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ANA Crowne Plaza Nagasaki Gloverhill

Explore Nagasaki-shi

The Minamiyamate area, located slightly south of the center of Nagasaki, is an area with a unique history that was once designated as a foreign settlement.

Things To Do

Things To Do

Oura Catholic Church

5-3, Minamiyamate-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki 8500931

Oura Church is a Roman Catholic church in Nagasaki, Japan, built soon after the end of the Japanese government's Seclusion Policy in 1853. It is also known as the Church of the 26 Japanese Martyrs. It was for many years the only western-style building declared a national treasure, and is said to be the oldest church in Japan. Oura Catholic Church, along with 11 other sites linked to Catholic persecution in Japan, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.

Glover Garden

8-1, Minamiyamate-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki 8500931

Glover Garden is a open air museum offering a superb and extensive view of Nagasaki Harbor. People can look around the Thomas Blake Glover's Residence which is Japan's oldest wooden western-style residence. Glover is a Scottish merchant who contributed to the modernization of Japan in shipbuilding, coal mining, and other fields. Six other wooden buildings constructed in Meiji era are moved and reconstructed at this beautiful Garden.

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

7-8, Hirano-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki 8528117

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum (Nagasaki Genbaku Shiryōkan) is in the city of Nagasaki, Japan. The museum is a remembrance to the second atomic bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki on 9 August 1945 at 11:02:35 am. Next to the museum is the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, built in 2003 and it marks the hypocentre of the event. This event marked a new era in war making Nagasaki a symbolic location for a memorial.

Peace Park

Nagasaki Peace Park is a park located in Nagasaki, Japan, commemorating the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945 during World War II. It is next to the Atomic Bomb Museum and near the Peace Memorial Hall.

Local Tips

Must See

Nagasaki is famous for many attractions, but the most attractive is its night view, which ranks as one of the most beautiful night views in the world, along with Monaco and Hong Kong. A five-minute ropeway ride takes you to the top of Mt. Inasa to see the splendor and magic of the city. From Mt. Nabekanmuri on the opposite shore of Mt. Inasa, you can enjoy a view closer to the city area.

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In Nagasaki city, there are 8 sites of Japan's Meiji industrial revolution which was registered in the World Heritage List in July,2015. ANA Crowneplaza Nagasaki Gloverhill is the ideal location hotel when you visit these sites such as Hashima coal mine "GUNKANJIMA" and Glover House and Office.

Tips

There are several transportation options to explore Nagasaki City, but we highly recommend taking the Streetcar. With four routes covering most popular attractions, it's a convenient option. Streetcars arrive at stops every 5-8 minutes. The fare for any ride is 140 yen, or opt for a 600 yen one-day pass for unlimited rides.

Must Do

If you are visiting Nagasaki, one thing that can be a great experience for the whole family is the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture. With a multitude of exhibits ranging from traditional art to historical artifacts, visiting the museum is something you absolutely must do to really experience Nagasaki.

Don't Go Home Without

Don't miss the unique "food" of Nagasaki. You can enjoy Champon and Sara-udon everywhere around the city. Seasonal fresh seafood and Nagasaki Wagyu beef, which has been certified as the best in Japan, is an abundance of seafood and mountain delicacies you can enjoy. For a break between sightseeing, "Castella" and "Chirin-Chirin ice cream" that you can buy at mobile stalls are also recommended.