Stay in Nagasaki city or Sasebo?
Stay two nights in Nagasaki city for daytime attractions and Mount Inasa's night views, or choose two nights in Sasebo for Kujukushima. Cruise on day two and travel directly from Sasebo to the airport on day three without sightseeing.
Choose an itinerary for 3 days / 2 nights
Separate daytime walks and Mount Inasa's night views
Spend two nights near Nagasaki Station and visit Dejima, Peace Park and Glover Garden on separate outings. Use the reserved bus for Mount Inasa's night views, adjusting the final-day garden visit around your flight.
Separate daytime walks and Mount Inasa's night views →3 days / 2 nights BStay in Sasebo and cruise on day two
Choose two nights in Sasebo if a cruise between islands appeals more than city sightseeing. Visit Kujukushima on day two and take the airport bus on your final day.
Stay in Sasebo and cruise on day two →Separate daytime walks and Mount Inasa's night views
Spend two nights near Nagasaki Station and visit Dejima, Peace Park and Glover Garden on separate outings. Use the reserved bus for Mount Inasa's night views, adjusting the final-day garden visit around your flight.
Day one: Dejima and dinner near Shinchi
Finish Dejima's exhibitions, eat near Shinchi and return to the same accommodation.
- Nagasaki Airport Level 1 arrivals → City-bound bus stand 5
After immigration and baggage collection, check stand 5 for the Dejima Road route towards Nagasaki Station. Distinguish it from stand 4 services via Showamachi.
Airport Level 1 check-in and arrivals guideNagasaki Airport bus routes, stands and fares
- Airport bus stand 5 → Nagasaki Station traffic plaza
Take an airport bus via Dejima Road and get off at Nagasaki Station's traffic plaza. The adult fare is JPY 1,400 one way, with about 43 minutes on board, excluding waits and road delays. Choose a service you can catch after arrival from the official timetable below. Airport-bound buses depart from the prefectural bus terminal, a different location.
Nagasaki Airport–city timetable, 1–24 October 2026Nagasaki Airport bus routes, stands and fares
- Nagasaki-Ekimae → Dejima tram stop
Leave luggage at accommodation, return to the tram stop and take line 1 towards Sofukuji to Dejima. Adult cash fare is JPY 150 per ride.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF
- Dejima tram stop → Dejima entrance
The official access guide lists about a one-minute walk from the stop. The Water Gate closes at 18:00, while the main bridge gate operates until 21:00. For a late arrival, check which entrance is open. The one-minute estimate does not cover every gate.
- Dejima entrance → Exhibitions
Adult admission is JPY 1,100. Allow one and a half to two hours, shortening the visit if arrival or transport is delayed. Dejima opens 08:00–21:00, with last admission at 20:40. Re-entry is not permitted.
- After Dejima → Meal near Shinchi
After the exhibitions, walk towards Shinchi for dinner. The official access guide lists about four minutes from Shinchi Chinatown tram stop to Dejima, rather than the walk from your actual exit to a restaurant. Allow separate walking and meal time. Re-entry is not permitted, so do not plan to return inside after dinner.
- Shinchi Chinatown tram stop → Nagasaki-Ekimae
Take line 1 towards Akasako and get off at Nagasaki-Ekimae. Adult cash fare is JPY 150 per ride.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF
Take a Sofukuji-bound tram from Nagasaki-Ekimae to Dejima. If arriving late, check gate hours and last admission and shorten the exhibitions. After dinner, return towards the station and stay at the same accommodation.
Day two: hypocentre, accommodation rest and reserved night-view bus
See the hypocentre monument in the morning, rest at accommodation and visit Mount Inasa in the evening. This day excludes the Peace Statue area and paid Atomic Bomb Museum exhibitions.
