[Nagasaki ]Recommended for women's trip! 7 must-visit spots
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2023-10-12
Nagasaki Prefecture is home to Dejima, which was the gateway to Japan during the period of national isolation. There are many royal tourist attractions that remind us of Dutch culture and history, but there are also many photo-worthy spots.
Why not spend a fun-filled time on a girls' trip to a popular tourist destination that is sure to be a hit on social networking sites?
Why not spend a fun-filled time on a girls' trip to a popular tourist destination that is sure to be a hit on social networking sites?
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Eyeglass Bridge
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▲Mirror Bridge
Megane Bridge is a popular sightseeing spot in Nagasaki Prefecture. It is said that the bridge got its name because the shadows on the surface of the water form twin circles and look like glasses.
Along with Tokyo's "Nihonbashi "and Yamaguchi Prefecture's "Kintai Bridge ", it is one of the three most famous bridges in Japan and is designated a National Important Cultural Property.
You can go down the stairs and stroll along the water's edge, so be sure to take a closer look at the river!
During the Lantern Festival, a wintertime tradition in Nagasaki, the area around Megane Bridge is decorated with lanterns and is a popular spot for many people.
Happy if you can find a handsome heart-shaped stone
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Stone wall with a heart stone
Heartstone, did you find it?
The heart stone on the Nakajima River seawall is noted as a power spot for romantic fulfillment, so be sure to look for it when you visit.
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▲Heartstone
"Facility Information "
Name of facility: Megane-bashi Bridge
Address: Uonomachi, Nagasaki 850-0874, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Access: 4 minutes by tram (bound for Hotaruchaya) from Nagasaki Station, 4 minutes walk from Shimin Kaikan stop.
Oura Catholic Church
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▲Oura Catholic Church
Known as the oldest existing church in Japan, it is a popular tourist spot registered as a World Heritage site as one of the heritages related to the Christianity in hiding.
The church, designated as a national treasure, is a spot where visitors can learn about the history of the hardships of the Christians of that time.
The highlight is the beautiful Gothic stained glass windows.
The Catholic church building makes for a particularly austere space.
Particularly famous is the stained glass of the "Christ of the Cross "statue behind the front altar.
It has been in existence since its construction in 1865, and depicts Christ on the cross, the Virgin Mary standing by his side, the Apostle John, and Mary Magdalene (Mary Magdalene) kneeling at the foot of the cross.
Points to keep in mind when touring
Although Oura Tenshudo is a famous tourist attraction, it is an important place of prayer for believers, not a tourist facility.
When visiting, do not smoke, eat, or drink alcohol, and turn off or set your cell phone to silent mode.
Photography and video are not permitted inside the church.
The only photos that can be shown in this article are of the exterior, so please visit in person to experience the stained glass windows and austere atmosphere described in the Highlights section.
"Facility Information "
Name of facility: National Treasure Oura Catholic Church
Address: 5-3 Minamiyamate-cho, Nagasaki 850-0931 Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Access: Tram "Oura Tenshudo "5 min. walk after getting off
Contact: 095-823-2628
URL：https://nagasaki-oura-church.jp/
Admission: Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen
Huis Ten Bosch
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Flower Road just outside the entrance gate
As symbolized by the large and powerful windmills that give the atmosphere of Holland, it makes you feel like you are abroad.
A theme park that you can enjoy to the fullest, "Huis Ten Bosch ".
It is called the largest theme park in Japan, so much so that it takes time just to go around the park, and there are so many things to do that you cannot play around in a single day.
The park, themed around flowers, light, and music, offers not only attractions and restaurants, but also many photo-worthy spots wherever you turn.
Simulated experience of traveling to the Netherlands
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Canal cruiser moving slowly through the park's waterways
Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the home of the "Land of Water," has many canals and waterways, and these scenes are faithfully reproduced here.
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The park's interior, which recreates a lit-up Dutch cityscape
European-like streets and cobblestone pavements. There are many devices that remind us of life in other countries, such as canals leading to the sea, flowers that remind us of the four seasons, and ambulances.
You can also experience aristocracy abroad!
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▲Palace Huis Ten Bosch
The area where the Dutch palaces are faithfully reproduced "Palace Huis Ten Bosch ".
With its gorgeous castles and gardens, it is a highly recommended area for photos at all locations.
At certain times of the year, exhibitions are held in the castle. In July 2020, ", the Great Picasso Exhibition "was being held.
A powerful illumination that can be enjoyed all year round
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Illumination at the time of July 2020
At Huis Ten Bosch, you can experience illumination at any time of the year.
Especially in autumn and winter, when the air is cool and the light is most brilliant, it transforms into the world's largest illumination theme park as "the Kingdom of Light "shining with 13 million light bulbs.
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Water, light, and music show held near Flower Road
Water, music, and light shows are lavishly presented throughout the park.
Enjoy a beautiful experience like no other.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Huis Ten Bosch
Address: Huistenbosch Town, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Access: 1 hour and 50 minutes from Fukuoka Airport by subway and express train
URL：https://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/
Dai-San-Higashi Station
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▲Daisanto Station
The Ariake Sea can be seen from the open platform, which has no roof or fence, making it the closest station to the sea in Japan.
