This is the temple where Ryoma stayed with Kaishu for about 40 days. There is also an episode where Ryoma and Kaishu had a sumo match on the grounds of this temple.

Fukusaiji Temple has a huge Kannon statue as its symbol. It is a venerable temple of the Obaku sect, which together with Kofuku-ji, Shofuku-ji, and Sofuku-ji, is called ``Nagasaki Shifuku-ji.'' It is said to have been one of the largest Toji temples in Nagasaki, and before the war it was designated as a specially protected building, which is now a national treasure.
However, it was destroyed by the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Today, the Bankoku Mausoleum Nagasaki Kannon, built to pray for the repose of the souls of the atomic bomb victims and war dead, quietly overlooks the city of Nagasaki.

Shofukuji Temple was founded by Zenji Tetsushin Dosei, a grand disciple of Zenji Ingen, who brought the Obaku sect to Japan. The Daiyuhoden, Tennoden, Bell Tower, and Sanmon Gate have been designated as important cultural properties by the country, and the Sekimon, Bonsho, Sekiji-tei, and Obakusan Zenji Temple have been designated as tangible cultural properties by Nagasaki City. I am.

Shofukuji Hojo is said to be the place where the "Irohamaru Incident" meeting was held between the Kishu clan and the Tosa clan (Kaientai) led by Sakamoto Ryoma at the end of the Edo period. For this reason, the "Sakamoto Ryoma Statue" was donated by volunteers in 2020. This is a must-see for Sakamoto Ryoma fans.

A unique hands-on museum built on the site of the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office, which Ryoma often visited.
During my trip with Kaishu, I visited there to investigate. Some of the stairs and stone steps in the current magistrate's office date back to that time. The historic building called Nagasaki Magistrate's Office has been restored and exhibited in the Nagasaki Suwa Forest where it was located during the Edo period.

The theme of the museum is "History of Overseas Exchange in Early Modern Nagasaki." It houses and exhibits approximately 400 valuable historical materials, arts and crafts, and ancient documents that tell the history of overseas exchange spanning approximately 81,000 years, and is a research base for Nagasaki studies.

A lovely interior with an antique atmosphere and a romantic scent from the Showa era. You can enjoy Nagasaki gourmet ``Turkish rice'' and ``Milkshake.'' Please enjoy your lunch time at the counter seat.

Although it is an old shrine built in the Edo period, Wakamiya Inari Shrine is affectionately known as ``Wakamiya-sama'' and is also sung in the folk song ``Nagasaki Seven Wonders.'' ``Inari Okami'' is said to be the guardian deity of Masashige Kusunoki, and it is also called ``Inari Inari'' because it was visited by Ryoma and other patriots at the end of the Edo period who respected Masashige Kusunoki.

The ``Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto'' that stands next to the shrine is the original model for the ``Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto'' in Kazagashira Park, and was relocated from the ruins of Kameyama Shrine in 2009. It was donated by the creator, Kazukuni Yamazaki, in hopes of further development of Kameyama Shrine.

``Kameyama Shachu'' was ``Japan's first trading company'' and ``private navy,'' founded in 1865 by Ryoma Sakamoto and more than 20 of his comrades, with support from the Satsuma domain and the wealthy Nagasaki merchant Ozone family. Kameyama Shachu, which was both a trading company and a political organization, carried out activities aimed at overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate, and also started trading firearms with Glover Company, and engaged in commercial activities such as distributing weapons to the clan, transporting supplies, and other activities. We also conducted navigation training.

The memorial hall displays items related to Ryoma, such as replicas of his boots, pistols, copies of letters, and photographs of the patriots of Kameyama Shrine, making it a popular spot visited by Ryoma fans from all over the country. The honorary director is actor Tetsuya Takeda, who is a big fan of Ryoma.
Also nearby is the Kameyama Sha Middle School Materials Exhibition Hall, which is run by the volunteer group Kameyama Sha Junior High School Utilization Association.

Big boots suddenly appeared in a space with an open view just a short walk from Kameyama Shrine! These bronze ``Ryoma Boots'' were built in 130 at the request of the citizens' group ``Kameyamasha Junior High School Utilization Association'' to commemorate the 1995th anniversary of the founding of Kameyamasha Junior High School. It is a type object.
The maker of this statue is Kazukuni Yamazaki, who is also from Nagasaki and is responsible for the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma that stands in Kazegashira Park. Since the establishment of Kameyama Shachu was the first step in the modernization of our country, Ryoma chose Ryoma's trademark boots with the hope of helping people understand Nagasaki's history and culture more deeply.

