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Nagasaki Prefecture (長崎)
Our Recommendation
4/5
Review: Consider visting if you have time

Nagasaki is a city with a vibrant past as a hub of trade with Western countries, which is evident in its European-style houses and significant Christian population. The region also has deep ties to China and Korea, with ancient tombs and ruins dating back to the third century B.C. Nagasaki’s crystal-clear waters and beaches are a haven for water sports enthusiasts, while Tsushima Island is a sought-after location for eco-tourists who wish to explore the island’s rare flora and fauna.

Nagasaki Prefecture (長崎)

Our Recommendation
4/5
Consider visiting if you have time

Nagasaki is a city with a vibrant past as a hub of trade with Western countries, which is evident in its European-style houses and significant Christian population. The region also has deep ties to China and Korea, with ancient tombs and ruins dating back to the third century B.C. Nagasaki’s crystal-clear waters and beaches are a haven for water sports enthusiasts, while Tsushima Island is a sought-after location for eco-tourists who wish to explore the island’s rare flora and fauna.

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Places to visit in Tokyo

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Relive the harrowing experiences of World War II
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 1.5-3 hours
Price: Adults 200 Yen, Child: 100 Yen
Activities: Sightseeing

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is a facility where visitors can face the atomic bomb, war and peace in depth. The museum exhibits the devastation of the atomic bombing in a variety of ways, including the remains of houses and clothing damaged by the bomb, paintings depicting the devastation, photographs of the immediate aftermath of the bombing, and certificates of damage from the bombing. …

Gunakanjima Island

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
A deserted island which used to used to house coal miners on the island
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: Several hours
Price: Depends on boat company
Activities: Sightseeing

Gunkanjima Island, also called Hashima Island, has attracted much attention recently as a World Heritage Site representing Industrial Revolution Heritage Sites of Meiji Japan. Although the island is currently uninhabited, it was home to some 5,300 people involved in coal mining from the late Edo period to the Showa period at its peak….

Oura Church

Our Recommendation
3.5/5
A western style church of with much history
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price: Adults 1,000 Yen, Child: 300-400 Yen
Activities: Sightseeing, Shopping

Oura Tenshudō, also known as Oura Catholic Church, is a historic church located in Nagasaki, Japan. It was built in the mid-19th century as a symbol of faith and hope for the small Catholic community in Japan during a time of religious persecution. Today, the church is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to see its beautiful architecture and rich cultural heritage. . …

Glover Garden

Our Recommendation
3.5/5
Symbol of Tokyo with a long history and gateway to the rest of the country
Best time to visit: Spring, Summer
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price: Adults 620 Yen, Child: 180-310 Yen
Activities: Sightseeing

In Glover Garden, visitors can see nine traditional buildings built during the period of the foreign settlement. Among these, the Old Glover House is the residence of Thomas Blake Glover, who is said to have had a major influence on the history of the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. ….

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Iki Island

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Beautiful island with pristine, clear-blue water
Best time to visit: Summer
Duration: Several hours
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

The best thing about Iki Island is the emerald green sea, which is so clear you can see the seabed. The Tatsunoshima sightseeing tour, which has a reputation for looking like it is floating when photographed from a distance, is particularly recommended. In addition to sightseeing, it is also possible to land on the uninhabited island.  …

Mt Inasa

Our Recommendation
3.2/5
Beautiful nightscapes of the city center
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Mt. Inasa, located in Nagasaki City, is a stunning mountain that offers some of the best views of the city and surrounding areas. With an elevation of 333 meters, it is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world….

Huis Ten Bosch

Our Recommendation
3.2/5
A theme park based on the Netherlands!
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Adults 7,000 Yen, Child: 3,500-6,000 Yen
Activities: Sightseeing

Huis Ten Bosch is a unique and fascinating theme park located in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The park, which opened in 1992, is named after the Dutch royal palace, Huis ten Bosch, and is designed to resemble a Dutch town. ….

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Potential Itineraries

A Cultural Day Trip to Kamakura

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
A great travel option if you want to stay close to Tokyo
Number of Days: 1 day
Sub-destination: Kamakura
Best time to visit: All year
Activities:

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Hakone

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Experience the Japanese Onsen culture
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Hakone
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

1~2 Day trip to Nikko

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Experience Mother Nature while learning about Japanese History
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Nikko
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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