Discover the remarkable history and resilience of Nagasaki on an unforgettable self-guided audio tour. Explore the city's beautiful Glover Gardens and learn about the tragic events that unfolded on August 9, 1945, when a nuclear bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As you walk through the city's streets, you'll uncover stories of courage, hope, and resilience from the people who call Nagasaki home. With the flexibility of a self-guided tour, you can explore Nagasaki at your own pace and immerse yourself in this fascinating and poignant journey of a city that has risen from the ashes to become a symbol of peace and hope for the world. Download the audio files and map, put on your headphones, and let this tour take you on an unforgettable journey through the history and culture of Nagasaki.
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This tour will take you on an unforgettable journey that began during a period of 200 years of national isolation.
This open-air museum consists of nine Western-style homes built between 1868 and 1912 for Western merchants living in Japan.
At the end of Glover Garden stands a stunning Catholic church built by French Jesuits. It is thought to be the oldest in Japan.
The Chief Factor's Residence is a symbol of the Chief Factor's status. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings, and unusually for Japan at the time, wallpaper from Europe was imported to decorate the walls.
Around 50,000 items relating to the culture and heritage of Nagasaki are showcased at this museum.
This Chinese temple is considered to be the most well-maintained example of Ming Dynasty architecture, even compared to temples in China itself.
Built north of the hypocenter of the atomic bomb blast, the Nagasaki Peace Park was designed to represent a plea for world peace.