A slope lined with stone steps runs from Teramachi Street between Jinsoji and Zenrinji temples, passing through the remains of Kameyama Shrine, a place associated with Ryoma, to Kazegashira Park. Ryoma Sakamoto and other Kameyama Shachu comrades used to walk up and down this street wherever they went, and it is now known as ``Ryoma Street'' and is loved by local people.

Along the way, there are information boards about Kaientai members set up by Nagasaki City, and unique information boards handmade by members of the Kameyamasha Junior High School Utilization Association. It is designed so that you can take your time to admire the flowers and trees.

The figure stands in a dignified manner, wearing a hakama, arms folded, carrying the family-traditional long sword ``Yoshiyuki'', with his booted left foot protruding from the pedestal, expressing Ryoma's free-spirited and unconventional personality. It is said that.

The 151.9-meter full-length bronze statue, which looks at the future of Nagasaki from the 3.2-meter-high summit of Mt. Kazeto, was created by Kazukuni Yamazaki, a sculptor who lives in Nagasaki City. thing. Ryoma's bronze statue erecting group (currently Nagasaki Ryoma-kai) appealed to the nation to make people aware of Ryoma's spirit and achievements, and with the help of donations from supporting volunteers, the statue was erected on May 1989, 5. It was built in Behind Ryoma, the Kaientai flag called ``Nibiki'' is fluttering.

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.

In March of the following year after its completion at the end of 1864, the Hidden Christians of Urakami visited and confessed their faith, making it the stage for a ``discovery of believers'' unprecedented in the history of world religions. This church was dedicated to the 3 Japanese saints who were martyred just before its construction, and the front of the cathedral faces Nishizaka, the site of the martyrdom.

This is an exotic place where six Meiji-era Western-style buildings that were scattered around the city have been relocated and restored, mainly the residence of Thomas Glover, who was close friends with Ryoma, the former Glover residence, the former Ringer residence, and the former Orto residence. It is one of Nagasaki's most popular tourist spots, full of emotion. Located on a hill in Minami-Yamate overlooking the panoramic view of Nagasaki Port, the stone pavements and stone steps that retain traces 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 always 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.

Kagetsu began in 1818 when it was built as a tea house in the garden of Hiketaya, a long-established store in Nagasaki's Maruyama red light district.

Maruyama was a social gathering place for international people who were active during the turbulent period from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, and was visited by many writers and artists such as Rai Sanyo, and has been featured in poems and prints.
There is the Dragon Room, where the scars of Ryoma Sakamoto's sword can be seen on the pillars, and the Harusame Room, which is Japan's first Western-style room that combines Japanese and Western style, with a tiled floor, Japanese-style coffered ceiling, and windows that incorporate Chinese style. It still retains its original appearance, including the ``Moon Room,'' which overlooks the Japanese garden that Kaishu Katsu loved.

It is said that Ryoma often visited Dejima for trade. It 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.

Currently, 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. I am collecting.

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.

Nagasaki Dejima Wharf is a commercial complex that opened in the Nagasaki Port bay area in 400 to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of Japan-Netherlands relations. This is a spot where you can enjoy the resort feeling while looking at the sea and night view!

A wide variety of restaurants and bars are lined up in a two-story building along the ocean. There are many stylish and unique shops, including shops where you can enjoy local fresh seafood gourmet food and a cafe where Ryoma Sakamoto's latte art is popular! You can enjoy your meal while feeling the sea breeze on the open terrace and enjoy the ever-changing views of the harbor. On sunny days, it's perfect for jogging or taking a walk with your pet.

From the deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Megami Ohashi Bridge and Mt. Inasa, and at night, the port and moored sailing ships are lit up, transforming it into a romantic date spot.

Japan's first steam sailing ship, used as a training ship at the Nagasaki Naval Training School where Kaishu Katsu studied. It seems that Ryoma also boarded the ship with Kaishu. On the cruise, you can enjoy touring Nagasaki Port while listening to the ship's guide explain the scenery of the port city of Nagasaki, World Cultural Heritage Sites such as the Giant Cantilever Crane and the ruins of the Kosuge Shipyard.