Harbour attractions, exhibits, night views or a cruise?
Choose Dejima/Glover for harbour history buildings, the museum for atomic-bomb damage/peace exhibits, Mount Inasa for evening city views or Sasebo's Kujukushima cruise for islands by boat.
Attraction prices and access
Glover Garden
グラバー園
See old Western-style houses and Nagasaki harbour at Glover Garden. Walk stone paths past Western-style buildings with Japanese tiled roofs to explore the port-opening-era settlement. Allow ninety minutes to two hours for gardens and buildings, plus rests on slopes and stone paths.
- AdmissionAdults ¥1,300; elementary/junior/senior high students ¥650. Prices changed in April 2026.
- HoursUsual hours 08:00–18:00, last admission twenty minutes before closing. Night extensions and private bookings may change date-specific closing; check your date in the official calendar.
- Getting thereTake line 5 from Shinchi Chinatown to Ishibashi terminus, walk approximately three minutes to Sky Road and follow elevators to gate 2. Gate 2 lists no card payment; prepare another method.
Fees and hoursEntrance and exit routeNagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route/fare/transfer PDF
Dejima
出島
Visit Dejima for Edo-period trade between Japan and the Netherlands. See restored trading-post buildings and exhibits about life at the time. Allow ninety minutes to two hours. No re-entry; finish interior visits before eating outside.
- AdmissionAdults ¥1,100; elementary/junior/senior high students ¥550. No re-entry.
- Hours08:00–21:00, last admission 20:40. Main entrance bridge until 21:00; water gate until 18:00.
- Getting thereTake line 1 towards Sofukuji from Nagasaki-ekimae to Dejima, then walk approximately one minute to the entrance. Official access from Shinchi Chinatown is approximately four minutes. For late visits, check main-bridge entrance guidance rather than seeking the closed water gate.
Dejima fees, hours, access and airport-bus faresNagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route/fare/transfer PDF
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
長崎原爆資料館
Visit for exhibits about atomic-bomb damage and peace. Allow separate time for indoor exhibits and Peace Park walks. Set aside ninety minutes for exhibits. With children, check exhibit content and time for breaks beforehand.
- AdmissionAdult admission ¥200. From 1 April 2026, high school students and younger enter free with student identification or other proof at permanent-exhibition reception. The adjacent national peace memorial hall is free and separate.
- HoursSeptember–April: 08:30–17:30, last admission 17:00. May–August: closes 18:30, last admission 18:00. 7–9 August: closes 20:00, last admission 19:30. Closed 29–31 December.
- Getting thereTake line 1/3 towards Akasako from Nagasaki-ekimae to the museum stop, then walk approximately five minutes. Check Nagasaki Station direction for the return.
- Exhibition accessExhibition renewal suspends part of section A on 10 September–10 October 2026. Planned suspensions: C on 24 November 2026–March 2027; part of B from late December 2026–March 2027; D January–March 2027. Exhibits outside work areas remain open. Construction may change schedules; check visit-date notices.
Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours and closuresMuseum-stop alighting and five-minute walkNagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route/fare/transfer PDFMuseum exhibition renewal and partial suspension schedule
Nagasaki Ropeway
長崎ロープウェイ
Mount Inasa · 稲佐山 Plan dinner separately from Mount Inasa night views. Cloudy weather changes the view. With a reserved free shuttle, go from your booked boarding point to Fuchi Shrine Station, ride to Inasadake Station and walk approximately three minutes to the observatory. Adult ropeway return ¥1,900. Choose the return corresponding to your outward service in the official reservation screen. After views, allow ropeway descent, bus-stop access and waiting. If unavailable or suspended, arrange actual alternative transport or move night views to another day.
- AdmissionAdults return ¥1,900/one-way ¥1,040. Prices from April 2026.
- Hours09:00–22:00, listed last uphill departure 21:00. Ride approximately five minutes; waits and observatory walks are extra. Suspended in strong wind or for maintenance.
- Getting thereRide from Fuchi Shrine to Inasadake, then walk approximately three minutes to the observatory. For free shuttles, first check hotel/station boarding points and reservation availability on the official page. Free shuttles require a reservation.
Fares, operation and bus bookingPrefectural tourism agency access guidance
Kujukushima Cruising Boat Pearl Queen
九十九島遊覧船パールクィーン
Cruise between small islands for sea views aboard Pearl Queen, leaving Sasebo's Pearl Sea Resort. Regular sailings take approximately fifty minutes. A separate bus connects Sasebo Station and resort. Allow half a day including return buses, ticketing and waits. Official regular/express ride estimates of approximately twenty-five/eighteen minutes exclude waits and pier access. Individuals obtain tickets at the same-day counter. Check your boat's operation, ticket cutoff and return bus together. Express and regular-route timetables differ.
- AdmissionHigh school age and older ¥2,200; ages 4 through junior high ¥1,100. Regular sailing approximately fifty minutes. Capacity 280 with 118 seats; not every passenger can sit.
- SailingsUsually around 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00, with seasonal suspensions/extra services. Individuals obtain time-specific tickets at the same-day counter, distinct from group reservations for fifteen or more. Strong wind/rain may cancel sailings.
- Getting thereTake a Pearl Sea Resort/Kujukushima Aquarium bus from Sasebo-ekimae bay 6. Approximately twenty-five minutes regular/eighteen express; adults ¥390 one way. Check return times when alighting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter Glover Garden at night?
Usual hours 08:00–18:00; night extensions vary by date. Check your date's closing in the official calendar. Last admission is twenty minutes before closing.
Can I take the free Mount Inasa bus without booking?
The free shuttle requires same-day booking. From JR Nagasaki Station, go to the east-exit plaza boarding point and show the driver confirmation. Choose a corresponding return with your departure; ropeway fares are extra.
Fares, operation and bus bookingFree night-view bus east-exit plaza boarding point and reservations
Does rain always cancel Pearl Queen?
Light rain may allow operation; the captain may cancel in strong rain/wind. Check same-day operator guidance.
Does exhibition construction close the entire museum?
No whole-museum closure is stated. Part of section A is suspended on 10 September–10 October 2026; exhibits outside work areas remain accessible. Check later section schedules in official notices. Adult admission is ¥200; high school students and younger free with proof. Regular 29–31 December closure is separate.
Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours and closuresMuseum exhibition renewal and partial suspension schedule
Can I leave Dejima and re-enter with the same ticket?
No re-entry. Finish interior visits before meals or other sightseeing rather than splitting admission. For evening visits, check last admission and exit hours separately.
Official sources and check dates
- Fees and hours ·
- Entrance and exit route ·
- Dejima fees, hours, access and airport-bus fares ·
- Fares, operation and bus booking ·
- Cruise prices and sailings ·
- Bus access ·
- FAQ ·
- Prefectural tourism agency access guidance ·
- Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route/fare/transfer PDF ·
- Museum-stop alighting and five-minute walk ·
- Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours and closures ·
- Museum exhibition renewal and partial suspension schedule ·
- Free night-view bus east-exit plaza boarding point and reservations ·