Nagasaki Prefecture's Food & Sightseeing & Experiences
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Nagasaki Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Kyushu. The prefectural capital is Nagasaki City. Nagasaki Prefecture is known for having the largest number of islands among the 47 prefectures, including the Goshima Islands, Iki Islands, and Tsushima Island. In addition, Nagasaki Prefecture has 83 small ports and 971 islands, the largest number in Japan. With a coastline of 4,137 kilometers, Nagasaki is ranked second among the 47 prefectures after Hokkaido.
I. Night View of Nagasaki
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Nagasaki's night view is recognized as one of the "World's Three Greatest Night Views" along with Hong Kong and Monaco. In 2015, Nagasaki was selected as one of the "New Top 3 Night Scenes in Japan" along with Kobe and Sapporo. The night view here is magical! "Tsuruga Port" is a basin-shaped terrain surrounded by mountains centered around Nagasaki Port, and there are places to enjoy the night view, such as Inasayama, Nabeko-san, Kazuto-san, and Koraba Park. If you want to see the full night view of Nagasaki, the best place is the cylindrical observatory at the top of the mountain.
Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Website:https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/zh-TW (Traditional Chinese)
[Inasayama]
This is the most popular place in Nagasaki to enjoy the night view.
Inasayama
- Address:
- Inazuma-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Fares:
- Nagasaki Cable Car
＜"Personal Returns
General admission: 1,250 yen, 940 yen for high school students, 620 yen for elementary school students.
＜Individual one-way trip
General admission is 730 yen, 520 yen for high school students and 410 yen for elementary school students.
- Business Hours:
- Prospect Tower: 9:00 - 22:00
Nagasaki Tourist Cable Car Hours: 9:00-22:00
- Mode of transportation:
- About 7 minutes by Nagasaki Bus System No. 3 and 4 (Shimodaikyo Bridge, Ogawara, and Aikawa) from Nagasaki Ekimae Bus Stop, and about a 2-minute walk from Sightseeing Tramway Ekimae Bus Stop.
[Nabekwangsan]
It is 169 meters above sea level and is located on the front of Mount Inazama. As far as the eye can see, you can see Nagasaki Harbor, Mount Inazama, Koraba Park in Minamiyamate, and the Yokan complex in Higashiyamate. Address: 144-1, Izumo 2-chome, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
[Fung Tau Mountain]
Mt. Kazuto is located 3 kilometers east of Nagasaki Station at an elevation of 151.9 meters. In the park, there is a statue of Ryoma, an observatory, and a grassy plaza, so you can enjoy the night view from anywhere in the park. In front of the park is the Goddess Bridge and Nagasaki Harbor, and the complex geography of Nagasaki can be seen in the shimmering cluster of street lights and residential lights that surround it.
Location: 3-6, Irohashi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki, Japan
Art in Nagasaki
Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art
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Located in the corner of Nagasaki Mizubi no Mori Park, this museum is in harmony with nature. The collection is characterized by Nagasaki's original artworks and Spanish artworks. The collection is one of the few of its kind in Asia and is based on a personal collection of Spanish artworks by Picasso and Dalí, known as the Suma Collection.
Located in the corner of Nagasaki Mizubi no Mori Park, this museum is in harmony with nature. The collection is characterized by Nagasaki's original artworks and Spanish artworks. The collection is one of the few of its kind in Asia and is based on a personal collection of Spanish artworks by Picasso and Dalí, known as the Suma Collection.
Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art
- Address:
- 2-1 Izushima-cho, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Fares:
- Free admission (planning exhibition, collection exhibition, other ticketed exhibitions, coffee must be purchased separately)
- Business Hours:
- 10:00-20: 00
- Days off:
- Closed on the Monday of the 2nd and 4th week of the year (postponed to Tuesday if it falls on a national vacation or a Japanese holiday).
- Mode of transportation:
- 15-minute walk from JR Nagasaki Station, 3-minute walk from Dejima Station on the streetcar, 2-minute walk from Shimin Hospital Mae Station.
