What other travelers are saying about Glover Garden
A blast from the past! Opened in 1863, Glover Garden was built for Thomas Baker Glover. He was a Scottish Merchant who contributed to much of Japans modernization. These grounds have a rich history and beautiful architecture and to this day many of the rooms and even furniture have been preserved in mint condition. It all seems so grand walking about the property and the many stairways involved though there is an escalator entrance for any weary wanderers. The views are spectacular from the Glover house overlooking Nagasaki Japan. From the foot paths to the staircases, all of its architecture was absolutely gorgeous in its own right. Parking is separate from admission and can be found around the main entrance or you can pay for the valet parking. The valet was set for 3 hours at a rate of ¥500. There was ample time to see the property and even got to enjoy some coffee and snacks along the way at a little shop called the Glover Cafe. It’s a great look into Japans already amazingly rich history, most of the exhibition pieces are even translated to English. It was a wonderful trip to get a glimpse of the life of society in the 1800s, fun for all ages!
This place is easy to navigate once you're inside, you just need to follow the signs. It offers a great view of the harbor, though it can get quite windy this time of year. Most of the exhibitions are in Japanese, but when you purchase your tickets, the lady at the entrance will provide you with an English leaflet.
We really enjoyed the experience, time traveled in the past with a lovely view. At night there was also illuminations to enjoy. lf you love history, nature and watch city view, l highly recommend Glover Garden in #Nagasaki.
We went there at night for the illumination, during the day was also nice. I suggest that you go 1.5 to 2 hours before sunset so you can enjoy taking pictures around the area. There's a garden cafe you can enjoy some drinks in there. Nice view, too.
Ticketed place, Mansions of foreign business men settlement over seeing the sea port. Spectacular sea port view and manicured gardens. Rich history of steel & shipyard building, coal and tea trades origin. One to two hours visits coupled with shops lined up along the upslope street path. Honey cake and puddings are the local delights that is a must try. Overall pop by if you’re nearby.
Noted world heritage church is there as well.
