Nagasaki Trip Overview
As one of Japan’s closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and was the most important of only a very few ports open to restricted numbers of foreign traders during Japan’s period of isolation. That is why Nagasaki has harmonize with exotic atmosphere.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Nagasaki, Japan
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
As one of Japan’s closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and was the most important of only a very few ports open to restricted numbers of foreign traders during Japan’s period of isolation. That is why Nagasaki has harmonize with exotic atmosphere.
This is a private tour by a chartered vehicle. Using this service, you can charter your vehicle Limousine, Van, or Bus which is most suitable for your group and visit many attractive sightseeing spots. You don’t have to hurry for any other tourist. This tour is only for your group!
Tour route is flexible and can be arranged upon your request.
Recommended sites:
– Nagasaki Peace Park
Nagasaki Peace Park was built near the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion that devastated the city on August 9, 1945. It was made to pass down the painful story of the damages caused by the bombing and to pray for peace to prevail on earth.
– Dejima
When the Dutch trading posts in Hirado were moved to Dejima under the orders of the Edo Shogunate in 1641, the residents of this island changed from Portuguese to Dutch. Dejima turned into a port for Dutch ships and for over 200 years since then, it played the role of Japan’s only gateway to the world.
– Glover Garden
Glover Garden is an open air museum, exhibiting mansions of former Western residents of Nagasaki. It is located on the hill where Western merchants settled down after the end of Japan’s era of seclusion in the second half of the 19th century.
