What should you see first on a short trip?

After immigration and baggage claim, check stop 5 for services via Dejima Road toward Nagasaki Station. This differs from stop 4 services via Showamachi.

Airport first-floor check-in and arrivals2026-10-08Nagasaki Airport bus routes, boarding stops, and fares2026-10-08

Take the airport bus via Dejima Road to the Nagasaki Station transport plaza. The adult one-way fare is ¥1,400 and the ride takes about 43 minutes, excluding waiting and traffic delays. Choose a service you can reach after arrival from the official timetable below. On departure, you board at the prefectural bus terminal, a different location.

Nagasaki Airport to Nagasaki City timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Nagasaki Airport bus routes, boarding stops, and fares2026-10-08

Leave your luggage at your booked hotel, return to the tram stop, and take Line 1 toward Sofukuji to Dejima. The adult cash fare is ¥150 per ride. The official frequency between 9 a.m. and 7:59 p.m. is about seven minutes, with possible road delays. Outside that period, check the direction-specific Nagasaki-ekimae timetable.

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The official access guide gives a walk of about one minute from the stop. The water gate closes at 6 p.m.; the main entrance bridge operates until 9 p.m. If arriving late, check which entrance is open. The one-minute walk does not apply to every entrance.

Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fare2026-10-08

Adult admission is ¥1,100. Allow 1½–2 hours for the visit, shortening it if arrival or transportation runs late. Hours are 8 a.m.–9 p.m., with last admission at 8:40 p.m. Reentry is not allowed.

Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fare2026-10-08

Walk toward Shinchi for dinner after the exhibition. The official access guide gives about four minutes on foot from Shinchi Chinatown stop to Dejima; your actual exit-to-restaurant walk and meal time are separate. Reentry is not allowed, so do not plan to enter again after dinner.

Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fare2026-10-08

Take Line 1 toward Akasako to Nagasaki-ekimae. The adult cash fare is ¥150 per ride.

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Take Line 1 toward Sofukuji to Shinchi Chinatown. The adult cash fare is ¥150. Check the Sofukuji-bound Nagasaki-ekimae timetable and distinguish services marked as not operating during school holidays.

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Change to Line 5 toward Ishibashi and get off at the terminus. With cash, pay another ¥150 on this tram. Services run about every 11 minutes between 9 a.m. and 7:59 p.m.; actual waiting and delays are additional. The IC transfer discount applies when you board the second tram within 30 minutes of leaving the first at Shinchi and pay the full fare for one person with one card. It does not apply to cash or fares completed with another payment method because of insufficient balance.

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Walk about three minutes to Sky Road. This covers only the stop-to-elevator walk; elevator waits and the rest of the route to the gate are separate.

Entrance routes2026-10-08

Take the free inclined elevator, walk along the connecting path, then transfer to the vertical elevator. Head to Gate 2 at the upper end of the garden. The inclined-elevator ride takes a little over two minutes; Sky Road operates 6 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Allow additional walking and waiting for the connecting path, vertical elevator, and route to the gate. These are outside the approximately three-minute walk from the tram stop to Sky Road.

Entrance routes2026-10-08Official Glover Garden map: Gate 2 entrance and exit2026-10-08

Gate 2 does not accept card payments, so prepare another payment method. Adult admission is ¥1,300. Allow 1½–2 hours for the gardens and buildings, taking breaks on slopes and stone paths. Regular hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with last admission 20 minutes before closing. Check the official operating calendar below for your date's extensions or changes due to private use or weather.

Admission and hours2026-10-08

To keep your return toward Ishibashi, go back to Gate 2, marked as an entrance and exit on the official map. This differs from following the sightseeing route down to the lower exit. Allow separate time for the uphill walk back; it is outside both your visit time and the three-minute stop approach. Check on-site information for that day's entry restrictions.

Official Glover Garden map: Gate 2 entrance and exit2026-10-08

Descend by vertical elevator, connecting path, then inclined elevator, and return to Ishibashi stop. This retraces the official route used on arrival. Allow separate time to walk from the gate to the stop and wait for the elevators.

Entrance routes2026-10-08Official Glover Garden map: Gate 2 entrance and exit2026-10-08

Return to Shinchi Chinatown on Line 5 toward Hotarujaya. The adult cash fare is ¥150. Check the official Ishibashi timetable for the return direction and school-holiday service cancellations. You cannot assume a tram will be ready as you leave the elevator; allow walking and waiting time.

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Change to Line 1 toward Akasako and get off at Nagasaki-ekimae. Pay another ¥150 in cash for an adult. Lunch and the walk to your hotel take additional time beyond the tram ride.

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Collect any luggage stored at your hotel first, then go to stop 4 inside the prefectural bus terminal at Nagasaki Station. This differs from the transport plaza used on airport arrival and from roadside stops. Allow for luggage collection, walking from your hotel address, and waiting to board. Check the day's signs for the airport service. Travel time and cost from hotel to stop depend on your booked address.

Nagasaki City to airport timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Airport-bound stop 4 inside the prefectural bus terminal2026-10-09

The adult airport-bus fare via Dejima Road is ¥1,400 one way. Boarding is first come, first served without reservations; you cannot board if the bus is full. Choose a service in the official timetable below that leaves enough time for flight check-in. For a morning flight or a tight schedule, skip final-day sightseeing and leave for the airport early.

Nagasaki City to airport timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Nagasaki Airport bus routes, boarding stops, and fares2026-10-08Prefectural airport-bus timetable, fares, reservations, and delays2026-10-09

Collect luggage from the bus and go to your airline's first-floor check-in and baggage counter. The scheduled bus arrival is not the time check-in will be complete. Check counter hours and baggage deadlines for your flight.

