I want to go on a girls trip! Photogenic spots in Nagasaki

I want to go on a girls trip! Photogenic spots in Nagasaki-1

Of course, it's fun to go with your family or lover, but Nagasaki is also perfect for a girls' trip!
Walk around town in a high-collared kimono or refine your beauty at a hot spring resort. You might even be able to find fashionable Nagasaki miscellaneous goods! We will introduce you to carefully selected exciting spots that are perfect for girls' trips and are perfect for photos.


  • Required Time
    1 night 2 days
  • transportation
    Walking, bus, bicycle

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Day 1
Glover Garden

Glover Garden
Heart stone that makes love come true

Located on Minami-Yamate Hill overlooking the panoramic view of Nagasaki Port, it is one of Nagasaki's most popular sightseeing spots, full of exotic atmosphere.
Six Western-style buildings from the Meiji period that were scattered around the city have been relocated and restored, mainly the former Glover House, former Ringer House, and former Orto House, all of which are nationally designated important cultural properties. The stone pavements and stone steps that retain the vestiges of the settlement era further enhance the atmosphere of history and culture. Every part of the park is decorated with flowers, and no matter where you look, it's a picturesque space.

We also boast a great location overlooking Nagasaki Port with Mt. Inasa, a landmark of Nagasaki City, in the background. It is no wonder that the great people who lived there right after the opening of the port were fascinated by this spectacular view.

What you should definitely look for when you visit is the Heart Stone, which is located on a section of cobblestone pavement. It is said to be a power spot with a legend related to the fulfillment of love, such as, ``If you touch this stone and make a wish, your love will come true.'' From mid-July to early October, when the Western-style buildings are lit up, you can enjoy a romantic atmosphere that is different from the daytime.

  • Address 850-0931 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 8-1
    Phone 095-822-8223
    Opening hours 8:00-18:00 (normal period)
    *Entrance reception closes 20 minutes before closing.
    *There are periods when the park is open at night (for details, please see the official website or see below)

    Nighttime opening schedule
    *The schedule may change depending on the event, weather, etc.
    *The last admission time is 20 minutes before closing time.

    (FY2024)
    〇July 7st (Monday) - October 1th (Wednesday)
    8: 00-21: 30 (last admission 21:10)

    〇October 10th (Thursday) - March 10st (Monday)
    8: 00-20: 00 (last admission 19:40)
    *Excluding 10/30 (Wed), 10/31 (Thu), 11/5 (Tue).
    On the above dates, the park is open from 8:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:40)
    Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
    Prices Adults 620 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary and junior high school students 180 yen
    *Group discount available
    *Various reduction/exemption fees available
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Address 850-0931 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 8-1
Phone 095-822-8223
Opening hours 8:00-18:00 (normal period)
*Entrance reception closes 20 minutes before closing.
*There are periods when the park is open at night (for details, please see the official website or see below)

Nighttime opening schedule
*The schedule may change depending on the event, weather, etc.
*The last admission time is 20 minutes before closing time.

(FY2024)
〇July 7st (Monday) - October 1th (Wednesday)
8: 00-21: 30 (last admission 21:10)

〇October 10th (Thursday) - March 10st (Monday)
8: 00-20: 00 (last admission 19:40)
*Excluding 10/30 (Wed), 10/31 (Thu), 11/5 (Tue).
On the above dates, the park is open from 8:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:40)
Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
Prices Adults 620 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary and junior high school students 180 yen
*Group discount available
*Various reduction/exemption fees available

About 5 minutes on foot

Day 1
Oura Cathedral

Oura Cathedral
One of the constituent assets of the World Cultural Heritage Site “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Regions”

It was built in the Nagasaki settlement after the opening of the country at the end of the Edo period, and is known as the oldest existing church in Japan. It is a Gothic-style church with beautiful stained glass that faces Minami-Yamate Glover Street.

