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Nagasaki City Sightseeing and Accommodation Guide:
URL : http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/foreign/english/
1. From Fukuoka to Nagasaki - Nagasaki City "Welcome to Nagasaki"
(Train) JR Hakata Station 9:00 --> JR Nagasaki Station 10:58
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(Bus) Hakata Kotsu Center 8:49 --> Nagasaki Kenei Bus Terminal 11:12
2. Dejima: The Site of the Former Dutch Trading Post 11:20 - 12:20
URL : http://www1.city.nagasaki.nagasaki.jp/dejima/en/index.htmlJapan's window on the world during the isolation period.
Dejima was an artificial island of 13,000m2 built by 25 wealthy merchants of Nagasaki in 1636 by order of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It was constructed first as a compound for Portuguese traders. After the official expulsion of the Portuguese, however, the Dutch were forced to move their trading post from Hirado to Dejima. During the long period of national seclusion (1641-1859), Dejima was the only door open to the outside world and gave Nagasaki the status of Japan's sole international trading port. Dejima played an important role in the development of culture, industry, and science in Japan by serving as a gateway for Western civilization. Many ardent Japanese students traveled to Nagasaki to study Rangaku ("Dutch learning", i.e., Western science) including medicine, chemistry, weaponry, navigation, and astronomy.
access:Dejima tram stop
The Dejima Theater:
Make sure to drop by the theater for an extremely good explanatory video on the history behind Dejima. 12 minutes long, it is available in Japanese, English, Dutch, Chinese and Korean.
3. Champon and Saraudon Lunch in Chinatown 12:25 - 13:10Champon is one of Nagasaki's typical dishes. It is said that the founder of the Chinese restaurant Shikairo, Mr. Chen Ping Shun, cooked this delicious and nutritious food for Chinese students in Nagasaki in the late 19th century. It is served in broth with a variety of meat, shellfish and vegetables on top.
Another delicious alternative is Sara-udon, an equally nutricious and inexpensive dish with crisp noodles and topping in a thick sauce. Both dishes are very popular among people in Nagasaki.
Did you know?
The word Champon is derived from chapon which, in Chinese, means "Have you eaten yet?"
4. Oura Catholic Church 13:35 - 13:50
Completed in 1865 under the supervision of the French priest Bernard Petitjean, Oura Catholic Church was designated as a National Treasure in 1933 for its value as Japan's oldest Gothic-style church.
The white marble statue of the Holy Mother at the entrance was built in commemoration of the dramatic discovery of the "Hidden Christians." On March 17, 1865, a group of peasants from Urakami came to the church and professed their faith to Father Petitjean, thus revealing that Christianity had survived through the centuries of persecution.
access:Ouratenshudo-shita tram stopDid you know?
The Italian Opera Madame Butterfly was inspired from the Glover House in Nagasaki.
5. Glover Garden 14:00 - 15:15
Perched on Minamiyamate hillside overlooking the harbor in Glover Garden,it is Nagasaki's foremost tourist attraction. Following the end of national seclusion in 1859, Nagasaki was opened to free trade with foreign countries and merchants of various nationalities flocked to the city. The successful merchants built Western-style mansions, some of which still stand at the original sites and convey the romantic atmosphere of the 19th century.
Glover House, built in 1863, is the oldest remaining colonial style building in Japan and has been designated as an Important Cultural Asset. As the house and its surroundings are reminiscent of Puccini's opera, it is also known as the "Madame Butterfly House."
Thomas Glover, born near Aberdeen, Scotland, came to Nagasaki in 1859 at the age of 21 and spent the rest of his life in Japan. He contributed to the modernization of Japan in shipbuilding, coal mining and many other fields. In 1908 he was awarded the Second Class Order of the Rising Sun by the Meiji Imperial Government.
access:Ouratenshudo-shita tram stop
On your way out of the Glover Garden, why not have some castella?
This light sweet sponge cake has been baked since the 16th century. The name is said to come from the old Spanish place named "Castile." The recipe was introduced by the Portuguese, and today Castella is still Nagasaki's favorite confection.
6. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum 
Hypocenter ParkPeace Park15:45 - 17:15Atomic Bomb Museum
The atomic bomb museum was built to show the world the horror of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki and the need to eliminate all nuclear weapons.
