Nagasaki Japan
Country: Japan · Region: Japan · Currency: Japanese Yen
Nagasaki is a historic port city known for its atomic bomb memorial sites and rich cultural heritage reflecting Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese influences from centuries of international trade.
Top sights
Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park, Gunkanjima (abandoned mining island), Dejima (former Dutch trading post), Glover Garden, Inasayama (mountain with panoramic views), Oura Catholic Church
Things to do
- Atomic Bomb Museum
- A well-done commemoration of the atomic bombing with exhibits on nuclear proliferation; entrance ¥200.
- Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)
- A ghost town of abandoned mining ruins, once the most densely populated place on earth, accessible via organized 2½-hour boat tours.
- Glover Garden
- A collection of relocated European-style homes built for foreign traders with views of Nagasaki harbor; entrance ¥620.
- Dejima (Dutch Trading Post)
- Recreated buildings from Japan's sole port open to Western trade for over 200 years, with warehouses and quarters to explore; entrance ¥1100.
Beaches
- Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium beach
- A delightful sandy beach adjacent to the aquarium, about 30 minutes by bus from Nagasaki station.
Where to eat
- Dejima Wharf restaurants
- Multiple restaurants where you can eat lunch or dinner watching the sea near the Dutch trading post site.
- Shinchi Chinatown restaurants
- Several restaurants representing Japan's oldest Chinatown, home to Chinese traders and sailors from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Forecast for Nagasaki
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Weather in Nagasaki by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 9 |
| February | 52°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 10 |
| March | 59°F | 48°F | 6.2 in | 11 |
| April | 67°F | 55°F | 7.1 in | 11 |
| May | 73°F | 62°F | 9.5 in | 12 |
| June | 78°F | 69°F | 15.6 in | 17 |
| July | 84°F | 76°F | 13.9 in | 18 |
| August | 88°F | 78°F | 9.4 in | 15 |
| September | 82°F | 73°F | 8.4 in | 14 |
| October | 74°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 8 |
| November | 64°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 9 |
| December | 54°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 9 |
Getting around
Streetcars (trams) connect most of Nagasaki with lines 1 and 3 being most frequently used, running every 10-15 minutes for ¥140 per trip or ¥500 for a daily pass.
What to eat
Shinchi Chinatown offers traditional Chinese restaurants and shops, and Dejima Wharf has 20 shops including restaurants where you can dine while watching the sea.
Tips
Book Gunkanjima tours several months in advance online, or try the cancellation list a few hours before departure for last-minute availability.
Best for
History and memorials
More ports in Japan
Hakodate · Kagoshima · Kobe · Okinawa (Naha) · Osaka · Tokyo (Yokohama)