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Nagasaki Prefecture

Located in the Northwestern part of Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture is surrounded by the sea and offers scenic beauty.
It has many remote islands and peninsulas. Approximately 40% of the total area of the prefecture is an "island." It has the largest number of islands in Japan, and the second longest coastline in the country.
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With a history and culture that has flourished as a window for exchanges with foreign countries while accepting foreign cultures, there are many places of interest, such as Dejima and many historical sites of Christianity."
Nagasaki is home to two World Heritage sites, and is also known as a place of world peace. It is a unique area where visitors can enjoy the culture and landscape that straddles the line between modern and historical.
Many tourists also visit facilities famous for their illuminations and fireworks.
Nagasaki is also known as a treasure trove of culinary delights, including freshly caught seafood and brand-name beef, and is blessed with beautiful nature and abundant food and tourism resources, making it an attractive prefecture.

グラバー園 旧グラバー住宅 Nagasaki Prefecture Scenic

Enjoy breathtaking views of Nagasaki Harbor from the unique Western-style atmosphere of Glover Garden!

Located on the Minamiyamate hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, Glover Garden has a distinct Western-style atmosphere and is one of …

出島 Nagasaki Prefecture Museum

Dejima: Take in the unique Western-style atmosphere of this picturesque town and the pleasant sea breeze of the bay area

Dejima is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Nagasaki.A place where Japanese and Western culture once came together, Dejima …

島原城 Nagasaki Prefecture Scenic

Shimabara Castle: The white castle tower stands out against the blue sky and the beautiful young guide Amakusa Shiro

Cover photograph provided by 長崎県観光連盟 Shimabara Castle boasts of its beautiful exterior and the breathtaking view from the castle to…

雲仙岳災害記念館(がまだすドーム)でボルダリングをするこども Nagasaki Prefecture Family

Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall (Gamadasu Dome): is a family-friendly facility where visitors can learn about the Unzen Volcano and disaster prevention.

Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall, is Japan's first hands-on volcano museum where visitors can experience everything about volcanoes. It is…

空から見下ろす軍艦島 Nagasaki Prefecture Scenic

“Eperience a trip of the imagination beyond space and time with the photogenic World Heritage Site “”Gunkanjima”

Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) is an isolated island in the ocean which once held the world's largest population density, within a la…