Hypocenter Park
A memorial monolith marks the exact point below the center of the atomic bomb explosion, which occurred at 11:02AM, August 9, 1945. The monolith is always decorated with flowers and paper cranes donated by citizens and travelers, and the park is planted with hundreds of cherry trees, azalea and hydrangea bushes.Peace Park (Peace Statue)
The Peace Statue was constructed in 1955 by donations from all over the world, and is highly symbolic. The right hand pointing skyward warns about the threat of the atomic bomb. The left hand stretching out horizontally symbolizes world peace. The gently closed eyes represent a prayer for the repose of the souls of all atomic bomb victims.access:Matsuyama-machi tram stop
7. Shippoku Dinner Shippoku, which comes from the Chinese word meaning "dinner table", is a course of mixed dishes of Japanese, Chinese and Western origin served at a red round table. This unique local cuisine was nurtured during the city's four century-long encounter with Chinese and Western culture. Although varying according to the season, the menu includes ohire (clear fish soup), sashimi (raw fish), vinegared, cooked, fried and boiled vegetables and meat, and at the end umewan (sweet red bean soup with a salted cherry blossom). 
If you are pressed with time or money, you can get a mini-shippoku course. Look at our suggestions in the "Restaurants" page.
8. Amazing night view from Mount Inasa 
Being a harbor city surrounded by mountains, one of the things Nagasaki is most famous for is definitely its night view from 333-meter-high Mount Inasa.
You can take a No.3 bus to Ropeway Mae, and from there hop on a cable car all the way to the top. Another alternative is to take a taxi all the way to the top (about \1800 from Nagasaki Station).9. Train back to Hakata (Fukuoka Prefecture) Leaving from Nagasaki Station, comfortable trains will take you back to Hakata (Fukuoka Prefecture) in less than two hours. Here is the evening schedule (as of Aug.2010): Departure from Nagasaki
18:46
19:25
20:31
21:31Arrival in Hakata
20:55
21:20
22:18
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10.A walk through Tera-machi (Temple Street) Exploring Tera-machi, Nagasaki's famous temple street, is quite an experience in itself. Sofukuji and Kofukuji are the best known, but it is also very interesting to stroll around the compounds of the smaller temples and cemeteries on the hillside above the temples. The area is also known by the shops selling Buddhist altar fittings.
How to get to Temple Street
Take a No.1 streetcar to Nishihamano-machi. Enjoy walking through Hamano-machi and Kankodori Arcades and browsing in the stores. At the end of sheltered Hamano-machi Arcade, turn to the left and walk down Kajiya-machi street. Check with a map, and explore to your heart's content!
On your way to the Spectacles Bridge, check out the Antique shops. 11. Megane-bashi (Spectacles Bridge) Built in 1634 by a Chinese monk, this bridge is the oldest stone bridge in Japan and has received its nickname "Spectacles Bridge" because its two arches and their reflection in the water create the image of a pair of glasses.
On July 23, 1982 a disastrous flash flood washed away six of the ten historic stone bridges over Nakashima River. Megane-bashi was badly damaged, but fortunately almost all the original stones were retrieved and the bridge was restored to its original appearance.
How to get there:
From the temple street walk down toward the Nakashima River traversed by old stone bridges including Megane-bashi (Spectacles Bridge). (10 min walk)12. Suwa Shrine 
Founded in 1634 in the midst of government efforts to stamp out Christianity in Nagasaki, this is now the most important Shinto Shrine in Nagasaki and the site of its famous autumn festival "Kunchi". Kunchi is known as one of Japan's three great festivals and is unique in that it features performances that vividly reflect Nagasaki's history of international exchange. How to get there:
Walk along the river upstream where it curves, and cross the street through the underground path to the left. The big Torii Gate of Suwa Shrine stands there.
alternate access:Suwajinja-mae tram stop13. Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is one of only a handful of museums in Japan that has 'overseas exchange' as a theme. The museum holds around 48,000 precious exhibits, including historical documents and arts and crafts which narrate the history of Nagasaki's development into the sole window open to foreign countries during the period of national isolation.
access: 10 min. walk from Sakura-machi Tram stop
14. The Twenty-Six Martyrs Hill The story of the 26 martyrs begins in the 16th century. Although he had tolerated Christianity even after the ban issued in 1587, Toyotomi Hideyoshi became suspicious of missionaries as possible agents for European intervention in Japan. Twenty-six Christians, including six foreign missionaries and three children, were arrested in Kyoto and Osaka and forced to walk through the snow to Nagasaki. After an 800km journey, they were crucified on Nishizaka hill on February 5, 1597. This was to serve as a warning to the large Christian population of Nagasaki.
