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Nagasaki Bio Park

4.5

189 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagasaki Pref. Saikaishi Seihichounakayamagou 2291-1

Nagasaki Bio Park is unusual among Japanese zoos for keeping and displaying the animals in a nearly natural setting. Two hundred different species, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, live in the zoo, and visitors can encounter the animals everywhere and even feed them. Depending on the season, Nagasaki Bio Park features a number of other events, including fishing for crayfish, picking strawberries, or the capybara outdoor bath.

This is an interactive zoo. You go into their enclosures. Little vending machines take a 100-yen coin. You receive food for that particular animal, and they will eat it right from your...
Kujukushima Aquarium Umi Kirara

4.0

237 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Saseboshi Kashimaechou 1008

An aquarium located in Kashimaecho. Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture which focuses on presenting exhibits which recreate the diverse marine ecosystem of the Kujuku Islands. The Kujukushima Bay Grand Aquarium exhibit, home to some 13,000 individual marine creatures spread across 120 species illuminated by glittering sunlight, is the facility’s crown jewel. Some of the aquarium’s highlights include the soothing Jellyfish Symphony Dome in which jellyfish slowly float amidst phantasmal lights, and shows which show the fantastical abilities of the park’s dolphins. Note: Due to construction lasting from May 10 to July 5, 2017, dolphin shows will not be held until July 14, 2017.

Kujukushima Aquarium has the Japan’s largest Jellyfish Symphony Dome. Tourists can enjoy the dolphin dance show at the 2nd floor. The show organized 3 times everyday for 15 min. Also, watch the are...
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum

4.0

217 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Dejimamachi 2-1

"Located next to ""Nagasaki Seaside Park"", the museum has an impressive open atmosphere adopting greenery and light. The architecture was designed by Kengo Kuma, who also designed the buildings of Starbucks Coffee in Dazaifu and the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, and has received numerous awards including the Good Design Award. The exhibits are based on the art collection from Spain during World War II by Yakichiro Suma, an envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, and include many works of art related to Nagasaki and Spanish artworks. Three-minute walk from Dejima tram stop."

The building is very interesting to walk in and around, and for the price (410 yen), the permanent exhibition is OK. This collection is not very big, though. There was a special exhibition or two...
Nagasaki Confucian Shrine and Historical Museum of China

4.0

202 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Ouramachi 10-36

The museum was built in 1983 with the aim of promoting cultural exchange and friendship between China and Japan. Museum displays are changed every two to three years, with important articles from the collections of museums throughout China on permanent display. The adjoining Confucian Shrine was built in 1893 through cooperation between the Chinese Qing government and people of Chinese heritage residing in Japan and is an extremely rare example of authentic Chinese mausoleum architecture in the country. A three-minute walk from the O-Uratenshudoshita stop on the tramway.

This was one of the best places we visited. The temple isnt huge, but its beautiful though there is a bit of clutter in some places as they were doing some minor construction. There are scores of...
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture

4.5

195 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Tateyama 1-1-1

Jointly built by the prefecture and city of Nagasaki in 2005, the museum presents the history of Nagasaki with a focus on its history of international exchange. Exhibits include writings and artwork from countries and regions with which Nagasaki was closely connected to such as China, Korea, and the Netherlands. The museum’s collection also includes historical materials from the Nagasaki Magistrate’s Office deemed Important Cultural Properties and which have also served as sources for numerous historical novels and Japanese period dramas. A 10-minute walk from JR Nagasaki Station.

It’s fine. Within the “permanent exhibition,” very little is explained in English, and the audio guide is badly narrated by some American millennial - unlistenable. The “recorded plays” in the...
Gunkanjima Digital Museum

4.0

81 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Matsugaemachi 5-6

Gunkanjima (Hashima Island) is located some 18 kilometers off the coast of Nagasaki Port. Due to its resemblance to the Tosa-class battleship, the island came to be known as Gunkanjima (literally, Battleship Island). Using state of the art digital technologies, the Gunkanjima Digital Museum helps visitors to experience the history of the Hashima Coal Mine located on the island. Some of the museum’s many highlights include a recreation of the journey miners would take from the surface to the heart of the mine below sea level and an exhibit which recreates the room of a miner’s dwelling.

