What other travelers are saying about Glover Garden
This garden suggests a toute that takes around 40 minutes to do, you will go from historical houses to other historical houses. Each house can be visited (some small ones are closed but it's barely a tatami).
You will also find various flowers / plants (including cherry trees) along the route.
There's a tea house and a coffee (sells snacks too) in the middle of the route.
I did really appreciate this place, and so will you most likely.
The place is mostly accessible the first house has a 2F with stairs, but maybe there is an elevator somewhere, I didn't see one
A beautiful historical site showcasing well preserved European style houses from the late 19th century. This landmark offers a glimpse into Nagasaki’s international past, highlighting the influence of foreign merchants during Japan’s period of modernization.
The entrance fee is ¥620 as of March 2025. With fewer crowds on weekdays, it's a pleasant place to explore at a relaxed pace. The gardens and scenic viewpoints add to the charm, making it a great spot for history and architecture enthusiasts alike.
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!
Beautiful calm sanctuary, even on a cold ❄️ winter's day. Lovely views and gardens. Lots of uphill steps! But also a couple of moving walk ways. But a reasonable level of fitness required!
Plenty of immaculate public toilets .... with heated seats 😉
I can only imagine how beautiful it will be in spring and summer.
Not sure how interesting the historical buildings are as I only quickly breezed through a few. What was more interesting for me were the gardens and actual views over Nagasaki and Nagasaki harbour. Views were quite stunning!
