It is filled with spots of different cultures, such as Dejima, where overseas trade was allowed in the Edo period, and the residence of arms dealer Thomas Glover. There are also many local delicacies such as chanpon and Sara-udon.
Nagasaki City is home to tourist attractions such as Kagetsu, Kofukuji Temple, and Ioujima; sightseeing events such as the Gion Festival, Nagasaki Kunchi, and Nagasaki Seirei Nagashi; and local delicacies such as Chinese food, karasumi (dried mullet roe), and Nagasaki chanpon.
Nagasaki City has prospered as a hub of international trade since the Warring States Period. Especially during the period of national isolation, Dejima Island in this area was the only window for overseas trade. A plan is underway to restore Dejima as it was in the early 19th century, taking advantage of its unique characteristics.
Walking around the area, you will feel as if you have stepped back in time, visiting the main gate "Suimon" in front of the Nagasaki Electric Railway's Dejima Tram Station, the "Kapitan Room," a Western-style tatami-matted building, and the "Old Dejima Seminary," a wooden Western-style building.
If you go up to the higher ground, you will find an exotic sightseeing area with cobblestone streets lined with Western-style buildings and churches. The mountain is accessible by tram or car, but you can reach the summit in a single trip by using the "Graber Sky Road," Japan's first slope elevator.
The area is also home to the Oura Tenshudo, designed by French Father Petitjean in 1864, the Higashiyamate Western-style residential area with a mix of Japanese and Western-style buildings, and the oriental atmosphere of the Confucius Temple and the Museum of Chinese History.
Of these, Glover Garden is a must-see. The park features a number of unique Western-style residences, including the former Glover Residence, which is designated as a National Important Cultural Property, the former Alt Residence, and the former Ringer Residence. The view of the city of Nagasaki from the former Mitsubishi No. 2 Dog House at the top of the park is truly breathtaking.
The former Ryotei, Japan's first authentic Western restaurant, has also been relocated and is now a coffee shop where visitors can enjoy tea and cakes at reasonable prices. The park is filled with flowers from season to season, and especially during rose season, the atmosphere is as if you are in a foreign country.
To conclude your historical tour, you should not miss the Peace Memorial Park. At the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Museum, visitors can learn about the devastation of the atomic bombing and pray for world peace. The Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum, which traces the steps of the doctor who continued to send out messages of peace while on his sickbed, is also recommended.
There is also a wide variety of local delicacies to fill the stomachs of travelers. You will have a hard time deciding which to try: dim sum at Shinchi Chinatown, one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan; fukyu cuisine at a prestigious ryotei restaurant, a mix of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine; champon noodles; or Sara udon noodles.
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National Treasure and the oldest Catholic church in JapanThe oldest existing Catholic church in Japan, this Gothic-style chalk building was built in 1864.It was built in 1864 and opened to the public the following year.The light from the stained glass windows is divine....»
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Along the cobblestone Holland Slope in Minamiyamate and Higashiyamate in the southern part of Nagasaki City, the former British Consulate and Glover Garden are lined with exotic scenery....»
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Comprehensive park that includes the Monument Area, the Atomic Bomb Dropping Center Area, and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Area in the East District, and the "Sports Zone" and "Plaza Zone" in the West District....»
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For mirin dried fish, syrup, mirin, sugar, MSG and salt, along with other ingredients are mixed together to form a marinade for the fish. The fish are split open and air dried before marinating. Grill the marinated fish for a smoky and highly appetizing flavor. When in Nagasaki prefecture, try the mirin dried fish made from locally caught horse mackerel marinated in a sauce based on the famous loc...»
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