10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IN NAGASAKI

Are you going to Nagasaki? Then don't forget about a scrupulous travel plan. The locals from this super tourist friendly town stand ready to give you a hand. Although the city  was once victimized by an atomic bomb, Nagasaki brims over with peace and friendliness.

1. Inasayama Observatory / Kazagashira Park

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The nightscape is stunning in Nagasaki. In fact, it was once picked as one of the top 3 world most beautiful nightscapes. The most common way to get to the Inasayama Observatory is via Inasayama ropeway (roughly 20 min) but via Kazagashira Park is also just as 

Inasayama Observatory

The charm of the nightscape highlights at the observatory on the peak of the mountain (333m). It takes only 5 minutes from Fuchi Shrine via the rope-way. There's also free shuttle service from Nagasaki Station runs every 15~20 minutes. Make sure you don't get lost on the way, there's a graveyard nearby scary enough give you a heart attack at night.

Kazagashira Park

Famous for a statue of Sakamoto Ryoma (Link), the park is situated on the mountain, the peak of which is 40 minutes away from where the temples are densely located. Though there is a certain recommended hiking route, any route will take you to the top.

2. Chugoku Saikan Keikaen

Japanese epicures would recognize Nagasaki as home of Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup. Chugoku Saikan Keikaen is a kind of a never-to-miss restaurant for them. Near the restaurant is the Nakashima River cutting across many tourism spots.

3. Megane Bridge (Spectacles Bridge)

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If you walk along the Nakashima River, you will find an antique western-style bridge en route, which some people believe resembles a pair of spectacles. This bridge is by far the oldest arch-shaped bridge in Japan and a legend has it that the lovely relationship will be fulfilled if a couple walk over together. 

4. Hakushika Doza

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Hakushika Doza is a real good pub where you can have your fishcake done by a master. The combination of warm sake and a piece of fishcake is the core of Japanese drinking culture.

5. Nagasaki Peace Park &

    Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

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Nagasaki has a tragic history of an atomic attack resulting in loss of 74,000 lives in August 9th, 1945. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum portrays, in a rather detached voice, the postwar damage and agonies and other implications of the bombing. Nagasaki civilian, the most serious peaceniks in Japan along with Hiroshima's civilians, proclaim the 'Nagasaki Peace Declaration' in August, 2014 with hope of the world peace. No more Nagasaki!, no more war!

6. Ensui (Restaurant)

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It's a traditional Japanese with a small Japanese style garden. The best part of this restaurant is the set menu in which you can enjoy various kinds of traditional dishes at the same time. You can also enjoy your dinner in a private room.

7. Glover Garden, グラバー園

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Nagasaki was a center of Western influences such as Portuguese, Dutch, and Scotch back in 1500's. Glover Garden was a residential community of Scottish merchants who loved Nagasaki which is now open to the public.

8. Pachinko (Slot Machine)

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It's a amusement faculty with fun slot machines. Pretty much everywhere you go within Japan, you can easily find one, usually teeming with those who want to make a quick bundle. In Pachinko, there are both pinball and slot machines and famous pachinkos are also equipped with English guidelines. Make sure you don't go on a spending spree using up all the travel expenses in the blink of an eye.

9. Shianbashi

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It's the most popular nightlife area of Nagasaki lined with izakayas, bars, clubs and etc. At most bars and izakayas, there is an extra charge for getting a table if you use a table, but people usually drink standing.

10. Saromanian (Jazz Bar)

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The owner reached 69 this year running this store for 27 year. But he is still a good saxophonist performing with famous jazz musicians. Many jazz musicians from all over Japan often visit here when they come to Nagasaki. Come here if you love jazz music!




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Written by Mira

She spent her life here and there in Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Malaysia.She loves travelling so much that even a single penny she makes goes to her travel expense. Rumor has it that she is going to file for personal bankruptcy any time soon.