Some of the stained glass inside the church is from when it was renovated in 1879, giving it a historic and majestic atmosphere. The church is made of brick, but the surface is painted white with stucco. It was designated as a national treasure in 1933, but was re-designated in 1953 after the damage caused by the atomic bomb was repaired.
In addition, it is one of the constituent assets of "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region", which was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2018.

The adjacent former Luoten Seminary and former Nagasaki Archbishop's Palace are currently open as a Christian Museum. Materials related to Christianity in Nagasaki are on display, and you can see many historically important materials.

  • Address 850-0931 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 5-3
    Phone 095-823-2628
    Opening hours [Preview time]
    Regular hours: 8:30-18:00 (Reception and last admission until 17:30)
    Winter season (November 11st to the end of February) / 1:2 to 8:30 (Reception and last admission until 17:30)
    Prices [Admission fee]
    Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen
    (Persons with disabilities) 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students
    *Group discount available (20 people or more)
    *The admission fee includes the admission fee for "Oura Cathedral Christian Museum."
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Address 850-0931 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 5-3
Phone 095-823-2628
Opening hours [Preview time]
Regular hours: 8:30-18:00 (Reception and last admission until 17:30)
Winter season (November 11st to the end of February) / 1:2 to 8:30 (Reception and last admission until 17:30)
Prices [Admission fee]
Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen
(Persons with disabilities) 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students
*Group discount available (20 people or more)
*The admission fee includes the admission fee for "Oura Cathedral Christian Museum."

About 10 minutes on foot

Day 1
Nagasaki Confucius Shrine Museum of Chinese History

Nagasaki Confucius Shrine Museum of Chinese History
Japan's only authentic Chinese-style mausoleum with magnificent traditional beauty throughout

The Nagasaki Confucius Shrine began as a place to enshrine the belongings of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism known for his Analects. It was built in 1893 by the Chinese Qing Dynasty government and overseas Chinese, and has undergone several renovations since then. The beautiful traditional Chinese architectural style temple is decorated with rich colors, and as soon as you step inside, you will feel a solemn space amidst its splendor. 

The Dacheng Hall, which houses the largest seated statue of Confucius in Japan, and the stone statues of the Seventy-Two Wise Men, each of which has the same face, create an impressive and majestic atmosphere. 
The attached Chinese Historical Museum constantly exhibits valuable cultural artifacts that are considered national treasures and are held by museums from all over China, including the Beijing Palace Museum. In addition, the historical museum exhibits related materials and many famous items owned by the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine. It's a great place to learn about Confucius and the Confucius Temple.

  • Address 850-0918 Oura-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 10-36
    Phone 095-824-4022
    Opening hours 9:30-18:00 (last reception until 17:30)
    Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
    *However, there may be times when the museum exhibits are replaced or there are other special closures.
    Prices Adults 660 yen, high school students 440 yen, elementary and junior high school students 330 yen
    *Group discount available
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Address 850-0918 Oura-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 10-36
Phone 095-824-4022
Opening hours 9:30-18:00 (last reception until 17:30)
Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
*However, there may be times when the museum exhibits are replaced or there are other special closures.
Prices Adults 660 yen, high school students 440 yen, elementary and junior high school students 330 yen
*Group discount available

About 5 minutes on foot

Day 1
Holland Hill

Holland Hill
The stone-paved slopes of the Higashi-Yamate area, a remnant of a foreign settlement and filled with an exotic atmosphere
It is a stone-paved slope in the Higashi-Yamate district, which is lined with Western-style houses and has an exotic feel.
In Nagasaki, the only area of ​​trade in Japan during the Edo period, non-Oriental people were still called "Dutch-san" even after the country was opened, perhaps due to the influence of the Dutch living in Dejima. For this reason, it is thought that at that time all slopes in foreign settlements were called Dutch slopes, meaning ``the slopes that Dutch people pass through''. Currently, the slopes below Katsusui Women's University, Katsumizuzaka, and the slope in front of Seikoin Temple are mainly called Oranda Slope.

