Nagasaki, Japan

Historic Highlights of Nagasaki

Insight into the Island’s Trading History and World War II Memorial Take a moment to remember the devastating events of 1945 and learn more about the island’s trading history. The Nagasaki Peace Park marks the devastation caused by “Fat Man”—the atomic bomb that was dropped here on August 9, 1945. Observe the heartfelt and beautiful artwork on display and read messages of hope from survivors at the Atomic Bomb Museum. Continue your journey to discover the history of the manmade island that operated as the only port of trade connecting Japan to the outside world for more than two hundred years. Visit the Ōura Catholic Church—Japan’s oldest wooden church, built for the growing number of foreign merchants who settled in the area more than a century ago during the Edo period. Visit Glover Garden and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the former estate of Scottish merchant Thomas Blake Glover, who contributed to developing modern industry in Japan. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total t