Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Nagasaki Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

13 de mayo de 2025

Nagasaki Prefecture has many quiet and attractive hidden spots with few tourists!

We have carefully selected famous spots where you can enjoy history, nature, and local culture.

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1. Oura Cathedral

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The oldest surviving Christian building in Japan.
It is also registered as a World Heritage Site, so history lovers must see it.

- Access
About 5 minutes walk from Oura Cathedral Station

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2. Nagakushiyama Park Observatory

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The observation point of Nagakushiyama Park, known as a spectacular spot where you can see the Kujukushima Islands.
In spring, more than 100,000 azaleas bloom in full bloom, and the sight of them coloring the mountain slopes is overwhelming.

- Access
About 50 minutes by car from JR Sasebo Station / About 1 hour by bus towards Shikamachi

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3. Sasebo Burger

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The Sasebo Burger is famous nationwide, but visiting small local shops is a hidden gem!

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Many within walking distance of Sasebo Station

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4. Kujukushima Zoo and Botanical Garden Mori Kirara

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A zoo and botanical garden surrounded by the nature of Kujukushima where you can meet popular animals such as red pandas and capybaras.
A healing spot where you can also enjoy flowers of the four seasons.

- Access
Approx. 20 minutes by car/25 minutes by bus from JR Sasebo Station

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5. Suwa Shrine

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Familiar as the guardian deity of Nagasaki, it is also famous as the shrine where the Nagasaki Kunchi dedication dance is performed.
At the top of the impressive stone steps, a stately main hall and a view overlooking the city await you.

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Approx. 5 minutes on foot from the Nagasaki Electric Tramway "Suwa Jinja-mae" tram stop

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6. Omura Shrine

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An ancient and prestigious shrine considered the Ichinomiya of Hizen Province.
It has deep ties to the lord of Omura, and has a solemn grounds and a tranquil atmosphere.

- Access
About 10 minutes by car from Omura Station

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7. Tabira Cathedral

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A beautiful Gothic-style church made of bricks, designated as an Important Cultural Property by the national government.

It stands in a quiet place surrounded by the sea and hills, and strongly retains the image of Nagasaki's Christian culture.

- Access
About 10 minutes by car from Tabira Hiradoguchi Station

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8. Shirakimine Plateau

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A hidden plateau where cosmos and rape blossoms bloom.
From the observation deck, you can see the Ariake Sea and Mount Unzen.

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About 30 minutes by car from Isahaya Station

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9. Goto Islands

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An archipelago consisting of more than 140 islands, large and small, where nature and history remain strong.
An area where tranquility and solemnity coexist, with blue seas, white sandy beaches, and World Heritage churches.

- Access
Ferry from Nagasaki Port or Hakata Port/
Or fly from Nagasaki Airport or Fukuoka Airport to Goto Fukue Airport

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10. Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum

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Located in a quiet location, it mainly exhibits Spanish art.
The rooftop garden and waterside cafe are also attractive.

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About a 10-minute walk from Nagasaki Station

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[Summary]

There are many hidden gems in Nagasaki Prefecture that are a little away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots, where you can enjoy history, nature, and culture at your leisure!
If you want to experience the charm of the local area, be sure to visi

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