Sightseeing in Nagasaki - what to see. Complete travel guide
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In 1945 the city faced a real tragedy – it became the victim of atomic bombing. A large part of the city was destroyed, and the explosion killed 25 thousand of people. Due to the fact Nagasaki is located mostly in hilly terrain, the effect of the blast was a bit relaxed. Nowadays the monument named "calling for peace" is installed at the epicenter of the explosion site. The northern part of the city is the location of another memorable ensemble - Peace Park and Museum of the Atomic Bombing located next to it.
Guests of Nagasaki can enjoy many other interesting entertainments besides visiting historical and religious sites. Subtropical Botanical Garden located on the seashore in the north of the …
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1. The easiest way to get to Nagasaki is through Tokyo or Shanghai. From these cities, Nagasaki can be reached by plane or high-speed train. A domestic flight from Tokyo will take less than …
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Those wishing to admire national religious sights would be interested in visiting Shofuku-ji Temple. According to historical data, the founder of this temple is the monk Tetsujin Dohan, its construction was completed in 1677. Today, Shofuku-ji Temple is a classic example of national religious architecture. After the reconstruction in 1715, it remains practically unchanged. Many wooden elements of the temple that were renovated more than 300 years ago survived to the present day.
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Survived castles around Nagasaki
♥ Castle 'Kushima Castle' Ōmura, 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tomioka Castle' Reihoku, 29.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hinoe Castle' Minamishimabara, 37.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Uchi Castle' Kagoshima, 38.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Shimabara Castle' Shimabara, 46.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kushima Castle' Ōmura, 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tomioka Castle' Reihoku, 29.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hinoe Castle' Minamishimabara, 37.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Uchi Castle' Kagoshima, 38.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Shimabara Castle' Shimabara, 46.8 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Nagasaki
♥ National Park 'Saikai' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Omura wan' , 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Tara dake' , 33.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Hachiman dake' , 60.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Chikugo gawa' , 62.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Saikai' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Omura wan' , 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Tara dake' , 33.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Hachiman dake' , 60.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Chikugo gawa' , 62.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Nagasaki from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Gunkanjima
From the series “The Most Impressive Abandoned Cities on the Planet”![](../../extreme/img/w300/gunkanjima_1.jpg)
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Distance from Nagasaki center - 18.6 km.
The tiny island has had several dozen shops, a school and a hospital. There has been even a cemetery in the city. Several decades Hashima Island commonly called Gunkanjima was the most densely populated place in the world. Currently entering the territory is illegal but for persistent photographers and tourists no taboos exist. Upon the initiative of local authorities Gunkanjima has been proposed to the UNESCO World Heritage list, but this request received no response. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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