Carefully selected by Nagasaki locals! A photogenic trip to Nagasaki for 2 nights and 3 days

9:30 World Cultural Heritage Sites: Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and the Amakusa Region: "Shitsu Village in Sotome" and "Oono Village in Sotome"

The "Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and Amakusa" are evidence of the unique cultural traditions of the hidden Christians of Nagasaki and the Amakusa region, who continued to practice their faith in secret even during the period when Christianity was banned. We will visit two of the sites that make up the site. The "Shitsu Village in Sotome," where Christians continued to practice their faith by secretly worshipping holy images, and the "Oono Village in Sotome," where Christians continued to practice their faith while disguising themselves as Shintoists. We hope you will take a stroll around the area while thinking about this page of history.
The ocean below (Sumo Nada) is also beautiful, and if the weather is good you can even see the Goto Islands, making this a great driving course.

World Cultural Heritage: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Regions: "Shitsu Village in Sotome" and "Oono Village in Sotome"

Approximately 20 minutes by car

11:30 Sunflower Restaurant

For today's lunch, enjoy Nagasaki's soul food, "Toruko Rice." Toruko Rice is a kid's lunch for adults, with pilaf, tonkatsu, and spaghetti on one plate. Each restaurant has its own unique style, with different types of pilaf and spaghetti, and tonkatsu replaced with hamburger steak or croquette. Himawari-tei is very popular with locals for its variety and volume.

Sunflower Restaurant

Approximately 40 minutes by car

13:00 Meganebashi Bridge - Oura Cathedral and Glover Garden

The must-see spots for taking great photos are the classic Meganebashi Bridge, Oura Cathedral, and Glover Garden. Even if you live in Nagasaki, you'll find yourself pointing your camera at these spots. We recommend parking your car around Dejima and taking a tram ride around the area.
Both are indispensable structures when talking about the history of Nagasaki. Of these, Oura Cathedral is a component part of the "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region," and the Former Glover House is a component part of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution," making them interesting World Heritage sites.
Searching for the "heart stones" hidden under Megane Bridge and Glover Garden is also very popular. Finding one may bring you happiness!

Meganebashi Bridge - Oura Cathedral and Glover Garden

Approximately 30 minutes on foot

15:30 Waterside Forest Park - Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum - Dejima Wharf

From Glover Garden, walk along the seafront towards Dejima Wharf. The view from Mizube no Mori Park is a symbolic view of the port city of Nagasaki, with the shipyard docks, Megami Bridge and the occasional cruise ship passing by. You can also see the Giant Cantilever Crane, which is still in use and is a component part of another World Heritage Site in Nagasaki, the Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution. On the way to Dejima Wharf is the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum, designed by Kengo Kuma. It's a beautiful building that will have you taking photos without even realizing it.

Waterside Forest Park - Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum - Dejima Wharf

Approximately 2 minutes walk

16:00 Delicious Restaurant Attic

After a full day of sightseeing, enjoy a delicious cappuccino at Attic. The beautiful latte art will soothe your fatigue. If you wish, you can request latte art of "Ryoma-san," "Yataro-san," or "Glover-san," which have become Nagasaki specialties. These three men were active in Nagasaki from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, and laid the foundation for the development of Japan. Thank you for your efforts in a photogenic Nagasaki trip until the very end!

Delicious Restaurant Attic