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An exotic port city where East meets West. Famous for Gunkanjima (Hashima Island), Huis Ten Bosch, and a history where Japanese and Western cultures intertwine.

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Omura Onsen: A Quiet Spring Overlooking Omura Bay

A hot spring by Omura Bay close to the airport, a restful stop in Omura, a town famed for

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Goto Arakawa Onsen: A Seaside Spring on Fukue Island

A hot spring by the shore of Fukue Island in the Goto chain, wrapped in sea air beside a f

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Tsushima Nagisa no Yu: Relaxing Baths on the Border Island

A bathing facility on Tsushima, the border island, ideal for unwinding after exploring its

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Iki Yunomoto Onsen: A Golden Spring on a History Rich Island

An ancient spa on Iki Island in the Genkai Sea, prized for its iron tinged golden water an

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Baths Around Huis Ten Bosch: A Resort Spring in Sasebo

Near the European themed park in Sasebo, bay view resort baths pair nicely with sightseein

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Hirado Senrigahama Onsen: A West Coast Bath Bathed in Sunset

A seaside spring overlooking the white sands of Senrigahama on Hirado Island, where you ca

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Inasayama and Nagasaki City Baths: Soaking in a City of Night Views

At the foot of Mount Inasa, famed for one of the worlds great night views, relaxing baths

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Shimabara Onsen: Healing Waters in a Spring Fed Castle Town

Iron rich springs in Shimabara, a town famous for pure groundwater, paired with the castle

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Obama Onsen: Record Steam and Sunsets by the Sea

A seaside spa on Tachibana Bay in Unzen City, known for very hot water near 105 degrees, o

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Unzen Onsen: A Mountain Hot Spring Wrapped in White Steam

A highland spa town at around 700 meters with milky sulfur springs, famous for its bubblin

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Hatoshi: Shrimp Paste Sandwiched and Deep-Fried

Shrimp paste tucked between slices of bread and deep-fried, this fragrant bite comes from

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Omura Sushi: A Festive Pressed Sushi Cut into Squares

Ingredients and rice layered, pressed firm, and sliced into squares make this the celebrat

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Iki Beef: An Island Brand Raised by Sea Breezes

Nurtured amid rich nature and sea breezes, Iki beef boasts fine marbling as the pride of a

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Goto Udon: Slender, Springy Noodles Kissed with Camellia Oil

Hand-stretched with camellia oil, these thin and chewy noodles from the Goto Islands are e

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Shimabara Guzoni: A Bounty of Ingredients in One Bowl

Rice cakes joined by more than a dozen ingredients make this a lavish traditional soup of

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Sasebo Burger: Handmade to Order in a Navy Town

Each hearty burger is built by hand after you order, a local specialty shaped by the naval

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Turkish Rice: Three Delights on One Plate in Nagasaki

Pilaf, spaghetti and a pork cutlet share a single plate in this indulgent Nagasaki creatio

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Nagasaki Castella: A Moist, Golden Cake with Southern Roots

Fluffy golden sponge with a layer of coarse sugar at the base, this beloved sweet grew out

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Nagasaki Sara Udon: Crispy Noodles Under a Glossy Sauce

Deep-fried thin noodles crowned with a thick, ingredient-rich sauce, this dish pairs fragr

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Nagasaki Champon: A Hearty Bowl Born in the Port Town

A mellow broth of pork and chicken bones piled with vegetables and springy noodles, this i

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Hirado Castle Town and Church Tour Course

A journey around seaside Hirado Castle and the church on the hill. Walk the blend of Japan

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Shimabara Peninsula Castle, Samurai Houses and Unzen Jigoku Course

From a castle town of samurai residences to the steaming hot springs of Unzen Jigoku. A da

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Sasebo Kujukushima Islands and Huis Ten Bosch Course

A cruise among the scattered Kujukushima islands and a park of flowers and lights in a sin

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Nagasaki Mount Inasa Night View and Chinatown Course