[Oura Catholic Church
Oura Catholic Church is the oldest surviving church in Japan. It was built in Nagasaki during the late Shogunate period and was designed as a Gothic-style church, a typical example of European architecture in the Middle Ages, for foreigners staying in Nagasaki. The stained glass that adorns the sanctuary is a 100-year-old artifact.
Oura Catholic Church
- Visiting hours:
- 8:30-18:00 (Visiting front desk ends 15 minutes before closing time)
- Fee/tickets:
- Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen.
- Address:
- 5-3 Minamiyamate-cho, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Mode of transportation:
- About 20 minutes by streetcar in front of JR Nagasaki Station (take the Shofukuji-bound train, change to the Ishibashi-bound train at Shinchi Chukagai Station, and get off at the Oura Catholic Church Station), and a 5-minute walk from the station.
[Yamamoto 2-3 Museum of Fine Arts]
Opened on July 1, 2018 Yamamoto Nisan, born in Goshima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has been drawing for about 40 years and has worked as an art supervisor on a number of manga and comics, including "Sky City Laputa," "Tomb of the Fire Drops," "Hime of the Objects," and "Maiden of Time. The museum exhibits background paintings of the Jisan Yamamoto's manga as well as an art gallery depicting the original paintings of Goshima. The building is a remodeled version of the Takeshi family's residence, "Matsunen-tei," which was built in 1863 (Edo period).
This is a museum where you can see the paintings of the Yamamoto Jisan family, who grew up in the nature of Goshima Yuudai, and experience the history of Goshima.
This is a museum where you can see the paintings of the Yamamoto Jisan family, who grew up in the nature of Goshima Yuudai, and experience the history of Goshima.
Yamamoto 2-3 Museum
- Business Hours:
- 9:00-18:00
- Days off:
- Monday, the end of the year and the beginning of the year
- Address:
- 2-2-7 Takeshiayashiki, Goshima City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Mode of transportation:
- 10 minutes walk from Fukue Port and 10 minutes drive from Goshima Fukue Airport.
C. Gourmet Food in Nagasaki
When it comes to Nagasaki food, there are many delicacies such as seafood assorted noodles, Nagasaki wagyu beef, Sasebo hamburger, sea urchin donburi, desserts ...... and many more.
Nagasaki Seafood Assorted Noodles
The representative dish of Nagasaki cuisine is "seafood assorted noodles". It is characterized by an abundance of vegetables and seafood, chewy noodles, and a white broth made from chicken and pork bones. It is said to have been developed to provide nutritious and inexpensive food for Chinese students who came to study in Japan at the beginning of their stay.[Chinese Cuisine Quadripartite House]
A long-established Chinese cuisine restaurant established in Meiji 32. The founder of the restaurant, Chen Ping-shun, developed "Seafood Assorted Noodles" and "Dish Udon".
A long-established Chinese cuisine restaurant established in Meiji 32. The founder of the restaurant, Chen Ping-shun, developed "Seafood Assorted Noodles" and "Dish Udon".
Chinese Cuisine Quadripartite House
- Address:
- 4-5 Matsue-cho, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Business Hours:
- 11:30-15:00/17:00-20:00
- Mode of transportation:
- Take the streetcar to Oura Catholic Church and walk for 1 minute.
Nagasaki Wagyu
Nagasaki Prefecture, which can be called the birthplace of Wagyu beef, is characterized by a reddish color of the beef itself, evenly distributed light fat, and a surprisingly soft and juicy texture.[Charcoal-grilled meat at Isse's house]
We are a direct butcher store and only supply Nagasaki Wagyu Beef, one of the Black Wagyu Beef.
We are a direct butcher store and only supply Nagasaki Wagyu Beef, one of the Black Wagyu Beef.