Higashiyama Tekou Jusanbankan, a light blue Western-style building near the Oranda Saka stone monument, is a place where you can easily stop by and get in for free. This building was used as a residence for foreigners during the Meiji period, and you can see the interior and furnishings to see what it was like back then. There is also a cafe space, so why not take a break during your walk?
Address Higashiyamate-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Phone 095-822-8888(Nagasaki City Call Center Hydrangea Call)

About 7 minutes on foot

Day 1
[Lunch] Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown

[Lunch] Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown
Enjoy gourmet food and shopping in Japan's three major Chinatowns!

Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown is one of Japan's three major Chinatowns, along with Yokohama and Kobe.
It was built by reclaiming land from the sea in the mid-Edo period to build a warehouse for trade goods from China.

Approximately 250 stores, including Chinese restaurants, Chinese sweets, and Chinese miscellaneous goods, are lined up along the crossroads, which is about 40 meters long from east to west and north to south. 

How about eating cute-looking Chinese sweets and braised manju while enjoying the exotic cityscape?
Nagasaki's famous ``champon'' and ``sara udon'' have unique flavors at each store, so we recommend trying them out and comparing them!
Chinese grocery stores have a wide variety of products, including ingredients directly imported from Shanghai and Hong Kong, so you'll have fun choosing souvenirs.

Address Shinchi-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0842

About 11 minutes on foot

Day 1
Kuishi

Kuishi
One of the oldest arched stone bridges in existence and one of Japan's three most famous bridges. Nationally designated important cultural property

Meganebashi Bridge is said to have been built in 1634 by Zen Master Mokusu Nyojo of Kofukuji Temple. It is said that this name was given because the shadow reflected on the river surface forms double circles and looks like glasses, and it is considered one of Japan's three famous bridges, along with Tokyo's Nihonbashi and Yamaguchi's Kintaikyo.

When the water level is low, you can use the stairs to go down to the river's edge and stroll along the water's edge. Heart stones located along the Nakashima River embankment, including Megane Bridge, are attracting attention as power spots for fulfilling love, so be sure to look for them when you visit.

Address Between Uonomachi and Suwacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Phone 095-829-1193(Cultural Properties Division, Culture and Tourism Department, Nagasaki City)

About 11 minutes on foot

Day 1
Dejima

Dejima
Take a walk in high color with kimono rental!

Dejima is an artificial island built by order of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Completed in 1636, it has played a major role in the modernization of Japan as Japan's only window to Western Europe for about 200 years. In 1951, Nagasaki City began restoration work on Dejima, creating a space that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the beginning of the 19th century.

In addition to exhibiting rooms that model life in the Edo period and materials unearthed during excavations, you can also enjoy dining in a Western-style building that remains from the Meiji era and seasonal events, making it a popular tourist base representing Nagasaki. Masu.

You can enjoy a stylish experience by participating in a guided tour led by historical staff dressed as gatekeepers, or by renting a kimono and taking photos with the retro cityscape in the background.

  • Address 850-0862 Dejimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 6-1
    Phone 095-821-7200
    Opening hours Normally 8:00-21:00 *Until 20 minutes before last admission
    Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
    Prices Adults 520 yen, high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
    *Group discount available
    *Reduction of fees is available for persons with a disability certificate (physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, mental disability certificate) and one caregiver. (Living in the city) Free (Living outside the city) Half price
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Address 850-0862 Dejimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 6-1
Phone 095-821-7200
Opening hours Normally 8:00-21:00 *Until 20 minutes before last admission
Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
Prices Adults 520 yen, high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
*Group discount available
*Reduction of fees is available for persons with a disability certificate (physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, mental disability certificate) and one caregiver. (Living in the city) Free (Living outside the city) Half price

About 19 minutes on foot

About 50 minutes by free shuttle bus

Day 1
i+Land nagasaki

i+Land nagasaki
Island hopping full of special healing, food, and experiences

First, check in to your accommodation today!
From the spacious balcony with ocean views, picturesque scenery spreads out before your eyes.
At the restaurant, you can enjoy dishes made with fresh seafood and local ingredients from Nagasaki, which boasts the richest variety of fish in Japan. There is also a plan where you can have a barbecue on the open deck, so you can spend a luxurious time enjoying exquisite gourmet food while overlooking the ocean.  

