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Nagasaki長崎
Give Nagasaki 2 nights: the peace sites, Glover Garden and Dejima fill a full day, and Gunkanjima or Inasayama need a second.
Nagasaki is a compact port city on Kyushu where the atomic bomb site, 19th-century foreign settlements and Japan's oldest Chinatown sit within a few tram stops of each other. It is hillier and slower than Hiroshima, and the tram does most of the work. Two nights covers the core; add a third for Gunkanjima or a day trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Jul (rainy season), Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week
- Airports
- NGS · FUK
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nagasaki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nagasaki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyNagasaki is a calm, safe city; the real risks are steep hills, trams stopping around 23:00, and Gunkanjima cruises cancelled by sea state.Nagasaki is a calm, safe city; the real risks are steep hills, trams stopping around 11:00 PM, and Gunkanjima cruises cancelled by sea state.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGS Nagasaki Airport (Limousine bus to JR Nagasaki Station, about 45 min, ¥1,400 (≈ US$10), cash only on the platform).
- Getting aroundTrams (lines 1 and 3, red and blue) link the station, downtown, Dejima and the Oura slopes every 10–15 min…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥1,800–2,400 (≈ US$13–17)
- Metro or bus rideTram ride¥140 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, Dejima)¥200–1,100 (≈ US$2–8)
- Budget bedHostel or capsule bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥14,000 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥32,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGS Nagasaki Airport (Limousine bus to JR Nagasaki Station, about 45 min, ¥1,400, cash only on the platform) · FUK Fukuoka Airport (Highway bus to Nagasaki 1–2 times per hour, about 2 h 20 min, ¥2,620)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nagasaki: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Trams (lines 1 and 3, red and blue) link the station, downtown, Dejima and the Oura slopes every 10–15 min; a single ride is ¥140 and a one-day pass is ¥500. Buses fill the gaps to Inasayama and the Penguin Aquarium. Trams stop around 23:00.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gunkanjima (Hashima Island)
goDoor to door: About 3–4 h including the boat
Tram line 5 to Ourakaigan-dori, then a cruise from Tokiwa Terminal
Morning cruises leave around 09:10; landings depend on the sea and are often cancelled.Morning cruises leave around 9:10 AM; landings depend on the sea and are often cancelled.
Unzen
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus from Nagasaki Station, about 1 h 40 min
Hot springs and the jigoku walk; better with a night than as a rushed return.
Shimabara
cautionDoor to door: About 2–2.5 h
Bus or ferry via Isahaya, about 2 h
Castle and samurai district; a long day, easier from Unzen.
Sasebo
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
JR Kamome and local trains, about 1 h 30 min
Base for the 99-island cruise and Huis Ten Bosch.
Ikeshima
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Ferry from Nagasaki Port, about 1 h
Abandoned coal-mining island; check ferry days before you commit.
Tsushima
overnightDoor to door: Half a day
Flight or ferry from Nagasaki
Island between Kyushu and Korea; needs at least one night.
Iki
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Ferry from Nagasaki Port, about 1 h 30 min
Quiet island of beaches and shrines; not a day return.
Omura
skipDoor to door: About 45 min
JR to Omura, about 30 min
Mostly useful as an airport stop, not a sight in itself.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
JR Nagasaki Station area
Shinkansen, airport bus and tram lines 1 and 3; best for a short stay with bags.
Shianbashi and Hamamachi
Downtown eating and nightlife; tram to the station, but service stops around 23:00.Downtown eating and nightlife; tram to the station, but service stops around 11:00 PM.
Oura and Dejima waterfront
Glover Garden, Oura Church and Dejima on foot; quieter, fewer late options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥7,000–11,000 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥11,000–18,000 (≈ US$75–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 2 nights × ¥14,000 | ¥28,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ¥13,000 | ¥52,000 |
| Airport limousine bus, both ways2 × ¥2,800 | ¥5,600 |
| Tram one-day pass, one day2 × ¥500 | ¥1,000 |
| Gunkanjima cruise2 × ¥4,900 | ¥9,800 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥10,140 |
| Trip total≈ ¥27,890 per person per day, bed included | ¥111,540≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Champon or sara udon | ¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Castella slice | ¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Tram ride | ¥140 (≈ under US$1) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥1,800–2,400 (≈ US$13–17) |
| Museum entry (Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, Dejima) | ¥200–1,100 (≈ US$2–8) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trams and most buses stop around 23:00; a night in Shianbashi can mean a taxi or waiting for the first tram.Trams and most buses stop around 11:00 PM; a night in Shianbashi can mean a taxi or waiting for the first tram.
- Gunkanjima cruises are weather-dependent and landings are often cancelled; book a morning slot and keep a backup plan.
- The city is built on hills and stairs: expect steep walks between the Oura slopes and the waterfront.
- Some smaller temples and museums take cash only.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Nagasaki長崎
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies in Nagasaki; the US consulate is in Fukuoka, and most others keep embassies in Tokyo or consulates in Fukuoka or Osaka.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- NGS → Nagasaki Station, limousine bus: about ¥1,400 (≈ US$10), about 45 min
- Tram single ride / one-day pass: ¥140 (≈ under US$1) / ¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Hakata → Nagasaki, Kamome with transfer at Takeo-Onsen: about ¥6,050 (≈ US$45) reserved, about 1 h 30 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nagasaki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Jul (rainy season), Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NGS: last limousine bus, taxi fallback, cash-only ticket machine.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Peace Park and Urakami, Dejima and the waterfront, the Oura slopes, Shianbashi.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, Dejima, Gunkanjima cruises) and eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and sea-state fixtures for Gunkanjima so the verdict can flip to skip.
Sources
- officialNagasaki City official site
- officialNagasaki Airport
- officialJR Kyushu — Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome
- officialDiscover Nagasaki (prefectural tourism)
- officialGunkanjima cruise
- officialDejima
- officialGlover Garden
- officialNagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nagasaki, revision 5297888 (CC BY-SA 4.0)