In 1862, these 26 martyrs were canonized by Pope Pius IX. On the centennial of their canonization, a church, a museum and bronze monument were constructed at the site of the martyrdom. The museum displays documents and items related to the activities and struggles of the persecuted Christians.
access:Nagasakieki-mae tram stop
Did you know?
Pope John Paul II paid his respects to the 26 martyrs and named the site of the martyrdom "Blessed Hill" when he visited Nagasaki in 1981.15. Train back to Hakata (Fukuoka Prefecture) Leaving from Nagasaki Station, comfortable trains will take you back to Hakata (Fukuoka Prefecture) in less than two hours. Here is the late afternoon and evening schedule (as of Aug.2010): Departure from Nagasaki
16:25
17:25
17:46
18:25
18:46
19:25
20:31
21:31Arrival in Hakata
18:17
19:18
19:53
20:17
20:55
21:20
22:18
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9.Unzen Hell (30 minutes before breakfast)
UNZEN TOURIST ASSOCIATION
URL : http://www.unzen.org/e_ver/index.html
Unzen Hell ( unzen jigoku in Japanese) is the number one attraction of Unzen. Unzen Hell can easily be located by its high, dense clouds of steam.These springs are highly valued by Japanese even now as according to Buddhist teachings, "If you live in a bad manner, you cannot go to Paradise, but ratheryou will fall into the Hell of agony."
Did you know?
In the early 17th century, when the then rulers began their crackdown on Christianity, many Christian converts were thrown into the boiling Unzen Hell.
10. Nita Pass (Shared Taxi) prior booking essential (Heisei Kanko Taxi:TEL 0957-73-2010)
Unzen Park Visitor Center 9:00 --> Nita Pass 9:20
Get on the Nita Pass ropeway or enjoy the walking trail.Did you know?
From the Nita Pass, you can see Mount Heisei Shinzan, the newest mountain in all of Japan. It erupted in November 1990 and inflicted great damage on this area. A lava dome was created on top of Mount Fugen-dake due to the continual activity until May 1995, and the mountain is now called Mount Heisei Shinzan (shinzan means new mountain in Japanese).11. Back to Unzen (Shared Taxi) prior booking essential (Heisei Kanko Taxi:TEL 0957-73-2010)
Nita Pass 10:20 --> Unzen Park Visitor Center 10:4012. From Unzen to Shimabara
"Welcome to Shimabara City"
URL : http://www.city.shimabara.lg.jp/english/index.html(Bus) Shimatetsu Bus Center 13:13 --> Shimabara Harbor 13:47 (as of Aug.2010)
Drop off your baggage at Shimabara Harbor. (Coin lockers are available). From there, get on a taxi to enjoy lunch at Himematsuya. (about 10 minutes by taxi, about \1000)Did you know?
In AC 1638, during the Tokugawa Shogunate, Shimabara experienced a bloody tragedy. Christian missionaries were very successful at converting local people. This faith, combined with the severity of taxes, spurred the local farmers to revolt against the military government. The rebellion lasted three months, and about 37000 people were massacred.13.Lunch at Himematsuya (in front of Shimabara Castle) Guzoni is a typical dish from Shimabara. It is said that it was first prepared in 1637 for peasants who participated in the Shimabara Revolt and who were in need of nutricious and very filling food. Traditional Guzoni incorporates more than 13 ingredients such as vegetables, fish, chicken and mochi (rice cake), all of them boiled together in a tasty soup.
At Himematsuya , the most famous Guzoni restaurant, you can enjoy the original taste for a very reasonable price (less than \1000 per person).Did you know?
The donjon of Shimabara Castle was reconstructed in 1964, and it is now a museum that displays samurai weapons, armor, pottery and so on. It is especially interesting to have a look at the Christian objects from those days when Christianity was prohibited.14.Shimabara Castle and Museum of The Disaster 14:00 - 14:30 The principal landmark of the city, Shimabara Castle was originally built by the Matsukura clan in 1615. It contains exhibition halls for historical artifacts, especially those related to the 1637 Shimabara Rebellion, an uprising of the Christian peasantry 
Did you know?
In 1990, the Museum of The Disaste was opened inside the Shimabara Castle to commemorate the eruption of Mount Fugen-dake. Many objects are displayed, and both a commemorative video of the disaster and a volcanic eruption simulator are presented.15.Old Samurai House Street 14:40 - 15:00 (a 10 minutes walk from the Shimabara Castle)
Commemorating the old samurai section of Shimabara, this famous street is lined with stone walls and a spring water canal running down its center. Three samurai houses have been restored and opened as exhibits. It is extremely picturesque, and perfect for a great photo shoot.
