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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.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08

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.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08

Take Line 1 or 3 toward Akasako to Peace Park. The adult cash fare is ¥150; the official tourism guide gives a ride of about 15 minutes. Walking from your hotel and waiting are separate. Check the Nagasaki-ekimae timetable below for Akasako-bound services on your visit date and school-holiday cancellation marks.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08Standard tram fares and cashless prices2026-10-09Nagasaki-ekimae tram timetables by direction2026-10-09Official tourism guide: hypocenter park, approximately 15-minute tram ride and one-minute walk2026-10-09

From Peace Park tram stop, head to the atomic-bomb hypocenter monument. The official tourism guide gives a walk of about one minute after leaving the tram. Follow signs for 「原子爆弾落下中心地碑」 at the park entrance. Check the official access guide and city map below for the hypocenter area and monument location. The one-minute walk excludes viewing the monument and walking around the park.

Peace Park hypocenter and tram access2026-10-09City guide: hypocenter area, monuments, and museum-link elevator closure2026-10-09City map: hypocenter monument, wall remains, and riverside walk2026-10-09Official English name of Hypocenter Park2026-10-09

The itinerary allows about 20–30 minutes around the monument. After visiting, return through the same park entrance to Peace Park tram stop. Check the Nagasaki-ekimae direction before boarding. Allow separate time for walking back, crossings, and waiting. This visit stays around the hypocenter monument rather than continuing to the Peace Statue or museum. The outdoor elevator connecting to the museum has an out-of-service notice.

City guide: hypocenter area, monuments, and museum-link elevator closure2026-10-09City map: hypocenter monument, wall remains, and riverside walk2026-10-09Peace Park hypocenter and tram access2026-10-09

Take Line 1 toward Sofukuji or Line 3 toward Hotarujaya to Nagasaki-ekimae, rather than an Akasako-bound tram. The adult cash fare is ¥150, making the morning tram round trip ¥300. Check the direction in the Peace Park stop timetable below. Listed daytime frequencies are about seven minutes for Line 1 and 10 minutes for Line 3. Allow waiting time and check school-holiday cancellations and traffic delays.

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

After dinner, go to the free shuttle boarding point in JR Nagasaki Station's East Exit transport plaza. At the station bus stop shown on the official map, show the driver your reservation confirmation screen. Reservations open at noon on the same day; choose outbound and return services together. If you cannot reserve or the bus is canceled, skip that evening's night view and spend the evening in the city.

Fares, operations, and bus reservations2026-10-08Free night-view bus: East Exit transport plaza boarding point and reservations2026-10-09

Reserve the official free shuttle to Fuchi-jinja Station. Check the boarding location and the return service corresponding to your outbound bus on the reservation screen. The bus is free, but ropeway tickets are separate. Move the night view to another day if reservations are unavailable or the service is canceled.

Fares, operations, and bus reservations2026-10-08

Take the ropeway up with an adult round-trip ticket costing ¥1,900. The ride takes about five minutes; queue time is additional. Hours are 9 a.m.–10 p.m., with the last upward departure at 9 p.m. Check for strong-wind or maintenance suspensions first.

Fares, operations, and bus reservations2026-10-08

The official guide gives about a three-minute walk from the upper station to the observation deck for the night view. Adjust your visit length to leave time for your return bus.

Nagasaki tourism authority access guide2026-10-08

Return to the upper station and take the ropeway down. Allow for walking, the downward queue, the approximately five-minute ride, and the walk from the lower station to the bus boarding point. Do not assume you can descend immediately to meet the bus.

Fares, operations, and bus reservations2026-10-08Nagasaki tourism authority access guide2026-10-08

Return to JR Nagasaki Station on the bus corresponding to your reserved outbound service. Allow for the downward ropeway ride, the walk to the bus stop, and waiting so you reach the boarding point before departure.

Fares, operations, and bus reservations2026-10-08

Take Line 1 toward Sofukuji to Shinchi Chinatown. The adult cash fare is ¥150.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08

Change to Line 5 toward Ishibashi and get off at the terminus. With cash, pay another ¥150 on this tram. IC transfer discounts have separate conditions, including boarding within 30 minutes and paying the full fare for one person with one card. They do not apply to the cash calculation.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08

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 a short connecting path, then transfer to the vertical elevator to Gate 2 at the upper end of the garden. The inclined-elevator ride takes a little over two minutes; hours are 6 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Do not treat all connecting walks and waits as a three-minute trip.