The spa boasts a large natural hot spring bath with natural hot springs fed directly from the source and an open-air bath with a view.In addition to cypress baths and barrel baths, you can also enjoy bedrock baths and garden baths.

  • Address 851-1201-1 Iojimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 3277-7
    Phone 095-898-2202(Telephone reception 9:00-21:00)
    Opening hours Please contact us directly for more information.
    Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
    Prices Please contact us directly for more information.
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Address 851-1201-1 Iojimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 3277-7
Phone 095-898-2202(Telephone reception 9:00-21:00)
Opening hours Please contact us directly for more information.
Days Off Open XNUMX days a week
Prices Please contact us directly for more information.

ISLAND LUMINA private bus

Day 1

ISLAND LUMINA private bus

Day 1
[Accommodation] i+Land nagasaki (Island Nagasaki)

[Accommodation] i+Land nagasaki (Island Nagasaki)

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Day 2
Stroll around the island with a rental bicycle

Stroll around the island with a rental bicycle
Cycling around the island in style!

Cycling is recommended to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island at a leisurely pace! Iojima has many photogenic spots, and you can go around it in about 2 hours. There are also self-service cafes on the island where you can make your own coffee or tea, so please take a relaxing break and enjoy the spectacular views of the island.

About 10 minutes by bicycle

Day 2
Iojima Beach Costa del Sol

Iojima Beach Costa del Sol
Io Island is the only place in Kyushu where you can experience the popular marine athletics "NAGASAKI WATER ISLAND", marine activities, and sea bathing!

Iojima Beach means "coast of the sun" in Spanish.

A 340m long Shirahama beach bathed in sunshine. An endless blue sky and a sparkling blue sea bathed in sunlight. Why not take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful beaches that make you feel like you're in a European resort?

Iojima is the only beach in Kyushu where you can enjoy swimming, activities, and marine athletics all at once! There is no doubt that a relaxing beach house in the shallow, crystal clear sea will give you a resort feeling.

  • Address 851-1201 Iojimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 1-2129
    Phone 095-898-2202(i+Land nagasaki)
    Opening hours 9:00~18:00
    *From Monday, August 8th: 19:9-00:17

    [Swimming season] July 2024th (Sat) - September 7st (Sun), 6
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Address 851-1201 Iojimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 1-2129
Phone 095-898-2202(i+Land nagasaki)
Opening hours 9:00~18:00
*From Monday, August 8th: 19:9-00:17

[Swimming season] July 2024th (Sat) - September 7st (Sun), 6

Immediately on foot

Day 2
sea ​​cafe

sea ​​cafe
Perfect for a break from cycling!

There are five self-service style cafes on the island. What's fun about each cafe is that they offer different drinks such as coffee, Japanese tea, and blended tea!
At the Umi Café, which has a cute round dome, you can make your own original herbal tea by blending your favorite herbs. Enjoying the view of the majestic ocean while drinking delicious tea is the best way to spend time.

Opening hours 10:00~17:00

About 10 minutes by bicycle

Day 2
Iojima Lighthouse

Iojima Lighthouse
One of the eight lighthouses built across the country under the Edo Treaty.
The Iojima Lighthouse, located on a hill at the northern tip of Iojima overlooking the entrance to Nagasaki Port, is one of eight lighthouses built across the country in 1866 under the Edo Treaty signed with Britain, the United States, France, and the Netherlands.
It was Japan's first iron-built hexagonal Western-style lighthouse, and it was fully lit in 1871. After it was temporarily turned on in 1870, lighthouse staff were permanently stationed in the dormitory (currently the Iojima Lighthouse Memorial Hall), but it was merged with the Kabashima Lighthouse in 1971 and is now unmanned.
In 1945, it was damaged by the blast of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, so it was rebuilt with a square reinforced concrete structure, and later restored to its original hexagonal shape. The dome-shaped ceiling, which miraculously escaped damage from the atomic bomb, is still in use as it was during the Meiji era.
The view from the slope leading to the lighthouse is amazing, and it's a great photo spot where the white lighthouse stands out against the blue sea.
There is also a cafe nearby where you can enjoy your own coffee or hand-roasted tea while looking out at the lighthouse, allowing you to relax and enjoy the spectacular view.
Address Nagasaki, Nagasaki

