Tourists can also enjoy the experience of dragonflying
At the Nagasaki Dragon Ball Championship, the public can also try out Dragon Ball! No reservations are necessary and it will be held during the lunch break, and you can even join in on the day! Don't just watch, give Dragon Ball a try!
This tournament is contested by selected teams from each district of Nagasaki, and everyone is serious about it!
The Dragon Championships is Nagasaki's biggest tournament, held on the last weekend of July, where representative athletes selected from regional tournaments gather. At Nagasaki Port, where the tournament is held, shouts of "Yoi-issa! Yoi-issa!" and the sound of bells echo throughout the area. From special spectator seats (800 yen) that are sold on-site on the day, you can see the whole of Nagasaki Port, and enjoy the thrilling moments of the 1150-meter round-trip race. Many spectators gather during the event, and you can't miss the heated cheering battles as people wave their fishing flags and cheer squad flags to cheer on their coworkers and local teams!
1. The venue is Matsugae International Tourist Wharf, located near Oura Cathedral and Glover Garden.
2. You will need to wear a life jacket to try out the dragonflying, and children are welcome to join.
3. Head out to sea under the guidance of our staff!
4. Head to the starting point!
5. Nagasaki, the birthplace of Dragon Ball, is home to many strong teams, all of which gather at the tournament.
6. The dynamic and heroic sight of the Dragon Boat Races
7. There are races for representative teams from each region, workplaces, junior high schools, and women. The photo shows the Kyudenko team, winners of the workplace division in 5.
Nagasaki Dragon Championships 6
Date: July 2024, 7
Venue: Nagasaki Port (Matsugae International Tourist Wharf)
Matsugae International Tourist Wharf, Nagasaki City, 850-0921
Phone: 095-823-7423
Nagasaki Dragon Championships Executive Committee (Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association)