16.Moritake Shopping District (traditional atmosphere) 15:10 - 15:30 (a 10 minutes walk from the Old Samurai House district)
Enjoy browsing from shop to shop in the old streets of this shopping district. It is located between the Shimabara Castle (which, by the way, used to be called the Moritake Castle) and the train station.17.Inohara Hardware Shop 15:40 - 16:00 (a 10 minutes walk from the Moritake Shopping District)
Enjoy the metal works made from a traditional Japanese craftsman. Also, the shop itself is quite worth a look.Take a taxi to get to Shimabara Harbor (about 10 minutes, about \1000)Did you know?
Shimabara is filled with fresh, crystal springs, which is why it is also called the "City of Water." Many of the springs are the result of a series of eruptions of Fugen-dake (the local volcano) in 1792.18.Out of Shimabara From Shimabara to Kumamoto Harbor
From Kumamoto Harbor to JR Kumamoto Station(ferry) Shimabara Harbor 16:25 → Kumamoto Harbor 17:25 17:50 → 18:50
(bus) takes about 25 minutessecond optionFrom Shimabara to Fukuoka
(ferry) Shimabara Harbor 17:35 → Miike Harbor (Omuta, Fukuoka) 18:25
(bus) Miike-Harbor 18:27 → Omuta Station 18:35
(train) Omuta Station 18:46 → JR Fukuoka Station 19:36 -
(Train) JR Hakata Station 7:28 --> JR Sasebo Station 9:26
(Train) JR Hakata Station 8:26 --> JR Sasebo Station 10:26
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(Bus) JR Hakata Station 8:14 --> JR Sasebo Station 10:162. From JR Sasebo Station to Pearl Sea Resort Sasebo (Municipal Bus) *JR Sasebo Station 9:41 --> Pearl Sea Resort Iriguchi 9:58
Sasebo (Municipal Bus) *JR Sasebo Station 10:35 --> Pearl Sea Resort Iriguchi 10:52
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(Shuttle Bus / \230 one way)
JR Sasebo Station 9:35 --> Pearl Sea 9:53
JR Sasebo Station 10:35 --> Pearl Sea 10:53
(Taxi)15min
*The Municipal Bus stop is across from JR Sasebo Station
3. 99 Islands Cruise (Pearl Sea Resort) 11:00 - 11:50Actually,there are 208 islands in this group,which covers about 25 kilometers from just outside of Sasebo to Hirado-Seto. Roughly divided into the north and south groups,the southern group off Sasebo is generally thought to offer the most beautiful scenery. The Boat Cruise among the islands will refresh you with soft breezes and beautiful scenery. 
The night view of 99 Islands 
4. Lunch at Pearl Sea Resort There are various restaurants in this park. 
5.Pearl Sea Resort to Sail Tower (Municipal Bus) Pearl Sea Resort Iriguchi 12:08 -->Moto-machi 12:18
(Municipal Bus) Pearl Sea Resort Iriguchi 12:41 -->Moto-machi 12:51
6. J.M.S.D.F. Sasebo Historical Museum (Sail Tower) (1 hour)A museum displaying many historical materials with models of the former Imperial Japanese Navy and its successor,the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. 7. From Sail Tower to JR Sasebo Station (Municipal Bus or Saihi Bus) Moto-machi --> JR Sasebo Station
(Bus runs every 5-10 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes)8. From Sasebo to Mikawachi (Train) JR Sasebo Station 14:42 --> JR Mikawachi Station 15:08 (10 min walk)
9. Mikawachi-yaki Art Museum (Traditional Arts and Crafts Hall) (1.5 hour) The eastern gateway to Sasebo,Mikawachi is a town of ceramic art carrying on 400 years of tradition. Mikawachi-yaki is famed for its pure white color and delicate printing. Outstanding pieces were given as gifts to the Shogunate. There is precious old Mikawachi-yaki from the Edo through early Meiji periods displayed,including modern masterpieces. 
