Travel to the Volcano Unzen
The scenic Shimabara Peninsula is located in the southwest of Kyushu. There is a weakly active volcano called Unzen there. Its height is 1486 meters. You will be able to climb it during your vacation in Nagasaki.
1. The easiest way to get to Nagasaki is through Tokyo or Shanghai. From these cities, Nagasaki can be reached by plane or high-speed train. A domestic flight from Tokyo will take less than … Open
Voyage on a Small Ship
You can start your Nagasaki sightseeing with port. You can board a small boat at the Ohata Port Terminal. You will go for a walk along the bay to see the big tankers. They are located at the Mitsubishi shipyard. American forces tried to destroy it in 1945. You can also see the Dejima dam. It united the Dutch settlements located on the island of the same name with the mainland of Japan. The duration of the voyage will be 50 minutes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The highest concentration of stores in Nagasaki can be found near JR Nagasaki Railway Station. Here you can visit shopping centers, numerous electronics stores, fashion boutiques, and … Open
Trip to the Uninhabited Island
Hashima Island, otherwise known as Gunkanjima, is similar to a large cruiser in its appearance. Coal was extracted in its underwater mines. But the entire local population moved to the mainland in 1976. You can book a guided tour of this uninhabited island from one of Nagasaki's tour operators. It will last for 1 hour. You can listen to the guide's story about port, the history of the city, and the industrialization of the whole country, watch a film and slides about Gunkanjima, and get an unforgettable impression of the concrete ruins of buildings during this time. You can explore the island from all sides while onboard the boat. You will go around it in a circle. You can even land on its shore in good weather conditions.Visit the Subtropical Botanical Garden
The Subtropical Botanical Garden is located in the northern part of Nagasaki. You can visit it any day of the week. 2 thousand species of plants grow on its territory. They were brought to Japan from other countries that have a subtropical climate. If you come here you can see greenhouses, visit several exhibition halls, ride around the park on a miniature train, and relax on the banks of numerous reservoirs. You will also have the opportunity to visit the highest points of the botanical garden to enjoy a beautiful view of the East China Sea coast. You can also walk over the suspension bridge. It passes through the trunk of an old tree.
The city is located in a picturesque bay surrounded by mountains from all sides. For a long time Nagasaki was the only port city that enables the communication with Europe. In 1945 the city … Open