- Nagasaki-Ekimae tram stop → Peace Park tram stop
Take line 1 or 3 towards Akasako and get off at Peace Park. Adult cash fare is JPY 150; official tourism guidance lists about 15 minutes on board. Walking from accommodation and waiting take extra time. Check the Akasako-bound timetable below for your date and school-holiday suspensions.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDFStandard and cashless tram faresDirection-specific Nagasaki-Ekimae tram timetableOfficial tourism: hypocentre park, 15-minute tram ride and one-minute walk
- Peace Park tram stop → Nagasaki Hypocenter Park · 平和公園（原爆落下中心地）
From Peace Park tram stop, head to the hypocentre monument. Official tourism guidance lists about a one-minute walk. At the park entrance, follow signs for 「原子爆弾落下中心地碑」. Check the official access guide and city map below for the hypocentre area and monument. The one-minute estimate excludes viewing and walking around the park.
Peace Park hypocentre and tram-stop accessCity hypocentre area, monument and suspended museum liftCity map of hypocentre monument, surviving wall and riverside walksOfficial English name of the hypocentre park
- Hypocentre monument → Peace Park tram stop
This itinerary allows around 20–30 minutes near the monument. Afterwards, return through the same park entrance to Peace Park tram stop and check the direction towards Nagasaki-Ekimae. Allow separate time for walking back, crossings and tram waits. This visit stays near the hypocentre monument, without continuing to the Peace Statue or museum. The outdoor lift to the museum is listed as out of service.
City hypocentre area, monument and suspended museum liftCity map of hypocentre monument, surviving wall and riverside walksPeace Park hypocentre and tram-stop access
- Peace Park tram stop → Nagasaki-Ekimae
Take line 1 towards Sofukuji or line 3 towards Hotarujaya to Nagasaki-Ekimae, rather than an Akasako-bound tram. Adult cash fare is JPY 150, making the morning return trip JPY 300. Check the direction in Peace Park stop's timetable below. Daytime intervals are about seven minutes on line 1 and ten on line 3; allow waits and check school-holiday suspensions and traffic delays.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDFStandard and cashless tram faresDirection-specific Peace Park stop timetable
- Accommodation near Nagasaki Station → JR Nagasaki Station east-exit traffic plaza
After dinner, head to the free shuttle's boarding point in JR Nagasaki Station's east-exit traffic plaza. Show the driver your reservation confirmation at the JR station bus stop marked on the official map. Reservations open at noon that day; choose outward and corresponding return services together. If you cannot reserve or the service is suspended, omit tonight's mountain visit and spend the evening in the city.
Fares, services and shuttle reservationsFree night-view shuttle: east-exit plaza boarding map and reservations
- JR Nagasaki Station → Fuchi Shrine ropeway station
Reserve the official free shuttle to Fuchi Shrine station. Check the boarding location and return service corresponding to your departure in the booking screen. The bus is free, but ropeway tickets cost extra. Move the night-view outing to another day if you cannot reserve or services are suspended.
- Fuchi Shrine ropeway station → Inasadake ropeway station
Take the ropeway up with an adult JPY 1,900 return ticket. The ride takes about five minutes, with queues extra. Open 09:00–22:00, last ascent 21:00. Check strong-wind and maintenance suspensions first.
- Inasadake ropeway station → Mount Inasa observation deck
Walk about three minutes from the upper station, as listed in the official guide, to see the night views. Set your viewing time around the bus you will take after descending.
- Observation deck → Inasadake station, then Fuchi Shrine station
Walk back to the upper station and take the ropeway down. Allow time for walking, descent queues, the five-minute ride and travel from the lower station to the bus stop. Do not assume an immediate descent timed to the bus.
Fares, services and shuttle reservationsPrefectural tourism access guide
- Fuchi Shrine ropeway station → JR Nagasaki Station
Take the return bus corresponding to your reserved departure back to JR Nagasaki Station. Allow time for ropeway descent, the walk to the boarding point and waits so you arrive before bus departure.
