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Glover Garden
Glover Garden · グラバー園
Explore historic Western-style houses and Nagasaki Harbour views at Glover Garden. Notice Japanese tiled roofs and walk through gardens and stone paths to see the former foreign settlement.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Individual admission costs 1,300 yen for adults and 650 yen for primary-school, junior-high and high-school students. These rates apply from April 2026.
Opening hours and closed days
Basic hours are 08:00–18:00, with last admission at 17:40. On days with different opening hours, admission ends 20 minutes before closing.
What can I see at Glover Garden?
Western-style houses with tiled roofs
The historic Western-style houses have Japanese tiled roofs. Look at how the roofs and Western architectural forms fit together as you explore.
Nagasaki Harbour views from the gardens
Walk through gardens between the houses for views of Nagasaki Harbour. After exploring the buildings, take a break overlooking the water.
How to get to Glover Garden
From Shinchi Chinatown stop, take Ishibashi-bound tram route 5 to the terminus. Walk about three minutes to Sky Road and use the lifts to Gate 2. Cards are not accepted at Gate 2; prepare another payment method.
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Before you visit
Allow time for slopes and stone paths
Allow 1½–2 hours for the gardens and buildings, with breaks for slopes and stone paths. Sky Road’s lifts take you to Gate 2, but walking within the garden remains.
For evening visits, check the dated opening calendar
Evening extensions, private bookings and weather can change closing time. Check your date in the official opening calendar for an evening visit. Last admission is 20 minutes before closing.
Book admission to Glover Garden
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Glover Garden
Does Glover Garden Gate 2 accept cards?
The guidance says cards are not accepted at Gate 2. If using Sky Road to enter there, prepare another payment method.
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