Nagasaki Things to Do

Unzen is the name of a supposedly dormant volcanic peak that stands 1,359 meters tall and lies about an hour east of Nagasaki City. Although the peak is dormant, and hikers are allowed to climb it, a nearby peak spewed ash and... more

Mount Inasa-yama is easily the most famous "mountain" (actually only 333 meters tall) overlooking Nagasaki City. Indeed, the views from these heights are perhaps the most impressive—and there is certainly competition from the o... more

Nagasaki Port is one of the important and an integral part of Japanese history. During the World War, United States attacked the port with a nuclear bomb and the death toll touched nearly forty thousand and damaged the country... more

This Dutch theme park, located to the northeast of Nagasaki City, is one of Nagasaki's most famous attractions, along with the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Memorial Museum. More than a theme park with rides, Huis Ten Bosch is a m... more

This cemetery has actually been around since the middle of the seventeenth century, when Japan was closed to the rest of the world, but it was designated as an international cemetery in 1905. Within the cemetery are the graves... more

The prefecture of Nagasaki comprises hundreds of islands. Perhaps the most famous and most visited of these is Tsushima. Located quite far from Nagasaki City, a trip here will almost certainly necessitate an overnight stay. The... more

This quiet, attractive park is located on the top of a steep hillside overlooking Nagasaki City. The views of the city and the bay at sunrise and especially sunset are absolutely stunning. The area becomes particularly festive... more

This Western-style building was constructed in the early 19th century by British national Wilson Walker. It was moved from its original location to the current site, however, and is now used as a display gallery, with a meeting... more

This building was constructed in 1868, the first year of the Meiji Era, and was originally used as the Russian Consulate. It was later used as the American Consulate and a private residence. It is currently used as research cen... more

Held on August 15 every year, the festival of Shoro Nagashi is celebrated with great pomp and show all over the city. People pay homage to deceased loved ones by parading boats (used in memorial services) through the streets b... more