In the morning, visit the hypocentre monument and return through the same entrance to Peace Park tram stop. Take line 1 towards Sofukuji or line 3 towards Hotarujaya to Nagasaki-Ekimae. The official one-minute estimate covers access after leaving the stop; viewing, the return walk and waits take extra time. The JPY 300 tram return fare is included; museum admission of JPY 200 is not added. For the free night-view shuttle, reserve an outward service and its corresponding return. Show the driver your confirmation at the east-exit traffic plaza boarding point. Ropeway queues and observation-deck walks take extra time. Reschedule if booking fails or services are suspended. Leave large luggage in your room during this stay; check walks and extra transport from your actual accommodation separately.
Day three: Glover Garden, then Nagasaki Airport
Add Glover Garden only if sightseeing and the return journey leave time for an afternoon flight's check-in. Leave luggage after checkout only with confirmed storage, fees and collection time. If storage is unavailable or time is tight, omit sightseeing and go to the airport.
- Nagasaki-Ekimae → Shinchi Chinatown tram stop
Take line 1 towards Sofukuji and get off at Shinchi Chinatown. Adult cash fare is JPY 150.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF
- Shinchi Chinatown tram stop → Ishibashi tram stop
Change to line 5 towards Ishibashi and ride to the terminus. Pay another JPY 150 cash fare on this tram. The IC discount has separate conditions, including a transfer within 30 minutes and full payment with one card per person; it is excluded from cash calculations.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF
- Ishibashi tram stop → Sky Road boarding point
Walk about three minutes to Sky Road. This estimate covers the stop-to-boarding-point walk only; lift waits and onward travel to the gate take extra time.
- Sky Road boarding point → Glover Garden Gate 2
Take the free inclined lift, walk along the connecting path and change to the vertical lift for upper Gate 2. The inclined ride takes just over two minutes; Sky Road operates 06:00–23:30. Do not allow only three minutes for all connecting walks and waits.
Entrance routesOfficial Glover Garden map: Gate 2 entrance and exit
- Glover Garden Gate 2 → Garden and historic buildings
Gate 2 does not accept cards, so prepare another payment method. Adult admission is JPY 1,300. Allow one and a half to two hours, adjusting for stone paths, slopes and rests. Standard hours are 08:00–18:00, with last admission at 17:40. Check the official calendar for extended hours and exceptions on your date.
- After exploring the garden → Gate 2 exit
To return towards Ishibashi, go back to Gate 2, marked as both entrance and exit on the official map. This differs from a route exiting downhill. Allow extra time to walk uphill again; it is excluded from sightseeing and the three-minute tram-stop walk. Check on-site guidance for access restrictions that day.
- Outside Gate 2 → Sky Road, then Ishibashi stop
Descend using the vertical lift, connecting path and inclined lift, then walk back to Ishibashi stop. This retraces the official arrival route. Allow separate time for the gate-to-stop walk and lift waits.
Entrance routesOfficial Glover Garden map: Gate 2 entrance and exit
- Ishibashi tram stop → Shinchi Chinatown tram stop
Take line 5 towards Hotarujaya back to Shinchi Chinatown. Adult cash fare is JPY 150.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF
- Shinchi Chinatown tram stop → Nagasaki-Ekimae
Change to line 1 towards Akasako and get off at Nagasaki-Ekimae. Pay a separate JPY 150 adult cash fare. Lunch and travel to accommodation take extra time beyond the tram ride.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF
- Accommodation near Nagasaki Station → Prefectural bus terminal at Nagasaki-Ekimae
Collect any luggage left at accommodation, then head to airport-bound stand 4 inside the prefectural bus terminal at Nagasaki-Ekimae. This differs from the arrival traffic plaza. Allow time for the accommodation-to-terminal walk, collection and bus waits, and check the day's airport signs.