Champon in Chinatown by day, world-class night views from Mount Inasa after dark. A late-d

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Nagasaki City History Walk with Glover Garden, Oura Church and Dejima

A one-day walk through Nagasaki history, from Glover Garden to Oura Church and Dejima. Enj

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Harahoge Jizo: A Hidden Power Spot in Iki Where Six Statues Stand in the Sea

At Hachiman Bay in eastern Iki, the Harahoge Jizo are six statues submerged at high tide,

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Saruiwa Rock: A Hidden Power Spot in Iki Steeped in Myth

The symbol of Iki Island, Saruiwa is a giant rock forty five meters tall rooted in the myt

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Eboshidake Observatory: A Hidden Power Spot in Tsushima Overlooking Aso Bay

On Eboshidake in central Tsushima, the observatory offers a three hundred sixty degree vie

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The Great Camphor of Tamazono Inari: A Hidden Power Spot in Nagasaki

Deep in the grounds of Suwa Shrine stands the great camphor of Tamazono Inari, a tree cent

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Todoroki Gorge: A Hidden Power Spot in Isahaya With Famous Waters

In Takaki in Isahaya, Todoroki Gorge rises from Mount Tara as a stream of thirty waterfall

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Taki no Kannon: A Hidden Power Spot in Nagasaki With a Waterfall and Exotic Stone Buddhas

Hidden in the hills of Nagasaki, Taki no Kannon is a designated scenic site ringed by fore

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Watazumi Shrine: A Hidden Power Spot in Tsushima With a Sea Palace Legend

On Tsushima, Watazumi Shrine is a sea palace known for torii gates rising from the water a

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Ondake Shrine: A Hidden Power Spot in Iki With Three Hundred Stone Monkeys

On a sacred mountain in Iki once closed to ordinary visitors, Ondake Shrine honors a guidi

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Kojima Shrine: A Hidden Power Spot in Iki Where a Sea Path Appears at Low Tide

On a tiny island off Iki, Kojima Shrine reveals a sea path only around low tide, a mysteri

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Iwado Shrine: A Hidden Power Spot in the Forest of Headwaters in Nagasaki

Tucked into the spring forest of Mizuho in Unzen, Iwado Shrine is wrapped in ancient trees

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Nagasaki Winter Travel 2026: Lantern Festival & Huis Ten Bosch

長崎の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。ハウステンボス・長崎ランタンフェスティバル・雲仙温泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Nagasaki Autumn Foliage 2026: Unzen, Sasebo & Tsushima

長崎の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。雲仙普賢岳・多良岳・対馬など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Nagasaki Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Nagasaki. Spring sakura viewing guide

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Nagasaki Local Gourmet Guide: Champon

Discover Nagasaki''s unique local cuisine including ちゃんぽん. A food lover''s guide to the be

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Rainy Day in Nagasaki: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Nagasaki! Discover top indoor attractions including 出島, グラバ

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Nagasaki Food Guide: Champon, Sara Udon & Castella

Nagasaki's unique food culture was shaped by centuries of international trade. Explore cha

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Dejima: The Artificial Fan-Shaped Island That Served as a Gateway to the West in the Edo Period

Dejima, constructed in 1636, was Japan's only Western trade gateway during the Edo period'

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Glover Garden: Nagasaki's Western-Style Buildings Conveying Meiji Era Foreign Atmosphere

Glover Garden in Nagasaki City's Minamiyamate is a National Important Cultural Property cl

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Nagasaki Champon: A Fusion Noodle of Chinese and Japanese Created by Port City Nagasaki

Nagasaki champon, a broth of pork bones and chicken with vegetables, meat, and seafood, is

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Huis ten Bosch: Enjoy European Gardens at Kyushu's Largest Theme Park

Huis ten Bosch in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is Kyushu's largest theme park recreat

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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum: A Memorial Facility at the Atomic Bombed Site for Renewing Pledges for Peace

Nagasaki, devastated by the atomic bomb dropped on August 9, 1945. The Atomic Bomb Museum