Charcoal Grilled Meat Iseya
- Address:
- 13-15 Hamaguchi-cho, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Business Hours:
- 17:00-23:00
- Days off:
- Monday
Sasebo Hamburg
American size and original flavor! The city of Sasebo was influenced by the post-war stationing of U.S. troops and has absorbed a variety of American cultures. Each restaurant has its own specialty. There are about 20 restaurants recognized as "Sasebo Burger" in Sasebo City.
[Sasebo Hamburg Main Store]
The second best flavor of Kyushu's cuisine
Sasebo Hamburg Main Store
- Address:
- 190 Funakoshi-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Phone:
- 0956-28-2771
- Business Hours:
- 11:00-20:00
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00-20:00
Year-round
Dessert.
Shimabara's famous food has been a favorite of the local people since the old days, and many celebrities go to the restaurant.
silver water
- Address:
- 2-1093 Shiraito Momoyama, Shimabara-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Business Hours:
- 9:00 to 18:00
Cherry blossom viewing spots in Nagasaki Prefecture
Cherry blossoms, cauliflowers, azaleas and other flowers are in full bloom from March to May in Nagasaki Prefecture. This year, cherry blossoms are expected to be in full bloom from March 21st to March 31st.
Cherry Blossoms in Fung Tau Park
This park has a great view of the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto. Every year, 350 cherry trees are decorated with paper lanterns for the "Kazutozan Park Cherry Blossom Festival.
Fung Tau Park
- Address:
- Kazuto Park, 3-510-6, Iryabayashi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Business Hours:
- Open 24 hours
Tateyama Park
This park has an observatory, a multi-purpose plaza, and a playground. It is recommended to view the cherry blossoms from the observatory.
V. Experiential Programs in Nagasaki
Nagasaki has a history of spreading various exotic cultures, and these cultures and histories remain strongly in Nagasaki even today. Come and experience Nagasaki's culture and traditions for yourself.
MR Panoramic Mirror Experience - The life of the islanders in the warship island is brought into the real world by Iwakun!
The "Hashima Charcoal Pit" (Battleship Island), which was inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List in 2015 as an asset of the "Meiji Industrial Revolution Heritage of Japan," is a facility that uses the latest electronic technology to create a sense of physical reality.
“HoloLens is a wireless head-mounted holographic computing. It allows you to immerse yourself in a world where virtual space and the real world merge.
When you walk around the museum with holographic eyes, you will see the life of the people on the island in real life! It's as if you were lost on the island at that time. The specific items of Iwaki-kun are also hidden in the museum, so you need to find them and customize your own Iwaki-kun! Reservations are required, so don't forget to make a reservation in advance. Explore the interior of the island with your instructor, Iwaki-kun!
“HoloLens is a wireless head-mounted holographic computing. It allows you to immerse yourself in a world where virtual space and the real world merge.
When you walk around the museum with holographic eyes, you will see the life of the people on the island in real life! It's as if you were lost on the island at that time. The specific items of Iwaki-kun are also hidden in the museum, so you need to find them and customize your own Iwaki-kun! Reservations are required, so don't forget to make a reservation in advance. Explore the interior of the island with your instructor, Iwaki-kun!
Several museums on the naval island
- Address:
- 5-6 Matsue-cho, Nagasaki City
- Phone:
- 095-895-5000
- Fax:
- 095-895-5005
- Business Hours:
- 9:00-17:00 (final admission 16:30)
- Days off:
- Unscheduled breaks
- Website:
- https://www.gunkanjima-museum.jp/data/shop/
Japanese Candle Making and Painting Experience
This is a traditional Japanese candle made in the Shimabara Clan. Nowadays, there are only two places left in the country where they are still made, and the challenge is to make Japanese candles from the fruit of the lacquer tree in the same way as in the olden days. The soft candlelight of the natural material is mysterious. After learning about the history of the Shimabara clan's production of wooden wax, you will be able to experience Japanese candles made from wooden wax. While the candles are solidifying, you can draw on other candles. Reservations are required before the day of the tour.