Amazing technology that allows you to walk around the island. A lot of information, you wonder how people ever managed to live there in such conditions. And you cant help but leave wondering why...
Iki City Ikikoku Museum

4.5

100 Reviews

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Nagasaki Iki Ashibecho Fukaetsurukifure 515-1

"A museum located in Fukaetsurukifure Ashibe-cho, Iki City. The musem contains exhibits on Iki Province, which is discussed in the ancient ""Gishiwa Jinden"" and which played a vital role in connecting Japan to the continent. Via exhibits on the over 270 tumuli dotting the island, dioramas depicting the ancient ships which traveled between here and the Korean Peninsula, and other exhibits, visitors can learn about the history of Iki Province."

You can see the life of Japanese in ancient age and the history of exchange point between Japan and continental of China.
Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara

4.0

59 Reviews

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Nagasaki Sasebo-shi Funakoshicho 2172

This zoo and botanical garden, situated on a rise commanding a view of Saikai National Park Kujukushima below, focuses on relaxation and the nature of the Kujuku Islands. The zoo presents around 60 species of animals such as lions and Amur leopard cats; there's also a penguin exhibit which boasts one of the largest overhead aquariums in Japan. The zoo also offers a full array of programs, including guided tours and animal feeding sessions, as well as rides on Taishu horses, a rare breed of horse of which only around 50 live in all of Japan. The zoo's greenhouse garden and grounds have been planted with some 1,200 species of plants; the 3,000-square-meter rose garden, in particular, is a must see in the spring and fall when its beautiful roses bloom in profusion.

If you present proof that you live in the city of Sasebo, you can get in for cheaper. Good penguin exhibit, where you walk under the glass-bottom pool and look up to see them swimming above you...
Matsuura Historical Museum

4.0

62 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Hiradoshi Kagamigawachou 12

This is a museum that conveys the history of the Lord Hirado Matsuura family who once dominated the northern area of Nagasaki Prefecture. In addition to weapons and letters from the Matsuura family, a large number of art objects such as paintings and maki-e artworks are displayed. The museum building uses the private residence of the Matsuura family built in 1893, and the stone steps and stone walls at the entrance date to the early Edo period. Experience trying on armor or a bridal kimono free of charge. It is ten minutes by car from Hiradoguchi Station.

The history of the Matsuura clan whose house this once was is on full display here along with the very attractive historical building the exhibits are displayed in and the tea house which...
Iki Dolphin Park & Resort

4.0

38 Reviews

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Nagasaki Iki Katsumotocho Higashifure 2668-3

A seaside park located in Higashifure Katsumoto-cho, Iki City. Bottlenose dolphins are raised in a natural bay in the park. Each day during designated times, visitors can get close to and interact with the dolphins via play and feeding activities. The park also has a variety of playground equipment.

四匹のイルカがおり、遊泳していました。朝のトレーニングとして10時からイルカのトレーニングが始まりました。飛び跳ねることを見られてよかったです。
Tsushima Wildlife Conservation Center

4.0

49 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Tsushimashi Kamiagatamachisago Nishizato 2956-5

This wildlife protection facility is located in Sago, Kamiagata-cho, Tsushima City. It carries our protection activities for rare wildlife of Tsushima including the endangered Tsushima wild cat that only lives in Tsushima. In addition, the center has exhibits on the unique ecosystems and natural environments formed in Tsushima, and the ecology of the Tsushima wild cat.

This is a fantastic conservation centre, admittedly a long way away from anything, but a great trip out here is rewarded by friendly staff and a wide range of displays. We arrived just as they were...
Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

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Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Shukumachi 3-16

Of the 18 species of penguins living on planet Earth, this aquarium keeps half, totaling 9 species and roughly 170 individual penguins. From docile and large king penguins to inquisitive gentoo penguins, here visitors can see a variety of unique and distinctive penguins all in one location. A popular destination for people of all ages, the aquarium also has a biotope recreating the rural mountain and forest scenery of Nagasaki where visitors can see seasonal plants and animals.
Inori-no-oka Picture Book Museum

4.0

35 Reviews

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Nagasaki Nagasaki-shi Minamiyamatemachi 2-10

"This museum, located along Glover Street, holds permanent and temporary exhibitions of original illustrated books from Japan and abroad, including the collection of Aya Omichi, an artist known for her picture books such as ""Gongon the Cat"" and ""Hana no Uta"" (Song of the Flower). The first floor of the facility is a ""Children's Bookstore: Fairy Tale Hall."

大浦天主堂に向かう坂の途中にある小さな絵本の美術館。絵本の蔵書は10,000冊になるとのこと。メルヘンチックでほのぼのした雰囲気はとても素敵です。スーベニアショップを眺めるのも良いですね。
Nagasaki City Bekko Crafts Museum

4.0

29 Reviews

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Nagasaki Nagasaki-shi Matsugaemachi 4-33

Located along the Oura Kaigan Dori, this facility exhibits about 300 pieces of tortoiseshell work, one of Nagasaki's representative traditional crafts, in the building of the former Nagasaki Customs Office, a National Important Cultural Property, and also displays materials related to customs.