(10 min walk)From Mikawachi to Fukuoka (Train) JR Mikawachi Station 16:09 --> JR Arita Station 16:16
(Train) JR Mikawachi Station 17:13 --> JR Arita Station 17:21
(Train) JR Arita Station16:35 --> JR Hakata Station 17:53
(Train) JR Arita Station17:34 --> JR Hakata Station 18:53Afternoon option:HUIS TEN BOSCH
URL : http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/index.htmlHuis Ten Bosch lies along the coast of Omura Bay,southeast of Sasebo City,and is a large-scale theme park modeled after a 17th century Dutch village. With tens of thousands of trees and enormous flower beds, the streets are lined with diverse restaurants, theaters, art galleries and museums,amusement facilities,hotels and villas. As Sasebo's most famous tourist attraction,it is definitely worth a look.
From Pearl Sea Resort to JR Sasebo Station(Shuttle Bus / \230 one way) Pearl Sea 11:05 --> JR Sasebo Station 11:24 Pearl Sea 13:05 JR Sasebo Station 13:24 (Municipal Bus)Pearl Sea 12:07 --> JR Sasebo Station 12:25
(Taxi) 15minFrom Sasebo to Huis Ten Bosch
(Train) JR Sasebo Station 13:42 --> JR Huis Ten Bosch Station 14:01
(Bus)Saihi Bus:JR Sasebo Station 14:26 --> Huis Ten Bosch 15:11 -
So the above is Nagasaki....so you need how many days to do this to complete seeing Nagasaki.
so we rendom a few important sites. some actually is not so important.
especialy the night at the mountain top is a must if you are in Nagasaki.
no to mention, just amazing the lightout of the buildings.
but sincerely we did as many as we can. cause small group of eight and with own private transport we can.
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So travel as you learn for free here.
Champon is one of Nagasaki's typical dishes. It is said that the founder of the Chinese restaurant Shikairo, Mr. Chen Ping Shun, cooked this delicious and nutritious food for Chinese students in Nagasaki in the late 19th century. It is served in broth with a variety of meat, shellfish and vegetables on top.
Another delicious alternative is Sara-udon, an equally nutricious and inexpensive dish with crisp noodles and topping in a thick sauce. Both dishes are very popular among people in Nagasaki. Did you know?
The word Champon is derived from chapon which, in Chinese, means "Have you eaten yet?" -
Castella (Sponge Cake) - This ever-changing Nagasaki confection remains immensely popular
Castella is a type of sponge cake introduced to Japan by Portuguese missionaries in the mid-16th century. It is believed to have been developed in Spain and Portugal. The first castella recipe that came to Japan called for mixing equal parts of three ingredients - flour, sugar and eggs - and cooking the mixture in a covered steam cooking pot (either rectangular or round) with fire both above and below. Beginning in the early Edo period, the recipe gradually evolved with the addition of starch syrup as sweetener and other ingredients. The recipe continued to be improved until the development of today's uniquely moist Japanese castella. "Nagasaki castella" remains immensely popular as a souvenir of Nagasaki, and city residents take great pride in it. Moreover, each producer continues to prepare modern castella with many innovations while respecting the traditional flavor. -
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Something as like this over here.
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my comment, on Nagasaki Castella,
cause we ate it there,
very light no butter smell, very light egg smell, too sweet. but of cause it's very soft once onto your mouth it melt.
that is all about the Castella, of cause you are there please try, just only one piece each per person. not cheap also.
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One block of this Nagasaki Castella.
1680 yen.
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So this piece is very precious.
when you are eating this in Nagasaki.
Nagasaki Castella.
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so this is Nagasaki Castella or Butter cake over, which you prefer?
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The only thing about Nagasaki Castella.
When you use you hand press onto the piece of cake, it will bouce back very fast.
Butter cake...no way.
So what is the secret.
Travel as you learn free over here.
see this video.
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Saw this restaurant at Nagasaki JR station opposite.
Just for curiosity took some pictures back, the price and the food over there.
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So travel as you learn for free here. You never travel you never know.
That why keep listening to the leaders jumble mumble everytime you will get mad. gimmick.
O this data that datas already down this and that.
Is our food prices going down. Your gas and water bills down.
Your gas station price down according to international price.
Just only bullshits...we are not froq well anymore computer era. not my forefather time...lah
Japan living standard so high their salaries are much higher than here, today their economy in trouble, should say recession. See their food prices anywrong.
just only see something say something, what wrong.
a western steak over there....what is the price.
Japan.
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Steak House in Nagasaki opposite JR Station.
We are taking about quality beef see the portion thickness.
you choice your thickness. 100gm, 200gm, 300gm.
So in Japan can you say expensive.
Over here Nagasaki still much cheaper than Osaka or Tokyo.
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