Nagasaki Prefecture: Best Attractions and Things to do

There are many sightseeing spots in Nagasaki prefecture. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is located in Nagasaki City where the prefectural office is located, which hands down the experience that the atomic bomb was dropped on August 11, 1945. Since Nagasaki City has many slopes, you can enjoy a wonderful night view from the hill at night.

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Outline of Nagasaki
Nagasaki city
Hidden Christian Sites
Huis Ten Bosch
Gunkanjima Island

Outline of Nagasaki

Map of Nagasaki

Nagasaki city

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: Photos: Nagasaki City -Famous for its wonderful night view!

Nagasaki is a peaceful city where the religions and cultures of various countries coexist as seen in this slide. Nagasaki is famous for its beautiful night view alongside Kobe and Hakodate. If you travel in Kyushu, please enjoy this city! Table of ContentsPhotos of Nagasaki CityMap of Nagasaki City Photos of ...

Hidden Christian Sites

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: Photos: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region

On this page, I will introduce the real story of the Nagasaki region in Kyushu. There are many Christians in the Nagasaki region. From the 17th to the 19th century, they have kept their faith secretly, even if Christianity is forbidden. Table of ContentsPhotos of the Hidden Christian Sites in the ...

Huis Ten Bosch

Colorful of Tulips field with dutch windmills at Huis Ten Bosch , Nagasaki Japan = Shutterstock

: 5 Best Amusement Parks and Theme Parks in Japan! Tokyo Disney Resort, USj, Fuji-Q Highland...

In Japan there are some of the world's top theme parks and amusement parks. Especially famous are Universal Studios Japan in Osaka and Tokyo Disney Resort. In addition to this, I will introduce the spots such as Fuji-Q Highland that you can play while watching Mt. Fuji. Table of ContentsTokyo Disney ...

: Photos: Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

"Huis Ten Bosch" is a wonderful theme park representing Kyushu in Japan. But it's not "Japan", it's "Netherlands". Japan has learned Western technology and culture from the Netherlands, even in the isolation era. Due to this long friendship, a huge theme park was opened in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, where you can ...

Gunkanjima Island

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: Photos: Gunkanjima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture

This is not a warship. This is a small island "Gunkanjima" located in western Kyushu. Once upon a time, coal was produced around Gunkanjima. Many miners and their families lived there. Even today, Japan's first high-rise houses are left. The island is currently registered as a World Heritage Site. To go ...

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