Asia Pacific · Japan
Nagasaki Travel Guide
Nagasaki is a city of profound history and surprising beauty — the Atomic Bomb Museum, historic trading port, Chinese and Dutch influences, and Japan's best champon noodles.
How Do You Get Around?
Walk to Chinatown (10 min). Trams cover the city (140 yen). Peace Park 15 min by tram.
What Can You See?
Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Museum — The story of August 9, 1945. Profoundly educational and moving. Museum 200 yen.
Glover Garden — Hilltop park with the oldest Western buildings in Japan. Harbour views. 620 yen.
Dejima — The artificial island where Dutch traders lived during Japan's 200-year isolation.
Chinatown — Japan's oldest Chinatown. Champon noodles, sara udon, and kakuni buns.
Where Should You Eat?
Champon: Nagasaki's signature — thick noodles in a rich pork and seafood broth with vegetables. Shikairou is the original.
Castella: Portuguese-influenced sponge cake brought to Nagasaki in the 16th century. Bunmeido is the classic brand.
Worth Exploring Independently?
Trams make it easy. Walkable from port. The Atomic Bomb Museum alone justifies a visit.
Useful Local Phrases
Konnichiwa
Hello
(kon-NEE-chee-wah)
Arigatou
Thank you
(ah-ree-GAH-toh)
Local Tips
- •The Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park are profoundly moving and educational.
- •Nagasaki trams are charming and cover the entire city. 140 yen per ride.
- •Glover Garden has the oldest surviving Western-style buildings in Japan.
- •Dejima was Japan's only window to the outside world for 200 years.