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.