Nagasaki - Ten Attractions for Tourists

Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu, Japan, is most famous for the Atomic Bomb dropped at the end of World War 2, causing total devastation. The city is now intent on promoting world peace with their huge Peace statue in the Nagasaki Peace Park, and museums promoting world peace.

The Atomic Bomb Museum is very well presented with the history displayed in photos, reconstructed settings, artifact retrieved, videos etc.Their hope is that no other city will ever suffer as they did.

This fascinating city with a strong Portuguese and Dutch influence, is nestled into the surrounding hills, overlooking the busy harbour.

For tourists there is much to see, and you can easily fill three days sightseeing around Nagasaki.Below I have listed ten attractions for tourists that you should try and include in your sightseeing programme.


Ten Attractions for Tourists to visit in Nagasaki

• 1) Atomic Bomb Museum
• 2) Nagasaki Peace Park
• 3)Kofukuji Temple
• 5) Spectacle Bridge
• 6) Dejima Dutch Village
• 7) Glover Garden
• 8) Mt Inasa Ropeway and Lookout
• 9) Oura Catholic Church
• 10)China Town

For more detailed information on these attractions go to Nagasaki Sightseeing.

Getting around the city is very easy with a good tram system and buses running regularly.You can walk between many of the attractions, if you plan your route carefully.

The harbour is the centre and if you can find accommodation near the Dejima Wharf area you will be very centrally located.Here you can enjoy a choice of restaurants, and there are department stores and shopping.

Planning Our Trip To Japan

I have just finished a Skype call to my son in Japan. He lives in Tokyo, and called for Mother's Day. It is celebrated in Japan today as well. Last year was lovely. We were actually in Okayama - famous for it's Korakuen garden at his Mother-in-law's place ............ so the two Mum's were together on Mother's Day.

Some of conversation was about where we want to go when we visit Kyushuin September. He and our daughter-in-law will join us and we will share a rented car to travel around.

I know I want to see Nagasaki. This city has a European background and apparently this is reflected in the architecture.There is much promoting peace after having rebuilt after the atomic bomb.

This whole island has many thermal areas with hot springs a feature in many areas. Beppo with it's thermal area and monkeys bathing in steaming pools always seems very exotic !

Pottery towns are also famous so I imagine we will be wanting to visit some of these traditional potteries as we tour the island.

Kumamoto looks a lovely city. The Shakain Koya Temple, Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Jojuen Park all sound like places I will definitely be wanting to visit.

Fukuoka is of course also a city we will want to spend some time in! Already I can see some serious planning will be needed to fit it all in! As one week will be a little like Golden week and a public holiday we will need to book early.

I love Japan. There is just so much variety in the architecture and landscapes in the different islands.