just a short bike ride away

Day 2
Yuhigaoka Observatory

Yuhigaoka Observatory
Impressed by the spectacular view of the Goto Sea
This observatory is located in front of the Iojima Lighthouse Memorial Museum and next to the Iojima Lighthouse bus stop, offering a panoramic view of the Goto Sea.
A vast panorama of the horizon stretches out in front of you, and you can sit on a shaded bench and enjoy the breathtaking view while feeling the pleasant sea breeze from the sea. If you look through the binoculars installed at the observatory, you can see Takashima and Gunkanjima (Hashima).
As the name suggests, it is a perfect spot from which to view a very beautiful sunset, and on days when the sky is clear, you can even see the Goto Islands reflected in the setting sun.
At dusk, the sun setting over the sea paints the area an orange color, creating a very romantic atmosphere. It is one of the best date spots on Iojima.
Address Nagasaki, Nagasaki
Phone 095-898-2211(Iojima Regional Center)
Opening hours free to visit

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Day 2
[Lunch] Island restaurant

[Lunch] Island restaurant
Let's enjoy the blessings of the island!

If you get hungry from cycling, have lunch at a restaurant on the island! Iojima has many delicious-looking restaurants, from hotel restaurants to cafes and restaurants in town. Depending on your mood, enjoy whatever you like, such as seafood, Japanese food, Western food, or Chinese food.

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Catholic Magome Church

Catholic Magome Church
A church built on Okinoshima by believers who endured Christian persecution and preserved their faith.

The beautiful chalk Gothic Catholic Magome Church (Archangel Michael Cathedral) stands on a hill on Iojima (Okinoshima). More than half of the residents are still Catholic, and the church is a symbol of the island.

During the Edo period, when Christianity was banned, Christians who temporarily took refuge by boat to escape the severe oppression of Christians crossed the sea from Amakusa and other places, arrived at Iojima, and settled there.

The contrast between the white of the church built on a hill and the blue of the sea is beautiful, and it is lit up at night, creating a particularly majestic atmosphere.

  • Address 851-1201 Iojimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 2-617
    Phone 095-898-2054
    Opening hours 9:00-17:00 (Visitors may not be able to attend during Mass or ceremonial occasions)
    Light up 18:00-22:00
    Days Off Irregular holidays (visiting may be canceled)
    Prices Free *Please donate to the donation box
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Address 851-1201 Iojimacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 2-617
Phone 095-898-2054
Opening hours 9:00-17:00 (Visitors may not be able to attend during Mass or ceremonial occasions)
Light up 18:00-22:00
Days Off Irregular holidays (visiting may be canceled)
Prices Free *Please donate to the donation box

About 5 minutes by bicycle

Day 2
Rock crawl on the shore

Rock crawl on the shore
Ocean view where you can feel the power of nature

A spot with a series of wavy rock layers created by wave erosion. You can observe sea creatures up close. The contrast between the blue sea and the rocky area is beautiful even during the day, but the sight of it illuminated by the sunrise or sunset is also spectacular!

About 10 minutes by bicycle

Day 2
port cafe

port cafe
Take a breather while feeling the pleasant breeze

A port cafe located right in front of Iojima Port. Here you can grind your favorite coffee beans and enjoy delicious coffee. Why not chat about your memories of your trip to Nagasaki while drinking coffee? Please enjoy the relaxing and luxurious time on the island.

Opening hours 6:30~17:00

Free shuttle bus

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