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Dejima

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Dejima was a man made island in the port of Nagasaki, constructed in 1636 to segregate Portuguese residents from the Japanese population and control their missionary activities.

A few years later, the Portuguese were expelled from Japan, and a Dutch trading factory, formerly located in Hirado, was moved to Dejima. The Dutch workers, the only remaining Westerners allowed in the country, were restricted to Dejima during Japan's two centuries of isolation.

Today, Dejima is not an island anymore, as the surrounding area has been reclaimed during the 20th century. However, a number of Dejima's historical structures remain, have been or are being reconstructed in the area, including various residences, warehouses, walls and gates.

Works to restore Dejima to its original appearance were started in 1996 and are currently ongoing. The ultimate goal is to convert Dejima back into an island by digging canals around all its four sides.

Miniature Model of Dejima

On Dejima

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How to get there

Take tram number 1 to "Dejima" tram stop.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	8:00 to 18:00 (admission ends at 17:40)
Closed:	No closing days.
Admission:	500 yen

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Hotel Cuore Nagasaki Ekimae
Business hotel just a few steps from Nagasaki Station and the bus terminal.
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Hotel Monterey Nagasaki
This atmospheric hotel is one of the best values in town.
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JR Kyushu Hotel Nagasaki
Conveniently located adjacent to Nagasaki Station.
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User Ratings

Ratings for Dejima:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 195 users):	75/100	recommended

Best rated sights nationwide (out of 725):

524. Kagurazaka (Tokyo) 75/100

525. Food Replicas (Gujo-Hachiman) 75/100

526. Takadachi Gikeido (Hiraizumi) 75/100

527. Daio Wasabi Farm (Matsumoto) 75/100

528. Yunotsu Onsen (Iwami Ginzan) 75/100

529. Dejima (Nagasaki) 75/100

530. Hakone Art Museum (Hakone) 75/100

531. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Kobe) 75/100

532. Nikko Edomura (Kinugawa Onsen) 75/100

533. Earthquake Museum (Kobe) 75/100

Most visited sights nationwide (out of 836):

167. Sakurajima (Kagoshima) 404

168. Zeniarai Benten (Kamakura) 403

169. Nagoya Port Area (Nagoya) 401

170. Dutch Slope (Nagasaki) 398

171. Koishikawa Korakuen (Tokyo) 395

172. Dejima (Nagasaki) 394

173. Osu Kannon Temple (Nagoya) 384

174. Nijo Jinya (Kyoto) 375

175. Canal Area (Kurashiki) 371

176. Ankokuronji Temple (Kamakura) 369

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English Links

Dejima Comes Back to Life
Official English website by the city government.

Japanese Links

Dejima Comes Back to Life
Official website by the city government.

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