The yellow train of Shimabara Railway runs through this station.
Yellow handkerchief to put your wishes on
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The Yellow Handkerchief of Happiness
The station is also famous as "handkerchief prayer "where you can write your wishes on a yellow handkerchief-like cloth and hang it up on the station platform.
The yellow handkerchiefs displayed at the station can be obtained from the gacha-gacha in the station platform shed.
Oil-based pens and desks are available at the station, and we encourage everyone to participate.
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Daisandong Station used as a location for CM
This station has been the location for commercials for drinking water "Kirin Lemon "and McDonald's products "McFlurry ".
Because the station is unmanned, you can preserve various memories of your trip at Daisandong Station, where you can take pictures like a scene from a TV drama.
Shirakimbo Plateau
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Rape blossoms in full bloom on the Shirakimine Plateau
Shirokimine Plateau, which stretches across an area of about 10,000 m2 on the hillside of 1,057-meter-high Mt. Gokehara, is filled with 100,000 rape blossoms in the spring and 200,000 cosmos in the fall.
Nearby is the Cosmos Flower and Space Museum, a facility where visitors can view nighttime astronomical observations and cosmos paintings on a large astronomical telescope.
The Cosmos Flower and Space Museum combines an observatory and museum, boasting a 270-degree field of view of the sky and ground, and includes an astronomical viewing room, observation deck, art gallery, and hall.
The hall is a glass-walled, hole-in-the-wall spot where you can take your meal while enjoying the spectacular view.
It is located deep in the mountains, so it takes some time to reach it, but that is why you can enjoy the spectacular view from the high point. You can see the sunrise over Isahaya Bay and Unzen in the Ariake Sea. The fact that there is no admission fee to the plateau is another reason for its popularity among men and women of all ages.
"Facility Information "
Name: Shirakimine Plateau
Address: 828-1 Shirokimine-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki 859-0307
Access: 20 minutes by car from JR Isahaya Station
URL：https://w-cosmos.jp/s_highlands.html
Fruit bus stop
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▲Pingyuan Bus Stop
Fruit bus stops in Nagasaki have become popular in recent years on social networking sites.
There are a total of 16 bus stops, 14 of which are located along the oceanfront on Route 207.
Cute street with 5 types of fruit installed.
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Tomato bus stop
This fruit bus stop is located in Konagai-cho, Isahaya, Nagasaki, and was renewed in 2017 and named "Tokimeki Fruit Bus Stop Street ".
In addition to melons, there are five other varieties: strawberries, tangerines, watermelons, melons, and tomatoes.
There are also grapes, a hidden fruit, down a short flight of stairs from the tomatoes at the Komakai bus stop.
The same fruits are located along the national highway, so they are easy to spot.
Tangerine's bus stop is also famous for being the location for an ice cream commercial.
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Melon Bus Stop
The fruit painted on the bus stop is very clear and faithful.
This bus stop is used by locals on a regular basis, and there is no specific parking area.
Please use good manners when sightseeing.
"Facility Information "
Name: Fruit Bus Stop
Address: 86-1 Isaki, Konagai-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki 859-0016
Phone number: 0957-34-2111
Access: 27 minutes by car from JR Isahaya Station
URL：https://www.isahaya-kankou.com/spot?mid=2764
Glass sand beach
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▲Glass sandy beach
Glass sand beach by Morizono Park, located just before the bridge to Nagasaki Airport.
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary sandy beach, but a closer look at the sand reveals that each piece is made of glass.
This sandy beach has been frequently mentioned in the media, and it has now become a mecca for installation spots.
Since the airport is nearby, you can see the airport and airplanes taking off and landing from the beach.
Definitely Instagram-worthy! A must-visit sandy beach on a women's trip
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Sandy beach
Of course, there are many pieces of glass falling, but the corners are properly rounded off, so there is no danger of injury, as they only sting a little when touched.
Since it is glass, bare feet are not allowed for safety reasons.
The shallow area was created by Nagasaki Prefecture in 2016 using waste glass reclaimed sand to improve water quality in Omura Bay. The multicolored glass glistens in the sunlight.
It is popular to use hands and small objects to take pictures for even more photogenic photos.
It is located really close to Nagasaki Airport, making it easy to incorporate into your itinerary.
If you have extra time before your flight, or if you are traveling through the airport, this is a great place to visit.
"Facility Information "
Name: Fruit Bus Stop
Address: 148 Morizono-cho, Omura-shi, Nagasaki 856-0815
Access: 5 minutes by car from Nagasaki Airport
URL：https://www.nagasaki-tabinet.com/guide/100774
summary
Nagasaki Prefecture has it all: historical buildings, foreign culture, scenery created by nature, and modern landscapes. There are many sightseeing spots that are essential for a women's trip. In addition to the tourist spots introduced in this article, Nagasaki has many other recommended spots for women's travel such as Glover Garden, Mount Inasa, Gunkanjima, and Dejima Island, where you can take stylish photos while feeling the history. With its well-developed trams and buses, Nagasaki is also a great place for solo travelers. We hope this article will help you visit Nagasaki and explore its fashionable spots.
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