Airport first-floor check-in and arrivals2026-10-08

Follow the second-floor domestic or international departure signs for your flight to security and the gate. For an international flight, allow time for departure formalities and check your airline's boarding deadline.

Airport second-floor security and boarding2026-10-08

After immigration and baggage claim, check stop 5 for services via Dejima Road toward Nagasaki Station. This differs from stop 4 services via Showamachi.

Airport first-floor check-in and arrivals2026-10-08Nagasaki Airport bus routes, boarding stops, and fares2026-10-08

Take the airport bus via Dejima Road to the Nagasaki Station transport plaza. The adult one-way fare is ¥1,400 and the ride takes about 43 minutes, excluding waiting and traffic delays. Choose a service you can reach after arrival from the official timetable below. On departure, you board at the prefectural bus terminal, a different location.

Nagasaki Airport to Nagasaki City timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Nagasaki Airport bus routes, boarding stops, and fares2026-10-08

Leave your luggage at your booked hotel, return to the tram stop, and take Line 1 or 3 toward Akasako to Atomic Bomb Museum stop. The adult cash fare is ¥150 per ride. Official frequencies between 9 a.m. and 7:59 p.m. are about seven minutes for Line 1 and 10 minutes for Line 3, with possible road delays. Check your travel day's timetable and school-holiday cancellation marks.

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Follow the museum signs from Atomic Bomb Museum stop. The operator's access guide gives a walk of about five minutes. Walking and ticket queues are outside the 1½-hour exhibition visit. Check on-site directions for your chosen entrance and allow for your own walking pace.

Museum access: tram stop and five-minute walk2026-10-09

Allow about 1½ hours for the exhibitions, shortening the visit if immigration or the hotel transfer runs late. General admission is ¥200; high school students and younger enter free with student ID or other proof. Enter by 5 p.m. September–April or 6 p.m. May–August. Leave out the visit December 29–31. Before visiting, check the official links below for partial exhibition closures. Areas outside the construction zones remain open, and scheduled zone closures may change. The museum attraction card below gives August 7–9 extended hours and area-specific work schedules. The neighboring free peace memorial hall is a separate facility.

Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours, and closures2026-10-09Museum exhibition renewal and partial closures2026-10-09

If you visit only the museum, retrace your route to Atomic Bomb Museum stop. To add an outdoor walk, start at the vehicle pickup/drop-off area in front of the museum and follow the red downhill route on the city map to the atomic-bomb hypocenter in Peace Park. The city guide marks the outdoor elevator between the museum and hypocenter as out of service. After the hypocenter walk, head to Peace Park stop. The official approach from Peace Park stop to the hypocenter is a one-minute walk; the full museum–hypocenter–stop route and park walk take additional time.

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Take Line 1 toward Sofukuji or Line 3 toward Hotarujaya to Nagasaki-ekimae. These differ from northbound Akasako services. The adult cash fare is ¥150 per ride. Check the return direction and cancellation marks in the official timetable for your chosen stop.

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Take Line 1 toward Sofukuji to Dejima. The adult cash fare is ¥150 per ride. Check the direction-specific Nagasaki-ekimae timetable, and allow separate time to walk to the stop and wait for the tram.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08Standard tram fares and cashless prices2026-10-09Nagasaki-ekimae tram timetables by direction2026-10-09Current tram frequencies and stop timetables2026-10-09

The official access guide gives a walk of about one minute from the stop. The water gate closes at 6 p.m.; the main entrance bridge operates until 9 p.m. If arriving late, check which entrance is open. The one-minute walk does not apply to every entrance.

Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fare2026-10-08

Adult admission is ¥1,100. Allow 1½–2 hours, shortening the visit if you leave the hotel late or airport check-in time is tight. Hours are 8 a.m.–9 p.m., with last admission at 8:40 p.m. Reentry is not allowed.

Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fare2026-10-08

Have a meal outside after the exhibition. Do not plan to reenter afterward. The meal and walk to the tram stop take time beyond the museum visit.

Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fare2026-10-08

Take Line 1 toward Akasako to Nagasaki-ekimae. The adult cash fare is ¥150 per ride. Check the official Dejima timetable for the return direction and school-holiday service cancellations. Allow separate time after your meal to walk to the stop and wait for the tram.

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Collect any luggage stored at your hotel first, then go to airport-bound stop 4 inside the prefectural bus terminal at Nagasaki Station. This differs from the transport plaza used on airport arrival. Allow time for luggage collection, walking from your hotel address, and waiting to board. Check the day's signs. Time and cost from hotel to stop depend on your booked address.

Nagasaki City to airport timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Airport-bound stop 4 inside the prefectural bus terminal2026-10-09

The adult airport-bus fare via Dejima Road is ¥1,400 one way. Boarding is first come, first served without reservations; you cannot board if the bus is full. Choose a service in the official timetable below that leaves enough time for flight check-in. For a morning flight or a tight schedule, skip final-day sightseeing and leave for the airport early.

Nagasaki City to airport timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Nagasaki Airport bus routes, boarding stops, and fares2026-10-08Prefectural airport-bus timetable, fares, reservations, and delays2026-10-09

Collect luggage from the bus and go to your airline's first-floor check-in and baggage counter. The scheduled bus arrival is not the time check-in will be complete. Check counter hours and baggage deadlines for your flight.

Airport first-floor check-in and arrivals2026-10-08

Follow the second-floor domestic or international departure signs for your flight to security and the gate. For an international flight, allow time for departure formalities and check your airline's boarding deadline.

Airport second-floor security and boarding2026-10-08