Nagasaki city–airport timetable, 1–24 October 2026Prefectural terminal airport-bound stand 4
- Prefectural bus terminal → Nagasaki Airport
The airport bus via Dejima Road costs JPY 1,400 per adult one way. Boarding is first come, first served without reservations; a full bus may prevent boarding. Choose a service from the official timetable that leaves enough time for flight check-in. For a morning flight or a tight connection, omit final-day sightseeing and head to the airport early.
Nagasaki city–airport timetable, 1–24 October 2026Nagasaki Airport bus routes, stands and fares
- Airport bus arrival → Airline counters on Level 1
Collect luggage from the bus and go to your airline's Level 1 check-in and baggage counters. Scheduled bus arrival is not completed check-in. Check counter hours and baggage deadlines for your flight.
- After Level 1 check-in → Level 2 departures and boarding gate
Follow your flight's domestic or international departure signs on Level 2 to security and the boarding gate. For international travel, allow time for departure immigration and check the airline's boarding deadline.
Travel from Ishibashi via Sky Road to Gate 2 and return the same way. Gate walks, lift waits and travel to and from station-area accommodation take extra time beyond the tram rides. Allow time to collect luggage and board the airport bus at the prefectural terminal.
Included items: Dejima, Glover Garden and ropeway JPY 4,300 + eight cash tram fares JPY 1,200 + standard airport bus return fares JPY 2,800
Costs outside the subtotal: Accommodation, meals, flights, luggage storage, extra accommodation transfers, optional paid facilities and audio guides. The Peace Statue area and museum exhibitions are excluded from the itinerary.
This uses standard cash fares. Eight tram rides comprise two on day one, two for Peace Park on day two and four including transfers on day three. The morning JPY 300 park return fare is included; outdoor hypocentre sightseeing does not add JPY 200 museum admission. The reserved shuttle is free and the JPY 1,900 ropeway return fare is included. Omitting the park subtracts JPY 300 for JPY 8,000. Omitting final-day Glover Garden and all four trams subtracts JPY 1,900 for JPY 6,400. IC discounts, passes and extra sightseeing are excluded.
Dejima admission, hours and access, plus airport bus faresAdmission and hoursFares, services and shuttle reservationsNagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDFNagasaki city–airport timetable, 1–24 October 2026Nagasaki Airport bus routes, stands and faresStandard and cashless tram faresPrefectural airport bus timetables, fares, reservation and delay conditions
Stay in Sasebo and cruise on day two
Choose two nights in Sasebo if a cruise between islands appeals more than city sightseeing. Visit Kujukushima on day two and take the airport bus on your final day.
Day one: airport to Sasebo accommodation
Travel directly from the airport to your Sasebo base. For a late arrival, finish the day with a meal and rest.
- Airport Level 1 arrivals → Sasebo-bound bus stand 2
After immigration and baggage collection, leave Level 1 arrivals for the bus stands. Stand 2 serves Sasebo and Huis Ten Bosch. Distinguish it from Nagasaki city's stands 4 and 5, and check the destination.
Airport Level 1 check-in and arrivals guideNagasaki Airport bus routes, stands and fares
- Nagasaki Airport stand 2 → Sasebo Bus Center
Take a Sasebo-bound bus to Sasebo Bus Center. Adult fare is JPY 1,500 one way. No reservation is required, but full buses may prevent boarding. For cash, take a numbered ticket when boarding and pay on exit; tap supported IC cards on and off. Choose a service you can catch after arrival in the official timetable. The last bus leaves on time even if flights are delayed; if you miss it, ask airport information about available transport.
Nagasaki Airport–Sasebo timetable, 1–24 October 2026Direct airport buses
Collect all luggage at the bus centre and head to your booked station-area accommodation. Confirm its address and storage hours beforehand; if storage is unavailable, check in before eating. Walking, transfers and taxis from the bus centre depend on the accommodation and are excluded from JPY 1,500. For a late arrival, eat and rest, leaving the cruise for tomorrow. If a bus is full, check the next service against your check-in deadline. The last airport bus leaves on time despite flight delays; if you miss it, consult airport transport information or the information desk about transport and accommodation.
