Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown

Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, not far from Megane Bridge, is one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan, along with Yokohama and Kobe. The streets of Shinchi Chinatown are stone-lined like the streets of an old Chinese town.

Oranda-zaka (Dutch Slope)

Oranda-zaka is a small slope, is a stone-paved street leading up a hillside. Along the slope, there is a Western-style house, “Higashiyama Tekko 13 Bankan”. The first floor is a coffee shop and the second floor is a memorial hall. Admission is free, so you can feel free to drop by. After that, I went through the slope to the Glover Garden.

Glover Garden

Glover Garden is Japan’s oldest wooden Western-style building, located on a small hill, with a view of Nagasaki Harbor from the garden and colorful flowers in the courtyard. The scenery from the garden is so beautiful that you can easily take good photos. Glover Garden is on a hill, but you don’t have to climb it as there is an elevator. This is one of the best sightseeing spots in Nagasaki.

Oura Church

I arrived at Oura Church through the shopping street from Glover Garden. You can find many hot snacks and souvenirs on the street. This church is the oldest church still standing in Japan. Standing in front of the steps of the church, you can see the harbor. Tickets are not reasonably priced, but still worth a look.

Thanks to its unique geographical location, Nagasaki as a port city was one of the first places in Japan to introduce new ideas, trends and religious reforms.

Each of the famous sights are not far away, making it possible to get around efficiently without spending too much time and money on transportation. Furthermore, you don’t have to climb any mountains to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky. We hope you’ll enjoy your day trip to Nagasaki.