Nagasaki
The new standard for sightseeing in Nagasaki!
As a new style of travel for sightseeing in Kyushu, after touring the tourist spots in Nagasaki, where history and culture are alive, you can travel comfortably on the West Kyushu Shinkansen and spend some time relaxing at the Takeo Onsen hot spring. This kind of Kyushu trip is attracting a lot of attention right now.
Attractive tourist spots in Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki Prefecture is dotted with a variety of tourist spots, from historical landmarks to scenic spots rich in nature.
Standard spots in Nagasaki City
Gunkanjima, a World Heritage Site, was once a prosperous coal mining island, and now its unique ruined landscape is attracting attention. The Glover Garden is a group of Western-style buildings built from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of a foreign country. The Peace Park and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum are important places that convey the tragedy of war and the preciousness of peace. In addition, Dejima is a historic district that flourished as a trading post between Japan and the West during the Edo period, and it conveys the atmosphere of that time to the present day.
Nagasaki night view and nature
Nagasaki's night view has been selected as one of the world's top three night views, and the view from Mt. Inasa is particularly spectacular. You can also enjoy a beautiful night view from Kazagashira Park, which is also known as a place associated with the patriots of the end of the Edo period, such as the bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto and the Kameyama Shachu Memorial Hall. For those who want to enjoy nature, we recommend Nagasaki Bio Park, where you can enjoy interacting with rare animals.
The charm of remote islands
There are also many attractive remote islands in Nagasaki Prefecture. Iojima Island is close to Nagasaki City and offers beautiful beaches and marine activities. The Goto Islands, Iki Island, Tsushima Island and other islands with their own unique characteristics are also attractions of Nagasaki Prefecture.
Comfortable access by the West Kyushu Shinkansen
The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen line, which opened in September 2022, is a 66-kilometer line connecting Nagasaki and Takeo Onsen. The opening of this Shinkansen line has made it more convenient to combine a trip to Nagasaki with a visit to Takeo Onsen. The journey from Nagasaki Station to Takeo Onsen Station takes a minimum of 31 minutes
A relaxing time at Takeo Onsen
To round off your visit to Nagasaki, we recommend taking some time to relax and unwind at Takeo Onsen. Takeo Onsen is a famous hot spring with a history of over 400 years, and the spring water is a colorless, transparent, alkaline simple hot spring. It is gentle on the skin and is also expected to have a beautifying effect. The “Romon” gate, which is a symbolic building of Takeo Onsen, is designated as a national important cultural property, and you can also enjoy the atmospheric scenery of the hot spring resort town.
A new style of travel
There are various charms to a new style of travel where you visit tourist spots in Nagasaki Prefecture and then take the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen to Takeo Onsen. First of all, using the Shinkansen reduces travel time, so you can enjoy both sightseeing in Nagasaki and your stay at the hot spring, making the most of your time. Another great attraction is that you can relax and soothe your tired body after walking around sightseeing in the hot spring at Takeo. Furthermore, you can enjoy a variety of experiences at once by fully enjoying the history, culture and nature of Nagasaki, and then relaxing both body and mind in the hot spring.
Recommended Model Course
The following is a 3-day model course combining Nagasaki and Takeo Onsen
Day 1：Sightseeing in Nagasaki City
- Gunkanjima Tour
- Stroll around Glover Garden
- Visit Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum
- Enjoy the night view of Nagasaki (Inasa Mountain or Kazagashira Park)
Day 2：Sightseeing around Nagasaki City
- Visit Dejima
- Visit Nagasaki Bio Park
- Stay at Huistenbosch (Sasebo City)
Day 3：Go to Takeo Onsen Hot Spring
- Take the first Shinkansen of the morning to Takeo Onsen Hot Spring
- Enjoy the hot spring at Takeo Onsen Hot Spring
- Strolling through the streets of Takeo
This course takes you to the main tourist spots in Nagasaki, and then on the final day you can relax in Takeo Onsen. By using the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, you can travel smoothly and efficiently experience the charms of both regions in a limited amount of time.
After enjoying the rich history and culture and beautiful nature of Nagasaki Prefecture, you can travel comfortably on the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen and relax in Takeo Onsen. This new style of travel is attracting attention as a new standard for Kyushu travel. With the opening of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, travel between these regions has become even more convenient. Why not create unforgettable memories of Kyushu with this new style of travel, taking in the historic streets of Nagasaki, being moved by the World Heritage sites and beautiful night views, and finally refreshing your body and soul in the famous hot springs of Takeo?
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