Photogallery of Nagasaki, Japan

Guests of Nagasaki can enjoy many other interesting entertainments besides visiting historical and religious sites. Subtropical Botanical Garden located on the seashore in the north of the city will be a great place for walking and admiring nature. The Botanical Garden can be visited any day free of charge. More than 2,000 plant species typical of subtropical regions are currently collected in the park. Here you can see rare plants and flowers that grow in the rainforests of Australia, Africa, South Asia, and South America. The plants are kept in indoor pavilions so it will be interesting to visit the garden at any time of the year. In addition to the greenhouses, the garden has a children's amusement park, and everyone can ride a small train through its territory. The garden occupies a fairly large area with several ponds with lotuses, charming suspension bridges, and viewing platforms. Trips to Yakushima Island are very popular among fans of unusual excursions and walks in historical places. This island has an area of over 500 square meters, most of which is covered by rainforest. Following one of the dozens of hiking routes laid across the island, you can admire majestic trees and rare plants. The island is home to many rare animals and birds. The luckiest tourists will have a chance to watch deer and dexterous monkeys. In the most hidden corners of the island, you can see fabulously beautiful waterfalls and thermal springs. In 1993, the island was listed as a UNESCO … Read further