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Dejima

Dejima · 出島

Dejima was a trading site between Japan and the Netherlands during the Edo period. Explore reconstructed trading-post buildings and displays of daily life to learn how people lived here.

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Visitor information

Address

〒850-0862 長崎県長崎市出島町6-1

6-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0862, Japan

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Admission

Individual admission is JPY 1,100 for adults and JPY 550 for primary, junior and senior high school students. You cannot re-enter on the same ticket after leaving.

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Opening hours

Exhibition areas open year-round 08:00–21:00, with last admission at 20:40.

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What to see at Dejima

Reconstructed trading buildings and daily-life displays

The reconstructed buildings display trade and life at the time. Explore architecture and exhibitions together for a picture of Edo-period Dejima.

Dejima admission, hours and access, plus airport bus fares

How to get to Dejima

Take tram line 1 from Nagasaki-Ekimae towards Sofukuji and get off at Dejima. Walk about one minute to the entrance. From Shinchi Chinatown stop, the walk is about four minutes. In the evening, follow the main bridge entrance signs because the Water Gate is closed.

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Before you visit

Finish your visit before leaving

Allow one and a half to two hours. Re-entry is not permitted, so see the buildings and displays you want before leaving for a meal or your next attraction.

Dejima admission, hours and access, plus airport bus fares

Use the main bridge entrance in the evening

The Water Gate closes at 18:00; the main bridge remains open until 21:00. Use the bridge for evening arrival or departure. Some buildings may have maintenance restrictions, so check notices for those you want to see.

Dejima admission, hours and access, plus airport bus fares

Questions about Dejima

Are all Dejima entrances open at night?

The Water Gate operates until 18:00 and the main bridge until 21:00. Last admission is 20:40; follow the bridge entrance signs for an evening visit.

Dejima admission, hours and access, plus airport bus fares

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