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Hirado Castle and Nanban Trade: A Sea Castle Standing at the First Western Trade Site

Hirado Castle (rebuilt 1718) in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a sea castle conveyin

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Tsushima Island: A Border Island Where Continental and Japanese Cultures Intersect

Tsushima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, located approximately 50 kilometers from Busan, Sout

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Shimabara Peninsula: A Peninsula of Hot Springs and History Spreading at the Foot of Mt. Unzen Fugaku

Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture is a volcanic zone centered on Mt. Unzen Fugaku

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Goto Islands: World Heritage Hidden Christian Sites and Beautiful Sea Islands

The Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture were registered as a World Heritage Site in 2018 a

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Nagasaki Night View: Spectacular Scenery from Inasayama Counted Among the World's Three Great Night Views

Nagasaki's night view, said to be one of the "World's Three Great Night Views," is a uniqu

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Sasebo Burger: Nagasaki's Local Burger Born from Postwar US Military Bases

Sasebo Burger, originating from Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a hamburger independe

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Iki Island: An Outlying Island with Clear Genkai Sea and Ancient Kingdom History

Iki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, floating offshore from Fukuoka and Saga, is an outlying i

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Saikai National Park: Spectacular Scenery of Multi-Island Beauty Woven by the Islands of Kujukushima

Saikai National Park in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, features the multi-island beauty

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Nagasaki Kunchi: A Dedication Festival of Nagasaki Suwa Shrine with Dragon Dances and Snake Dances

Nagasaki Kunchi, held every October, is a festival continuing from the Edo period as the g

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Kujukushima Kayaking: Ocean Adventure Experience Paddling Among Islands

In Sasebo City's Kujukushima, the activity of paddling between 208 islands by sea kayak is

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Nagasaki Nanban Sweets: Foreign Confectionery Culture Fragrant with Castella and Peach Castella

Castella, transmitted by the Portuguese in the 16th century, evolved uniquely in Nagasaki

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Nagasaki Chinatown and Shippoku Cuisine: Food Culture of Japan's Three Major Chinatowns

Nagasaki City's Shinchi Chinatown is one of Japan's Three Major Chinatowns alongside Yokoh

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Omura Bay: Nagasaki's Lake-Like Inland Sea and Shinkansen Station Gateway Town

Omura Bay (Nagasaki Prefecture), surrounded by land on three sides, is one of Japan's larg

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Amakusa: World Heritage Hidden Christian Sites and Spectacular Ocean Scenery (Nagasaki/Kumamoto)

Amakusa, spanning Kumamoto and Nagasaki prefectures, was registered as a World Heritage Si

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Ikitsuki Island: A Western Edge Island Where the Faith of Hidden Christians Still Lives

Ikitsuki Island in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a sacred site for "hidden Christia

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Gunkanjima (Hashima Island) Landing Tour — The Abandoned Island That Tells Modern History

Take a guided boat tour to UNESCO World Heritage Gunkanjima (Battleship Island), a hauntin

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Huis Ten Bosch Illumination — Japan's Largest Kingdom of Light

Experience Huis Ten Bosch's spectacular winter illumination event, where 13 million LED li

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Nagasaki Lantern Festival — A Fantastical Night Illuminated by Chinese Culture

Immerse yourself in the spectacular Nagasaki Lantern Festival, when thousands of red lante

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Unzen Jigoku — The Powerful Energy of the Earth Rising from Volcanic Hell

Witness the dramatic steam vents and boiling mud pools of Unzen Jigoku, an otherworldly vo

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Nagasaki Suwa Shrine — The Chief Shrine of Nagasaki, Famous for the Kunchi Festival

Visit Nagasaki Suwa Shrine, the chief protector shrine of Nagasaki and home to the spectac

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Goto Islands — Breathtaking Scenery and Sacred History of the Praying Island Chain

Explore the Goto Islands, a remote archipelago in Nagasaki renowned for its hidden Christi