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, adjusting the walking distance for stone paths, slopes, and breaks. Regular hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with last admission at 5:40 p.m. Check the official operating calendar for your date's extensions and exceptions.

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.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08

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.

Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF2026-10-08

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 separate time for walking from the hotel, luggage collection, and bus waiting, then check the day's airport-bus signs.

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 fares2026-10-08

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, leave the first-floor arrivals area for the bus stops. Stop 2 serves Sasebo and Huis Ten Bosch. This differs from Nagasaki City stops 4 and 5. Check the bus destination.

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

Take a Sasebo-bound bus to Sasebo Bus Center. The adult one-way fare is ¥1,500. No reservation is needed, but you cannot board if it is full. With cash, take a numbered ticket when boarding and pay when leaving; with a supported IC card, tap on and off. Choose a service you can reach after immigration from the official timetable. The final bus leaves on time even if a connecting flight is delayed. If you miss it, ask the airport information desk about available transportation.

Nagasaki Airport–Sasebo timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08Direct airport bus2026-10-08

Take a bus toward Pearl Sea Resort/Kujukushima Aquarium. The adult fare is ¥390 one way; the regular bus takes about 25 minutes and the express about 18 minutes. Choose a sailing that leaves time for ticketing and the walk to the pier rather than assuming you can board immediately after the bus.

Bus access2026-10-08

From the bus stop by the shops at Parking Lot 1, follow the walkway in front of the shops toward the seaside 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 walk from stop to terminal takes time beyond the approximately 50-minute cruise.

Bus access2026-10-08Frequently asked questions2026-10-08Official Pearl Sea Resort map: bus stop, ticket office, and cruise pier2026-10-09

Check today's departures and availability at the counter, then get a ticket for a specified sailing. Tickets for all sailings go on sale around 9 a.m. Choose a departure with time for ticketing and the pier walk, rather than one leaving just after your bus arrives. Meet the boarding deadline given at the counter. An individual seat is not guaranteed.

Cruise fares and departures2026-10-08Frequently asked questions2026-10-08

Check your departure time, then go to the seaside pier in front of the terminal. Several types of boat use the same resort, so ask staff which boarding point matches your Pearl Queen ticket and join the line before the stated deadline. If the sailing is canceled or tickets are unavailable, skip the cruise and have a meal at the resort or return to Sasebo.

Cruise fares and departures2026-10-08Frequently asked questions2026-10-08Official Pearl Sea Resort map: bus stop, ticket office, and cruise pier2026-10-09

Adult fare: ¥2,200. The regular cruise takes about 50 minutes, excluding boarding and disembarking. Seats are not guaranteed for every passenger. Check the operator's same-day information for heavy rain or strong winds.

Cruise fares and departures2026-10-08Frequently asked questions2026-10-08

Have a meal or rest at the resort, then retrace the walkway in front of the shops from the terminal to the bus stop by the Parking Lot 1 shops. Allow walking time to reach your Sasebo Station-bound bus. If delayed, adjust to the next service.

Bus access2026-10-08Frequently asked questions2026-10-08Official Pearl Sea Resort map: bus stop, ticket office, and cruise pier2026-10-09

Choose a Sasebo Station-bound service in the resort-departure timetable. The adult one-way fare is ¥390; the express ride takes about 18 minutes, with waiting and traffic delays additional. The last bus in the express table is not necessarily the last service across all regular routes.

Bus access2026-10-08

Collect your luggage and go to airport-bound stop 1 at Sasebo Bus Center. No reservation is needed, but you cannot board if it is full. Choose an early service with room for check-in. Walking, hotel shuttles, or taxis to the stop take time and cost beyond the airport-bus fare.

Sasebo Station and bus-center boarding stops2026-10-08Direct airport bus2026-10-08

Take a Nagasaki Airport-bound bus. The adult one-way fare is ¥1,500. With cash, take a numbered ticket when boarding and pay when leaving; tap a supported IC card on and off. Choose a service in the official timetable below that allows enough check-in time. Leave early to allow for traffic delays or a full bus.

Direct airport bus2026-10-08Nagasaki Airport–Sasebo timetable: October 1–24, 20262026-10-08

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