Day two: Kujukushima cruise and return to Sasebo
Leave large luggage in your Sasebo room and go on the cruise. Return to the same base after disembarking; airport travel is tomorrow.
- Sasebo-Ekimae stand 6 → Pearl Sea Resort bus stop
Take a bus for Pearl Sea Resort and Kujukushima Aquarium. Adult fare is JPY 390 one way; travel takes about 25 minutes on the regular bus or 18 minutes on the express. Choose a cruise with time for ticketing and walking to the pier, rather than assuming immediate boarding after bus arrival.
- Resort bus stop → Cruise terminal ticket counter
Get off near the shops at car park 1 and follow the path in front of them towards the waterfront cruise terminal. Find the ticket counter in the building marked 「遊覧船ターミナル・乗船券発券所」 on the official map. The stop-to-terminal walk takes extra time beyond the 50-minute cruise.
Bus accessFAQOfficial Pearl Sea Resort map: buses, ticket counter and cruise pier
- Ticket counter → Confirm today's departures and tickets
Check operating departures and availability at the counter, then get a ticket for a specific sailing. Tickets for all departures go on sale around 09:00. Choose a sailing with time for ticketing and the pier walk, following the counter's boarding deadline. An individual seat is not guaranteed.
- After collecting tickets → Assigned pier and boarding
Check your ticket's departure time and head to the waterfront pier outside the terminal. Several boat types use the resort, so ask staff which boarding point matches your Pearl Queen ticket and queue before the stated cutoff. If the cruise is cancelled or unavailable, omit it and have a meal at the resort or return to Sasebo.
Cruise fares and departuresFAQOfficial Pearl Sea Resort map: buses, ticket counter and cruise pier
- Aboard Pearl Queen → After the cruise, the same resort pier
Adult fare is JPY 2,200 and the standard cruise takes about 50 minutes. Boarding and disembarking take extra time; seats are not guaranteed for every passenger. Check the operator's same-day notices in heavy rain or strong winds.
- Resort after disembarking → Meal and return bus stop
Have a meal or rest at the resort, then retrace the path in front of the shops from the terminal to the bus stop near car park 1. Allow enough walking time for your Sasebo-Ekimae return service. Adjust to the next running bus if delayed.
Bus accessFAQOfficial Pearl Sea Resort map: buses, ticket counter and cruise pier
- Resort bus boarding point → Sasebo-Ekimae
Choose a Sasebo-Ekimae-bound bus in the resort departure timetable. Adult fare is JPY 390 one way; the express ride takes about 18 minutes, excluding waits and traffic delays. The last express service is not necessarily the last bus across all regular routes.
Depart from Sasebo-Ekimae stand 6 and use the resort departure timetable for your return. Check actual cruise operations, tickets and the pier walk rather than assuming immediate boarding on arrival. If you cannot cruise, return to your Sasebo base. Airport travel is on a different day.
Day three: Sasebo accommodation to Nagasaki Airport
After two nights in Sasebo and yesterday's cruise, head to the airport today. Do not add sightseeing; choose a bus that leaves enough time for airline check-in.
- Sasebo accommodation → Sasebo Bus Center stand 1
Take your luggage to airport-bound stand 1 at Sasebo Bus Center. No reservation is required, but full buses may prevent boarding. Choose an early service with check-in time to spare. Accommodation walks, transfers and taxi time and costs are separate from the airport bus fare.
- Sasebo Bus Center stand 1 → Nagasaki Airport
Take a Nagasaki Airport-bound bus. Adult fare is JPY 1,500 one way. For cash, take a numbered ticket on boarding and pay on exit; tap supported IC cards on and off. Choose a service in the official timetable that allows time for check-in, leaving early for traffic delays or full buses.
