Museum at Nagasaki near city hall.
Was security post of castle so the stone wall and wood gate is huge and awesome.
Inside the museum not only exhibition, there are performances, crafting experience and great restaurant as well.
Can spend around 2-3 hours here.
Nice place.
In Nagasaki, I’ve gained more insight into Japanese history than in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Nara. This is likely because, for centuries, Nagasaki served as Japan’s gateway to the world, playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation into what it is today.
The museum itself, along with its collection of artifacts, is in pristine condition. Unfortunately, most of the information is only in Japanese, with limited English explanations. However, they do provide an English leaflet that is quite informative.
The highlight of my visit was the Government section, where I watched a reenactment of a 19th-century trial performed by museum staff (Sundays at 1:30 pm). Eight of these reenactments are recorded and available on a large screen, each with English subtitles. Watching these brought me closer to the spirit of Nagasaki and Japan during the Edo period (under the shogunate).
The museum staff are kind and professional, doing everything they can to ensure you have a rewarding visit.
A must visit when in Nagasaki. ( This should be the first thing to visit when in Nagasaki.) As a tourist, it is an ideal place to give you an introduction about Nagasaki and what to expect around the area. Divided into 2 permanent galleries. Beautifully curated and interactive display. A good itinerary together with the nearby attractions-
Suwa shrine
Tetayama air-raid shelter(opens at 9:30am), and
Sto.Domingo Church Museum ( opens at 9:00sm)
- a good half day itinerary. The museum opens at 8:30am.
An interesting museum tucked away in a quiet neighborhood.
The museum is divided into two zones. There is a permanent exhibition of artwork, historical manuscripts and handicrafts; illustrating Nagasaki's rich history serving as Japan's window to the rest of the world during its period of isolation. There are sections dedicated to the trade and cultural exchange with Korea, China and the West, in particular the Netherlands. The other zone consists of the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office which was reconstructed based on historical drawings and which can be accessed from the side of the building.
I really regretted going to the museum in the late afternoon. I was only able to finish touring the permanent exhibition (which took almost one and a half hours) before closing time.
interesting and informative museum located in a quiet neighbourhood. the staff were super friendly and there is a gift shop downstairs. we visited on a weekday and there weren’t that many visitors. a one-hour visit is sufficient.
unfortunately the english descriptions were limited, but enough to understand the gist of things (and they were provided on displays that were significant). i learned quite a bit.
i would highly suggest going to this museum first and then the atomic bomb one to put things in better context.
if you have a JR pass, you can show it at the counter for a little discount on entrance tickets. and don’t forget to get the commemorative stamp in the entrance hall!
