Best of Nagasaki
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Port
Nagasaki, Japan
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$340
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Nagasaki welcomes you with a captivating journey through its long history and its cultural treasures.
You'll visit Nagasaki Peace Park and its famous statue commemorating the atomic bomb blast that leveled the city in 1945. Today, the park is dedicated to World Peace. You'll walk from here to the bomb blast epicenter, a few minutes away, to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum. This interesting facility houses numerous photographs and relics of that fateful day.
Back on the coach, you will travel past the rebuilt Urakami Cathedral and the famed one-legged Torii gate of the Sanno Shrine, damaged in the explosion.At the Dejima Museum, you'll learn about the making of an artificial island. For more than 200 years during the Tokugawa Shogunate, Japan practiced a policy of strict isolation from the outside world. The outpost of Dutch merchants living on Dejima Island was Japan's only contact with Western merchants. The museum, housed in a blue Dutch colonial-era building, chronicles how the Japanese-Dutch trading system worked.
Dejima is no longer an island, as the surrounding area was reclaimed during the 20th century. However, a number of its historical structures remain or are undergoing reconstruction.Lunch is served at a local hotel or restaurant.
Scottish merchant Thomas Glover was an important figure in modern Japan's early industrial development. He was instrumental in the formation of some iconic Japanese firms, including Mitsubishi. Named for this man, Glover Garden provides panoramic views of the city and is the site of seven historic buildings, including Glover's residence. It was the first Western-style wooden house in Japan. Guests wishing to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must make their own way back to the ship.
Please note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Terrain includes more than 50 steps, steep inclines, and uneven surfaces. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking. An elevator is available from the museum to hypocenter. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Bring local currency, as some vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. This tour includes sensitive material, including graphic pictures. Parental discretion is advised. Tour sequence may vary. Some parts of Glover Garden will be undergoing restoration work and this will affect some views.