955 to honor those who died in the atomic bombing & to promote peace. Inasa-yama Park (15 min) Accessed by cablecar or bus, this spot on Mt. Inasa offers a park with city views & a playground. Hashima Island (1 hr 3) Abandoned 16-acre island & UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its industrial ruins & its seawall. Nagasaki Koshibyo Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of China (18 min) Storied, circa-1893 Confucian shrine with many statues & a museum of Chinese relics. Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (16 min) Collection of modern Nagasaki & Spanish art in a sleek building with a rooftop garden & glass walls. Ōura Church (9 min) Stately, Western-style Catholic church built in 1865 & featuring stained glass & sculptures. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum (13 min) Museum with photos, clippings & artifacts documenting the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945. Museum of 26 Martyrs of Japan (15 min) Museum & monument honoring the Christians that were executed for their beliefs on this site in 1597. Suwa Shrine (13 min) A long staircase leads to this well-known 17th-century Shinto shrine with various annual festivals. Meganebashi Bridge (3 min) Circa-1634 pedestrian walkway spanning the Nakashima River is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. Nagasaki Seaside Park (13 min) Park offering views of the harbor & incoming boats, plus open space for walking, jogging & picnics. |