Excursion Historical nagasaki tour at Nagasaki

Discover why Nagasaki was known as Japan's 'Gateway to the West' during a scenic half day sightseeing excursion through this renowned port city.

Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture

Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is one of the few museums in Japan dedicated to the history of International Exchange. The Museum holds an extensive collection of historical documents, art and craftworks that tell the story of Nagasaki, the sole window which was open to foreign countries during Japan's period of seclusion. In addition, part of the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office (a local agency of the central government in the Edo period) has been faithfully reconstructed based on historical materials, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of feudal Japan. The exhibits are displayed to ensure an instructive and enjoyable experience.

Dejima Museum

Dejima was a Portuguese and subsequently a Dutch trading post at Nagasaki from 1634 to 1854.

It was also the location for trade with the Chinese at the time, and thus the only place designated for foreign trade and exchange during the historical Japanese Edo period. Dejima was a small fan shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki covering an area of 120m x 75m (390ft x 250ft) and was built in 1634 to house Portuguese traders and separate them from Japanese society by digging a canal through a small peninsula. The Dutch were moved to Dejima in 1641 and during most of the Edo period the islands were the single place of direct trade between Japan and the outside world.

In 1922, the "Dejima Dutch Trading Post" was designated a Japanese National Historic site.

Peace Memorial Park

On August 9, 1945, at 11.02am an atomic bomb exploded. The fierce blast wind, heat rays reaching several thousand degrees and deadly radiation generated by the explosion crushed burned and killed everything in sight and reduced the entire area to a barrel field of rubble. About one-third of Nagasaki City was destroyed. Peace Memorial Park is home to a beautiful memorial fountain, and statues donated from countries around the world leading to the 30-foot-high (9.7-metre-high) Statue of Peace.

Following your visit, commence the brief drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Re-build Dejima Museum, Peace Memorial Park

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate to moderate amount of walking and standing for approximately 0.35 miles (about 600 meters) with about 20 steps at the visited sites and a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour not is suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are required to take off shoes at Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture part of the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office. Please note there is no visit to the Atomic Museum on this tour. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing. Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. Tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.