The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa

November 1, 2021 Jana Sager

Nagasaki Prefecture (長崎県, Nagasaki-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.
Restaurants in Nagasaki Prefecture

1. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

7-8 Hirano-machi, Nagasaki Nagasaki Prefecture +81 95-844-1231 http://nagasakipeace.jp/japanese/abm.html
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4.5 based on 1,992 reviews

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Jarring, horrific reminders of the devastation caused by the August 9, 1945 bombing of Nagasaki fill this historic and educational museum, which traces events preceding the bombing, the resulting destruction and the city’s restoration.

Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, United States

A friend and I visited this moving museum on a weekday morning in early October. We had come to see how Nagasaki portrayed the effects of the Aug. 9, 1945, atomic bomb drop on the city. The curators have chosen to tell a story, presenting Nagasaki before the bomb fell; immediately after the explosion; and today. They weave explanations of historical details within the story and show what happened through photos, videos, artifacts and much more. The conclusion focuses on the need for peace and the end of nuclear weapons, made abundantly clear by the bomb's destruction of the city and the killing of at least 74,000 people. Those, who survived, would often have to endure physical ailments from the radiation and psychological trauma. As soon as I entered the exhibition hall, I felt uneasy, looking at a giant black-and- white photo of Nagasaki as it appeared before the bomb fell. That's because I knew what would be ahead for the thriving city. A recovered wall clock frozen at 11:02 a.m. soon appeared, marking the exact time that the horrors began. Displays feature English descriptions and include photos of the atomic wasteland that Nagasaki became, along with stories of that fateful day from survivors, including heroic rescue work. Artifacts damaged from the flash of heat range from a 14-year-old girl's lunch box with rice charred from the fire to six green glass bottles melted at the top and stuck together, which were found in a store's ruins. A helmet with the remains of a skull inside is one of the more grisly items. I found information on the bomb itself to be especially interesting. A life-size model of the one used on Nagasaki is displayed and called "Fat Man," because of its appearance. A video shows the military loading Fat Man and transporting it to the plane for the mission. There is also a photo taken from the plane that shows the mushroom cloud rising into the sky after the blast. We went through the relatively small museum in about 1 hour. It cost 200 Y (about $1.89 U.S.) to enter. A corridor leads from the museum to the adjacent Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. There is no fee to enter the Memorial Hall. Both are located near ground zero for the blast and the Nagasaki Peace Park. To reach the museum, we took the blue line to the Matsuyamamachi tram stop and then walked for about 4 minutes.

2. Mt. Inasa

Inasamachi, Nagasaki 852-8011 Nagasaki Prefecture
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4.5 based on 1,458 reviews

Mt. Inasa

Reviewed By ArsenalPC - Sydney, Australia

Amazing view of nagasaki City at night. Get here by coach, 5min walk from Mt Inasa ropeway station or Taxi. Entrance is free at the observatory. Plenty of people at night but he lookout platform is quite spacious. Highly recommend if your in nagasaki This view is only second to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. You don't realise how big Nagasaki is until you come up here. Definitely come here at night instead of daytime

3. Nagasaki Bio Park

2291-1 Nakaymago, Saikai 851-3302 Nagasaki Prefecture +81 959-27-1090 [email protected] http://www.biopark.co.jp/
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Nagasaki Bio Park

The animal at the Nagasaki Biopark re not 'on display' but are instead living as far as possible as they would in the wild. Nagasaki Biopark's breeding style is 'ecological display' ever since we first opened. Here you can touch and feed a lot of animals directly. Naturally, the reason you can touch and imteract with lemurs, squirrel monkey, capybara and so on is because there is no boundary line between you and the animals. The park is specifically designed to replicate as closely as possible the environment and ecosystem the animals are living in originally. Thus, you can see the animals living naturally and freely here.