旧香港上海銀行長崎支店記念館の近くにあります。長崎がべっこうで有名なのは全然知らなかったのですが、約300点の作品が展示されています。入場料も安いですし、外観も国の重要文化財ですし、近くに来たらぜひ一緒にこちらも見る価値あると思います。
Unzen Vidro Museum

3.5

27 Reviews

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Nagasaki Unzen-shi Obamacho Unzen 320

"An art museum located in Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City. The museum's collection consists of Japanese ""vidro"" blown glass, whose techniques were transmitted to Nagasaki from Portugal; and antique Bohemian and other varieties of glassware. In addition to glassware, the museum holds season exhibitions of porcelain, paintings, and other works of art. The museum also holds special glassmaking experiences in which participants can create a piece of glassware using techniques such as fusing and sandblasting."

Si tratta di un piccolo museo del vetro molto curato. Gli arredi sono depoca e testimoniano la storia del sito.
Mikawachiyaki Museum

4.5

18 Reviews

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Nagasaki Sasebo-shi Mikawachihonmachi 343

Located along Route 35 in Mikawachi Honmachi, Sasebo City, this museum exhibits excellent works of Mikawachi Pottery, a traditional craft with a 400-year history from the early Edo period to contemporary artists, and offers hands-on activities such as painting and openwork carving. The museum is also adjacent to the Sasebo City Utsuwa Historical Museum, where visitors can learn about the history of Sasebo pottery, including Mikawachi ware.

佐世保線三河内駅近くにあります。車利用で佐世保に行ったので立ち寄りました。江戸-明治時代の白磁の作品や現代作家の作品が展示されています。三川内焼の名作を多く拝見させていただきました。しかも入館無料でした。絵付け・透かし彫り体験などもできますが、10名以上での申し込みとなっていたので断念しました。素朴な感じの焼き物に魅力を感じました。
Nagasaki Dinosaur Museum

4.0

5 Reviews

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Nagasaki Nagasaki-shi Nomomachi 568-1

A very educational place to learn how the different fossils are found in Nagasaki. The replicas of the different types of dinosaurs are very realistic. Entrance fee was okay, ¥500 for adults. To me...
Unzen Toy Museum

3.0

23 Reviews

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Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Obamachounzen 310

A toy shop and museum situated along the Unzen Road in Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City. The first floor is a toy shop in which you can find some 2,000 nostalgic old toys and cheap dagashi sweets and snacks. Around 5,000 toys are on display in the second floor museum, such as tin plate cars and celluloid masks.

雲仙は自然以外に見るところはあまりないのでここは比較的人が多い。店内は懐かしいおもちゃや、駄菓子があり、子供は夢中です。
Sasebo City Museum Shimanose Art Center

4.0

13 Reviews

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Nagasaki Sasebo-shi Shimanosecho 6-22

The museum is located in Shimanose Park along Route 35 in Shimanose-cho, Sasebo City, and displays artifacts from the Senpukuji Cave, a nationally designated historical site in Setogoshi, Sasebo City, in the archaeological exhibition room.

訪問時は地元で出土した土器などの発掘品の展示をしていました。また石器時代の生活風景、人骨の比較なども展示しています。無料で入館出来ますよ。
Sound Shower Museum

4.5

9 Reviews

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Nagasaki Saikai-shi Osetocho Yukinouragotsuugo 342-80

A museum located along Prefectural Route 229 in Xueurakawatogo, Osedo Town, Saikai City, this facility is housed in an abandoned school building, where visitors can view a record collection of over 100,000 records using phonographs, record players, and speakers from various eras. The museum also exhibits postwar books, household goods, and other materials.

If your a music buff or enjoy history, then this is the place for you. We started in the speaker room and listened to different artists on very unique speakers I had never heard of and designs I...

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This hidden corner of the country is rural Japan at its best, where underground activity is to thank for active volcanoes and bubbling natural hot springs along the Shimabara Peninsula as well as the crystal clear waters of the Goto Islands off the west coast. Less well known than Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Nagasaki commemorates its own past at the Nagasaki Peace Park, which sits alongside the charming Meganebashi stone bridge and a mix of religious buildings with beautiful architecture, such as the Zen Buddhist Sofukuji Temple, the Confucian Shrine, and the Oura Christian Church.