A City of Peace and Tourism

Nagasaki, City of Peace

When the atomic bomb was first dropped, it was said that “no grass would grow there for 50 years,” but over the following decades, Nagasaki established itself as a tourist destination and has continued to thrive to this day.

Because of its tragic history, Nagasaki is imbued with a deep commitment to peace today.

Nagasaki, a tourist destination

Nagasaki tourism has long emphasized its historical heritage, which dates back to ancient times.

Today, the city is constantly evolving to become a destination where visitors can enjoy a blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch cultures and cuisine—often referred to as “Wa-Ka-Ran”—as well as festivals that have evolved uniquely from its history as Japan’s sole port for overseas trade, and 

Nagasaki: A City Famous for Night Views

Nagasaki City features a unique “bowl-shaped” topography centered around Nagasaki Port.

It might be easier to understand if I described it as a landscape where “the mountains rise right up from the sea.”

As a result, the city has very little flat land, earning it the long-standing nickname “the City of Slopes.”

Thanks to this unique topography, beautiful night views can be enjoyed from virtually anywhere in the city center. In 2012 and 2022, it was designated as one of the “New Three Great Night View Cities of the World.”