Direct airport busesNagasaki Airport–Sasebo timetable, 1–24 October 2026
- Airport bus arrival → Airline counters on Level 1
Collect luggage from the bus and go to your airline's Level 1 check-in and baggage counters. Scheduled bus arrival is not completed check-in. Check counter hours and baggage deadlines for your flight.
- After Level 1 check-in → Level 2 departures and boarding gate
Follow your flight's domestic or international departure signs on Level 2 to security and the boarding gate. For international travel, allow time for departure immigration and check the airline's boarding deadline.
Cruise on day two and depart from airport-bound stand 1 at Sasebo Bus Center on day three. Accommodation access and the walk to airport counters take extra time beyond the bus ride; they are excluded from the JPY 1,500 fare. Leave a margin before check-in closes for full buses and road delays. If connections become difficult, ask the operator and airline about available transport and flight changes.
Included items: Cruise JPY 2,200 + Pearl Sea Resort return bus JPY 780 + Sasebo airport bus return fares JPY 3,000
Costs outside the subtotal: Accommodation, meals, flights, luggage storage, extra accommodation transfers and optional facilities.
This uses standard cash fares. Recheck individual costs if applying IC discounts, passes or optional visits. If the cruise is cancelled or unavailable, rest at the resort or return to Sasebo; do not add a cruise fee if you do not board. Cruising and airport travel fall on separate days, with the final bus chosen around airline check-in.
Choosing your final-day airport bus
FAQs
Does the two-night city itinerary include Atomic Bomb Museum exhibitions?
Visit the hypocentre monument on the morning of day two. This itinerary excludes the museum exhibitions and Peace Statue area. Return through the park entrance to Peace Park stop and take a station-bound tram. For exhibitions, browse another trip length that includes the museum.
City hypocentre area, monument and suspended museum liftDirection-specific Peace Park stop timetable
With two nights in Sasebo, do I cruise on departure day?
No. Cruise on day two, then collect luggage on day three and use airport-bound stand 1 at Sasebo Bus Center. JPY 5,980 includes the cruise JPY 2,200, Pearl Sea Resort return buses JPY 780 and Sasebo airport bus return fares JPY 3,000. Accommodation, meals, flights and extra transport cost extra.
Cruise fares and departuresBus accessSasebo-Ekimae and bus centre standsDirect airport buses
Official sources and check dates
- Nagasaki Airport–city timetable, 1–24 October 2026 ·
- Nagasaki Airport–Sasebo timetable, 1–24 October 2026 ·
- Admission and hours ·
- Entrance routes ·
- Dejima admission, hours and access, plus airport bus fares ·
- Fares, services and shuttle reservations ·
- Cruise fares and departures ·
- Bus access ·
- FAQ ·
- Nagasaki city–airport timetable, 1–24 October 2026 ·
- Prefectural tourism access guide ·
- Direct airport buses ·
- Nagasaki Electric Tramway routes, fares and transfers, March 2026 PDF ·
- Nagasaki Airport bus routes, stands and fares ·
- Sasebo-Ekimae and bus centre stands ·
- Airport Level 1 check-in and arrivals guide ·
- Airport Level 2 security and boarding guide ·
- Official Glover Garden map: Gate 2 entrance and exit ·
- Direction-specific Nagasaki-Ekimae tram timetable ·
- Standard and cashless tram fares ·
- Prefectural terminal airport-bound stand 4 ·
- Prefectural airport bus timetables, fares, reservation and delay conditions ·
- Peace Park hypocentre and tram-stop access ·
- Direction-specific Peace Park stop timetable ·
- City hypocentre area, monument and suspended museum lift ·
- City map of hypocentre monument, surviving wall and riverside walks ·
- Official tourism: hypocentre park, 15-minute tram ride and one-minute walk ·
- Official English name of the hypocentre park ·
- Free night-view shuttle: east-exit plaza boarding map and reservations ·
- Official Pearl Sea Resort map: buses, ticket counter and cruise pier ·