Articles about Nagasaki and Kyushu region — history, Gunkanjima, Huis Ten Bosch, champon, day trips.
Find the best places to stay in Nagasaki, Japan. From the ANA Crowne Plaza Gloverhill to budget hotels near Chinatown, our guide covers the best neighborhoods and tips for visiting this historic port city.
Perched on a hillside above one of Japan’s most storied harbors, Nagasaki is a city unlike any other in the country. Nestled between lush green hills and a deep-water harbor on the southwestern coast of Kyushu, this port city has been shaped by centuries of contact with the outside world — from Portuguese missionaries in the 1500s to Dutch traders confined to the artificial island of Dejima, and later the devastating atomic bombing of August 9, 1945. Today, Nagasaki wears its history with quiet dignity while welcoming visitors with warm hospitality, exceptional food, and some of the most dramatic viewpoints […]
Discover the best Nagasaki food: champon noodles, crispy sara udon, and honey-moist castella cake. A complete guide to eating your way through this historic port city.
Complete guide to Huis Ten Bosch in 2026: tickets, best time to visit, Kingdom of Lights, tulip season, getting there from Nagasaki and Fukuoka, and insider tips.
Plan the perfect Nagasaki day trip from Fukuoka. Train times, itinerary, top sights, food tips, and how to book — everything you need for a full day in Nagasaki.