Easy Travel in JapanNagasaki
A historic port city shaped by centuries of foreign trade, with panoramic night views and a rebuilt legacy of peace.
Nagasaki was one of the only ports open to foreign traders during Japan’s centuries of isolation, giving it a distinct international history. It was also the second city, after Hiroshima, to be struck by an atomic bomb in the final days of the Second World War.
Where to go
Peace Park commemorates the 1945 bombing, while Glover Garden and Dejima, the former Dutch trading post, recall the city’s international past. Oura Church and Sofukuji Temple reflect its mixed Christian and Chinese heritage, and Mount Inasa is known for one of Japan’s best night views.
Good to know
Nagasaki Station anchors the city’s train and tram network, with the airport connecting it to the rest of Japan.
Useful services for this trip
Train Tickets
Book shinkansen and local rail tickets in advance and skip the station ticket-counter queue.
Airport Transfers
Book a fixed-price transfer from Haneda or Narita so arrival day is one less thing to figure out.
eSIM & Wi-Fi
Stay connected in Japan with an eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi, without hunting for a local SIM shop.