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Glover Garden
Glover Garden · グラバー園
See old Western-style houses and Nagasaki harbour at Glover Garden. Look at Japanese tiled roofs, then walk gardens and stone paths to explore the port-opening-era settlement.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission: adults ¥1,300; elementary/junior/senior high students ¥650. Prices apply from April 2026.
Opening hours
Usual hours 08:00–18:00, last admission 17:40. On changed-hour dates, admission still ends twenty minutes before closing.
What to see at Glover Garden
Western-style houses with tiled roofs
The old Western-style houses have Japanese tiled roofs. See how roofs and building forms come together as you explore.
Nagasaki harbour from the garden
Garden walks between houses also offer harbour views. After buildings, take a break looking towards the port.
How to get to Glover Garden
Take tram line 5 from Shinchi Chinatown towards Ishibashi and get off at the terminus. Walk approximately three minutes to Sky Road and use elevators for gate 2. It lists no card payment; prepare another method.
Entrance and exit route Fees and hours Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route/fare/transfer PDF
Visiting tips
Allow slope and stone-path walking time
Allow ninety minutes to two hours for gardens/buildings and rests on slopes/stone paths. Sky Road elevators reach gate 2, but walking within the garden remains necessary.
Check the date-specific calendar for evening visits
Night extensions, private bookings and weather may change closing. For an evening visit, check that day's official calendar. Last admission is twenty minutes before closing.
Tickets for Glover Garden
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Questions about Glover Garden
Can I pay by card at Glover gate 2?
Gate 2 lists no card payment. Prepare another payment method if entering via Sky Road.
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