basic information

Nagasaki is an attractively situated port city on the island of Kyushu and the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture.

As one of Japan's closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and was the most important of only a very few ports open to restricted numbers of foreign traders during Japan's period of isolation.

In more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II.

Attractions

Sightseeing Spots

Nagasaki Peace Park (1) Commemorating the atomic bombing. Mount Inasa (11) One of Japan's three best night views. Meganebashi Bridge (7) Elegant bridge in central Nagasaki.

Attractions Related to former Chinese Residents

Sofukuji Temple (8) Chinese looking Obaku Zen temple. Chinatown (3) Shinchi, Nagasaki's Chinatown. Kofukuji Temple (8) Buddhist temple in the Teramachi district. Confucian Shrine (10) Shrine dedicated to Confucius.

Attractions Related to former Western Residents

Glover Garden (2) Open air park exhibiting Western mansions. Dejima (5) Former district reserved for Dutch traders. Dutch Slope (3) Pleasant city area with steep slopes. Oura Church (6) Japan's most famous Christian church.

Events

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival (12) Colorful festival of the Suwa Shrine.

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