Harbor history, exhibitions, night views, or a cruise?
Choose Dejima and Glover Garden for historic harbor buildings, or the Atomic Bomb Museum for exhibitions about the bombing and peace. For an evening city view, head to Mount Inasa. For a boat trip among islands, compare the Kujukushima cruise in Sasebo.
Attraction admission and access
Glover Garden
グラバー園
At Glover Garden, see historic Western-style homes alongside views of Nagasaki Harbor. Walk the stone paths past Western-style buildings with Japanese tiled roofs for a look at the foreign settlement from the port-opening era. Allow 1½–2 hours for the gardens and buildings, with extra room for breaks on the slopes and stone paths.
- AdmissionGeneral admission is ¥1,300; elementary, junior high, and high school students pay ¥650. These prices changed in April 2026.
- HoursRegular hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with last admission 20 minutes before closing. Nighttime extensions and private use can change closing times by date, so check your visit date in the official operating calendar.
- Getting thereFrom Shinchi Chinatown, take Line 5 toward Ishibashi to the terminus, walk about three minutes to Sky Road, then use the elevators to Gate 2. Gate 2 does not accept card payments, so prepare another payment method.
Admission and hoursEntrance routesNagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF
Dejima
出島
Explore Dejima if you are interested in how Japan and the Netherlands traded during the Edo period. Visit reconstructed trading-post buildings and exhibitions about life at the time. Allow 1½–2 hours. Reentry is not allowed, so finish your visit before having a meal outside.
- AdmissionGeneral admission is ¥1,100; elementary, junior high, and high school students pay ¥550. Reentry is not allowed.
- HoursDejima is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last admission at 8:40 p.m. The main entrance bridge operates until 9 p.m.; the water gate closes at 6 p.m.
- Getting thereTake Line 1 toward Sofukuji from Nagasaki-ekimae to Dejima stop, then walk about one minute to an entrance. The official route from Shinchi Chinatown stop is about a four-minute walk. For a late visit, check main entrance bridge directions rather than heading to the closed water gate.
Dejima admission, hours, access, and airport-bus fareNagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
長崎原爆資料館
Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum for exhibitions about the bombing's devastation and peace. Allow separate time for the museum displays and a Peace Park walk. Set aside about 1½ hours for the exhibitions. With children, consider the exhibition content and breaks before visiting.
- AdmissionGeneral admission is ¥200. From April 1, 2026, high school students and younger enter free with student ID or other proof at the permanent-exhibition reception. The neighboring national peace memorial hall is free and is a separate facility.
- HoursSeptember–April hours are 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with admission until 5 p.m. The museum closes at 6:30 p.m. May–August, with admission until 6 p.m. August 7–9 has extended hours until 8 p.m., with admission until 7:30 p.m. The museum closes December 29–31.
- Getting thereFrom Nagasaki-ekimae, take Line 1 or 3 toward Akasako to Atomic Bomb Museum stop, then walk about five minutes to the facility. Check the Nagasaki Station direction for your return.
- Exhibition availabilityExhibition renewal closes part of Area A September 10–October 10, 2026. Planned closures are Area C from November 24, 2026 through March 2027; part of Area B from late December 2026 through March 2027; and Area D January–March 2027. Exhibitions outside construction areas remain open. Dates may change with work progress, so check notices for your visit date.
Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours, and closuresMuseum access: tram stop and five-minute walkNagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDFMuseum exhibition renewal and partial closures
Nagasaki Ropeway
長崎ロープウェイ
Mount Inasa · 稲佐山 For the Mount Inasa night view, allow separate time for dinner and the observation deck. Cloudy weather changes the view. If you have reserved the free shuttle, board at your reserved location for Fuchi-jinja Station, take the ropeway to Inasa-dake Station, then walk about three minutes to the observation deck. The adult ropeway round trip costs ¥1,900. Choose the return service corresponding to your outbound bus on the official reservation screen. Allow for the downward ropeway ride, walk to the bus stop, and waiting after the view. If you cannot reserve or services are canceled, arrange actual alternative transportation or move the night view to another day.
- AdmissionGeneral fares are ¥1,900 round trip or ¥1,040 one way, effective from April 2026.
- HoursHours are 9 a.m.–10 p.m., with the last upward departure listed at 9 p.m. The ride takes about five minutes; queues and the walk to the observation deck take additional time. Strong winds and maintenance can suspend operations.
- Getting thereTake the ropeway from Fuchi-jinja Station to Inasa-dake Station, then walk about three minutes to the observation deck. For the free shuttle, check hotel and station boarding points and reservation availability on the official page first. The free shuttle is available with a reservation.
Fares, operations, and bus reservationsNagasaki tourism authority access guide
Kujukushima Cruising Boat Pearl Queen
九十九島遊覧船パールクィーン
Pearl Queen sails among Kujukushima's small islands for coastal views. The regular cruise takes about 50 minutes and leaves from Pearl Sea Resort in Sasebo. You need an additional bus from Sasebo Station to the resort. Allow half a day for the round-trip bus, tickets, and waiting. The official regular-bus ride of about 25 minutes or express ride of about 18 minutes excludes waits and the walk to the pier. Individual visitors get tickets at the counter on the day. Check your boat's operations, ticketing deadline, and return bus together. Express and regular-route timetables differ.
- AdmissionHigh school students and older pay ¥2,200; ages 4 through junior high school pay ¥1,100. The regular cruise takes about 50 minutes. There are 118 seats for a capacity of 280 passengers, so not everyone is guaranteed a seat.
- DeparturesRegular departures are around 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., with seasonal suspensions and additional services. Individuals get tickets for a specified sailing at the same-day counter, separate from group reservations for 15 or more. Strong winds or heavy rain can cancel sailings.
- Getting thereFrom Sasebo Station stop 6, take a bus toward Pearl Sea Resort/Kujukushima Aquarium. The regular ride takes about 25 minutes or the express about 18 minutes; the adult one-way fare is ¥390. Check the return-bus time when you get off.
Cruise fares and departuresFrequently asked questionsBus access
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter Glover Garden at night?
Regular hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; nighttime extensions vary by date. Check your visit day's closing time in the official calendar. Last admission is 20 minutes before closing.
Can I board the free Mount Inasa bus without a reservation?
The free shuttle requires a same-day reservation. To board at JR Nagasaki Station, go to the East Exit transport plaza boarding point and show the driver your reservation confirmation screen. Choose the return bus corresponding to your outbound service. Ropeway tickets cost extra.
Fares, operations, and bus reservationsFree night-view bus: East Exit transport plaza boarding point and reservations
Does rain always cancel the Pearl Queen cruise?
It may operate in light rain, but the captain may cancel for heavy rain or strong winds. Check the operator's information that day.
Is the Atomic Bomb Museum fully closed for exhibition work?
The notice is not a full closure. Part of Area A is unavailable September 10–October 10, 2026; exhibitions outside construction areas remain open. Check official notices for later area-specific schedules. General admission is ¥200, and high school students and younger enter free with proof. Regular year-end closure December 29–31 is separate.
Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours, and closuresMuseum exhibition renewal and partial closures
Can I leave Dejima and reenter with the same ticket?
Dejima does not allow reentry. Finish the interior visit before a meal or another attraction rather than splitting it into two visits. For nighttime visits, check last admission and exit hours separately.
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- Nagasaki tourism authority access guide ·
- Nagasaki Electric Tramway March 2026 route, fare, and transfer PDF ·
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- Museum 2026 admission, seasonal hours, and closures ·
- Museum exhibition renewal and partial closures ·
- Free night-view bus: East Exit transport plaza boarding point and reservations ·