Reviewed By neko-sealion

I really love this zoo. This is my second visit this year.I will give you some tips to enjoy the day. First, there are only 2 direct buses from Nagasaki station to this zoo:departing at 8:08 & 8:43a.m. #1 with destination “Okushi 大串”(other time you have to change buses at Togitsu Hokubu bus terminal). Be careful not to get on the wrong #1car as they have too many #1buses for other destinations! It takes one and a half hours, so spend time checking details about the zoo with your mobile on board though no WIFI on the car. Biopark has its English website. From and to Huis Ten Bosch, 3 direct small buses a day. Reservation required. Second, staffs speak only in Japanese. As shown in my previous review, take translation app or good Japanese speaker with you if you don't speak it. Third, buy a raincoat before entering squirrelmonkey house, or your clothes will be tragedy. Do not let monkeys stay on your head or shoulder over 5 seconds if you want to keep your shirt clean. Do not wear necklace or earrings. Monkeys often rob you of glitter accessory. Fourth, there are many steep slopes in the park. People with difficulty in walking can enjoy themselves easier in Pet Animal World (PAW for short). You can access it from the parking lot. Of course every visitors can go in it after paying the admission fees. You can stay in PAW for max. 60 minutes. Time flies in PAW because friendly small animals give you special experience. My favorite is the white parrot called Daichan, he is 17 years old and able to say Daichan himself! Finally, not so many lockers. Make your bag as light as possible to enjoy feeding animals! Late in the afternoon, many animal foods are sold out even on weekdays. Be an early bird and have a lovely day! ここから日本語で。 長崎駅前から直通バスが朝二本だけあります。 8:08と8:43です。1番の大串行きです。やたら1番のバスがあるのでお気をつけください。大半は全然違うところに行ってしまいます。バス停は電停向かいで天井に黄色いデジタル表示の時計がある真下です。他の時間は時津北部ターミナルで乗り換えが必要。直通で一時間半ほどかかります。 ハウステンボスからは1日三本マイクロバスが出ています。予約が必要。 リスザルに服を汚されたくない方はレインコート必須です。5秒以上肩や頭に載せないように。軽く手で払うとどいてくれるそうです。(私は乗られたことがないので、スタッフさんから聞いた話)キラキラしたものは盗られてしまうので、アクセサリーは外してカバンに入れてから入場すること。 園内は坂と階段がたくさんあります。足の弱い方はペットアニマルワールドがおすすめ。駐車場からすぐです。制限時間は60分。自分で名乗るオウムのダイちゃんがかわいい。 親御さんのワンオペはかなりきついと思います。エサやりが充実した動物園なので、ポケット多い服とかリュックやウエストバッグなど、両手が使えるようにするのがおすすめ。えさガチャガチャのカプセルを開けるためにも。坂ではベビーカーをずっと押すと筋トレ化します。なるべく大人のお供がいると楽です。コインロッカーはありますが少ないです。 閑散期なら動物から寄ってきてくれます。夕方はエサが売り切れるので、来園はお早めに! すごくいいところだよ。楽しんできてね!

4. Dozaki Cathedral

2019 Dozaki Okuracho, Goto 853-0053 Nagasaki Prefecture +81 959-73-0705 http://goto.nagasaki-tabinet.com/junrei/332/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Dozaki Cathedral

5. Osezaki Dangai

Tamanoura-machi, Goto 853-0411 Nagasaki Prefecture http://www.nagasaki-tabinet.com/guide/669/
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Osezaki Dangai

6. Saruiwa

870-3 Gonouracho Shindenfure, Iki 811-5103 Nagasaki Prefecture http://www.ikikankou.com/wp/?p=269
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Saruiwa

7. Nagasaki Prefectural Saikaibashi Park

2678 Hariohigashimachi, Sasebo 859-3451 Nagasaki Prefecture +81 956-58-2004 http://saikaibashi.com/publics/index/4/
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Nagasaki Prefectural Saikaibashi Park

Reviewed By joano736 - Sasebo, Japan

This park is lovely even if you aren't going there with children. The foliage and views of the water are very beautiful. You can see the Saikai bridges from the overlooks. There are several kid friendly things including a sledding hill (plastic grass), a small zip ride, etc. However I think most of those activities are weekend only. All in all a good place to spend some outdoor time.

8. Kujuku Island

Sasebo 862-0913 Nagasaki Prefecture
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4.5 based on 329 reviews

Kujuku Island

Reviewed By surambo3 - Shimonoseki, Japan

So-called Ninety-nine Islands are actually composed of 208 islands. "Ninety nine" means "many". We can enjoy the beautiful view from many angles. There are observatories on mountains and hills. Also, you can get on "Kujuuku-shima Cruising" to enjoy view from ocean cruising among islands. いわゆる九十九島は、実際、208の島々から成っています。「99」は「多い」という意味です。いろいろな角度から美しい景色を楽しむことができます。山や丘に展望台があります。九十九島クルージングに乗船して、島々の間をクルージングしながら海からの景色も楽しめます。

9. Eboshidake Observatory

Niit Toyotamamachi, Tsushima 817-1201 Nagasaki Prefecture http://www.nagasaki-tabinet.com/guide/847/
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Eboshidake Observatory

10. Tenkaiho

339 Shimofunakoshicho, Sasebo 857-1232 Nagasaki Prefecture +81 956-22-6630 https://www.sasebo99.com/spot/274/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Tenkaiho

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