Explore Nagasaki: What to Do and See During the Pokémon GO Wild Area Event

Must-Visit Sightseeing Spots During the Event

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  Peace Park

  Nagasaki Peace Park is built on a low hill to the north of the hypocenter of the atomic bomb blast. It was created to represent the wish for world peace and a vow that such a tragic war would never be repeated. 

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  Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

  Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum covers the history of this event in the accessible form of a story. It begins with the disastrous scene of the attack and includes the events leading up to the dropping of the atomic bomb, the reconstruction of Nagasaki up to the present day, the history of nuclear weapons development, and the hope for a peaceful world free of nuclear weapons.

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  Nagasaki Hypocenter Park

  On August 9th, 1945, an atomic bomb detonated 500 meters above Matsuyama in Nagasaki City at 11:02am. The area within a 2.5 kilometer radius of the hypocenter was utterly devastated, and the rest of the city was left in ruins.

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  Dejima

  Dejima Protestant Seminary, a restored and preserved wooden two-storey building constructed in 1877, was Japan's first Protestant seminary. Here, we have experimented with exhibitions using models and graphics that take two perspectives.

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  Mt. Inasa & Nagasaki Ropeway

  Rising 333 meters above sea level in the center of Nagasaki, Mount Inasa Park in the Inasa mountain range is a natural park beloved by the residents of the city.

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  Glover Garden

  Glover Garden is situated on the southern slope of a mountain, ensuring that the garden's flowers can be enjoyed in full bloom throughout the year.

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  Oura Cathedral / La cathédrale d’Oura

  Oura Cathedral is one of the components that demonstrates what triggered the end of Hidden Christians’ hiding. Hidden Christians met the missionaries for the first time in two centuries (the ‘Discovery of Hidden Christians’). 

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  Shinchi Chinatown

  The Shinchi area was originally land reclaimed for warehouses used by Chinese boats. Today it is one of Japan’s top three Chinatowns, featuring a total of 250m crisscrossing roads filled with Chinese restaurants, shops and large red Chinese gates.
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  Megane-Bashi (Spectacles Bridge)

  In 1570, during the period of national isolation when Dejima was established upon the opening of the Port of Nagasaki, the Nakajima River's importance to trade made it the central artery of the city. In 1634, Japan's first Chinese-style stone bridge, the Spectacle Bridge, was constructed.

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  Gunkanjima Digital Museum

  Hashima (also known as Gunkanjima) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 as a part of the components of “Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining”. At  the Gunkanjima Digital Museum, you learn about the history of Gunkanjima in its prime days as well as many fun and interactive activities.

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  Suwa Shrine

  After being burnt down by Christians during the Warring States period, this shrine was rebuilt in 1625 in Matsumori. It was later moved to its current location high above the city center and is enjoyed by many people in Nagasaki. Every autumn the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival, one of the three biggest in Japan, takes place here.
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Local Dishes You Can’t Miss

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  Chinese Cuisine (Chanpon, Sara Udon)

  Champon Noodles:  A hearty noodle dish with pork, seafood, and vegetables in a rich broth
  Sara Udon Noodles: deep-fried Chinese noodles topped with thickened ingredients.

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  Turkish Rice

  Nagasaki’s classic Western-style cuisine features a “one-plate” dish that includes popular items such as tonkatsu (pork cutlet), pilaf, and spaghetti. Each restaurant adds its own unique variation, making every plate a little different.

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  Seafoods

  For seafood lovers, Nagasaki is is ranked No.1 for having the most variety of fish, with over 250 species and you can try various delicious seafoods in various ways including sashimi, sushi, seafood rice bowl and so on.

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  Nagasaki Wagyu (Japanese Beef)

  Nagasaki Wagyu, which have  superb balance between the lean and marble meat, provides a juicy and tender texture. There are many restaurants offers exceptional Nagasaki Wagyu at an affordable price as the menu of steak, hamburger, suki-yaki and Japanese barbeque.

Special Event Spots During Pokémon GO Wild Area

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  Nagasaki Stadium City

  This facility contains a home stadium for “V-Varen Nagasaki” which is a professional soccer club in Japan, and a home arena for “Nagasaki Velca”, one of the professional basketball teams in Japan. Furthermore, this new complex also offers the experience to stay the first soccer-stadium-view hotel in Japan. Shopping mall (restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and so on) and entertainment attractions such as an indoor sports facility are also in the spotlight for visitors.
  
  ・Restrooms Available（Inside the building）

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  Nagasaki Station

  The station is located in Onoue-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on the Kyushu Railway Line.
  It is the central station of Nagasaki City, the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture, and the terminus of the Nagasaki Main Line.
  
  ・Restrooms Available（Inside Nagasaki Kamome Market / Dejima Messe Nagasaki）

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  Don't miss! - The Poké lids in Nagasaki city is set the location of a 2-minute walk from Nagasaki Station’s Inasa (West) Exit.

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  Nagasaki Prefectural Government Building / Onoue-no-oka

  It locates in the heart of Nagasaki city, approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Nagasaki Station or the Goto-machi tram stop.
  From the observation terrace on the 8th floor, you can enjoy panoramic views of Nagasaki Port and the city.
  
  ・Restrooms Available（Inside Nagasaki Prefectural Government Building / Onoue-no-oka Parking Lot）

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  Nagasaki Water Front Park

  This relaxing spot in Nagasaki Port’s Bay Area is full of water and greenery. With its charming canals and open spaces, it’s a symbol of Nagasaki where many visitors come to unwind. The park has a calm and spacious atmosphere, making it a perfect place to chill.
  
  ・Restrooms Available （Inside the Park）

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  The Former Nagasaki Prefectural Government Building

  The site of the former Nagasaki prefectural government building is located right in front of the Dejima, one of the popular sightseeing spots in Nagasaki city and now a lively area used for events and social gatherings. During the event, you will find food trucks here too - perfect for a snack break!
  
  ・Restrooms available (Inside Edomachi Park / Omotemon-bashi Park)

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  Hama-machi Arcade

  Also affectionately known as the “Hama-machi Shopping Street,” this arcade offers a wide range of shopping from everyday items to souvenir and luxury goods.
  Don't forget to take pictures of special decorations and post it on your SNS!
  
  ・Restrooms Available（At Hama-machi Garden within Hama-machi arcade）

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Best Ways to Get Around: Discount passes available in Nagasaki city

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  One-day/24-hour Pass for Nagasaki City Tram

  Unlimited rides on Nagasaki city trams are available for one day. Tickets are available in both paper and mobile version.  With the mobile version, you can purchase a 24-hour pass.

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   Don’t miss! - You can also check where "Ampharos-designed tram" is running. Try searching for the low-floor tram with vehicle number “3002” on the website. 

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  One-Day/24-hours Pass for Nagasaki Bus

  A value ticket that allows unlimited boarding and alighting of buses within designated areas of Nagasaki city for one day. It comes with coupons that can be used at various facilities and shops in Nagasaki city.

Souvenirs from Nagasaki - Perfect for Family, Friends ... or Yourself!

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  Castella
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  Champon
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  biwa (loquat) jelly