Japanese Candle Making and Painting Experience
- Implementation Day:
- full year
- It takes time:
- 60-90 minutes
- Experience:
- ① Shimabara Clan Traditional Japanese Candle Making (Including Painting) Experience Fee: 1,800 yen/person Gift: 1 made candle, 1 painted candle ② Japanese Candle Painting Experience Examination Fee: 1,000 yen/person Gift: 1 painted candle ③ Candle Making Experience Fee: 1,000 yen/person Gift: 1 made candle Candle making experience: 1000 yen per person
- Organizer/Registration Office:
- Shimabara Peninsula Tourism League
- Web site:
- https://www.shimakanren.com/enjoy/
[Blue Dyeing Experience at Aiakane Workshop]
Spinning, dyeing, and weaving" techniques have been used by human beings since ancient times, and materials obtained from nature are used to make clothing and living tools that protect the body. The colors are extracted from the blue and nishiki grown in the yard of the Aiakane Workshop, and from plants picked from the abundant nature around the workshop, and are used to dye T-shirts. The brocade is woven into threads, and the threads are woven into cloth on a loom. Let's experience this ancient craftsmanship together. We have a variety of hands-on classes to suit your schedule. [Dyeing Class, Spinning Class, and Weaving Class.
Aiakane Workshop
- Address:
- 1012 Kitagi-cho, Kohama-cho, Unzen-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Business Hours:
- 10:00-17:00 Please make a reservation at least 1 week in advance.
- Days off:
- Tuesday, Wednesday
- Website:
- https://aiakane.com/workshop/
[Pearl Harvesting Experience
Pearls cultured in Kujukushima are very popular. You can take the pearls home with you. They can also be processed into cell phone necklaces and other small jewelry.
Ninety-nine Islands Aquarium Sea Sparkles
- Price: 1000 yen per visit
- Time required: about 5 minutes
- Business Hours: 9:30-18:00 (March-October), 9:30-17:00 (November-February)
- Business Day: Every day
[Onigake Starry Night]
Onigatake, the symbol of the five islands. At an altitude of 315 meters, the entire area is covered with grass, and the name Onigatake refers to a volcano wrapped in a beautiful streamlined shape. The Starry Night Tour has set up deck chairs at Onigatake where you can lie down and look at the starry sky, and a starry sky narrator will explain the stars in the sky. Onigatake Observatory uses a Newtonian reflecting telescope to observe the starry sky.
Introducing the Onigake Starry Night Troupe
- Time:
- Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April 2024 to September 2024
- Meet and ride locations and times:
- CAMPANA HOTEL(Meet at 19:55)/Shibakujo Fukue Branch(Meet and depart at 20:05)/Conkana Kingdom(Meet and depart at 20:20)
- Itinerary:
- Hotel CAMPANA (20:00 departure) → Shiba Bank, Fukue Branch (20:05 departure) → Concordia Kingdom (20:20 departure) → Onigatake (20:25-21:30) → Concordia Kingdom (21:35 arrival) → Hotel CAMPANA (20:00 departure) → Hotel CAMPANA (21:55)
- Limitations on the number of people:
- 4 ~
- Deadline:
- Until 17:00 3 days prior to the set date
Dolphin Watch
There are about 300 wild dolphins in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa, and watching them from a boat is a favorite for adults and children alike. Depending on the season and the time of year, you can also see baby dolphins jumping. Dolphins can be seen throughout the year.
Welcome to Nagasaki Prefecture Wild Dolphin Watch!
Welcome to Nagasaki Prefecture Wild Dolphin Watch!
Nanshimabara Dolphin Watch
- Address:
- 251-11 Katsushima-cho B, Minamishimabara-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Traffic:
- Shimabara City to Shimabara Station ⇒ Terminal in front of Katsuasa Beach ⇒ About 10 minutes' walk
- It takes time:
- Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Fees:
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen, Elementary school students: 2,000 yen, Children (4 years old and older): 1,000 yen, free for those under 3 years old.
- Website:
- https://iruka-watching.com/system/
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