What to do

• Walk the outdoor escalators and paths up the hillside to the former Glover Residence, one of the oldest surviving Western-style wooden buildings in Japan.
• Visit the other relocated Meiji-period merchant houses scattered through the garden, each with small exhibits on Nagasaki's foreign trade history.
• Stop at the harbor viewpoints for photos of Nagasaki Port and the shipyards below.
• Combine the visit with nearby Oura Catholic Church, a short walk downhill, using the joint ticket if available.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: tickets can be bought at the entrance gate or through combo tickets with Oura Catholic Church. Prices and opening hours vary by season, with extended evening hours sometimes offered in spring, so check the official Discover Nagasaki or Glover Garden pages before visiting.

Getting there

From JR Nagasaki Station, take the Nagasaki Electric Tramway toward Ishibashi and get off at Oura Tenshudo-shita, then walk uphill for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Nearby

Combine with Nagasaki Peace Park for a fuller day covering the city's Meiji-era trade history and its 20th-century history.

What to do

• Pay respects at the 9.7-meter Peace Statue by sculptor Seibo Kitamura, the park's central monument.
• Walk down to the Hypocenter Park and the preserved remnants of Urakami Cathedral, destroyed in the 1945 bombing.
• Visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and the adjacent Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims to learn the historical context.
• Look for the Fountain of Peace, dedicated to victims who died searching for water after the blast.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: the park has no admission fee and no set closing time, though the Atomic Bomb Museum keeps fixed hours, typically around 08:30 to 17:30 with longer hours in summer. This is a memorial site, so keep a quiet, respectful tone during your visit.

Getting there

Take the Nagasaki Electric Tramway to Matsuyamamachi or Hamaguchi-machi stop, then walk about 5 to 10 minutes uphill to the park.

Nearby

Many visitors pair this with Glover Garden across town for a full day covering both Nagasaki's Meiji-era trade history and its 20th-century history.

What to do

• Cruise around the full perimeter of the island for photos of its distinctive concrete apartment blocks and seawall, even if landing isn't possible.
• If the landing goes ahead, walk the fixed viewing route with a guide past the mine facilities and worker housing ruins.
• Listen to the guide's explanation of the island's history as a coal mining community, including its dense population in the mid-20th century.
• Bring a hat and water in summer, since the landing route has little shade.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: landing is not guaranteed and depends on sea conditions on the day, with tours sometimes turning back after departure if waves are too rough. Refund policies for a cancelled landing vary by operator, so check the terms before booking, and book a few days to a week ahead since walk-up tickets are generally not available.

Getting there

Tours depart from Nagasaki Port, reachable by tram or a short taxi ride from JR Nagasaki Station; check in at the operator's pier-side counter shortly before departure.

Nearby

Combine with a day in central Nagasaki to see Glover Garden, since most Gunkanjima cruises depart from the same port area.

What to do

• Visit Dozaki Church on Fukue Island, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed hidden Christian sites of the region.
• Drive or cycle the coastal roads of Fukue Island for views over Saikai National Park's cliffs and inlets.
• Relax at one of the islands' beaches, such as Takahama Beach, known for clear turquoise water.
• Sample local Goto udon and fresh seafood in Fukue town.

Tickets and fees

Checked in July 2026: there is no single admission ticket for the islands. Jetfoil service from Nagasaki Port to Fukue takes roughly 1.5 hours, regular ferries take about 3 to 4 hours, and flights from Nagasaki or Fukuoka airports take around 30 to 40 minutes. Renting a car on Fukue Island is the easiest way to reach the scattered churches and beaches, so book both transport and any rental car in advance during peak season.

Getting there

From Nagasaki Port, take the Kyushu Shosen Jetfoil or a regular ferry to Fukue Port; alternatively, fly from Nagasaki Airport or Fukuoka Airport to Fukue Airport.

Nearby

This is a separate trip from central Nagasaki city, so plan it alongside sights like Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) if building a longer Nagasaki Prefecture itinerary rather than as a same-day pairing.