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    Nagasaki travel guide with the JR Pass

    Nagasaki is one of the most distinctive cities in Japan, with Dutch, Chinese and Catholic heritage layered onto a dramatic harbour. The Nishi Kyushu shinkansen and JR Kyushu network make it easy to reach with a JR Pass.

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    Getting to Nagasaki by JR

    • From Hakata (Fukuoka): Limited express Relay Kamome to Takeo Onsen, transfer to Kamome shinkansen, around 90 minutes.
    • From Tokyo: Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen to Hakata, then continue. About 7 hours total.
    • All shinkansen and limited express legs are covered by the JR Pass.
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    Top sights

    • Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.
    • Glover Garden and the historic Dutch slope.
    • Dejima reconstructed Dutch trading post.
    • Mount Inasa night view, one of Japan's top three.
    • Gunkanjima battleship island boat tour.
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    Day trips from Nagasaki

    • Huis Ten Bosch Dutch theme park, 90 minutes on JR Seaside Liner.
    • Sasebo and the 99 Islands, around 100 minutes by JR.
    • Unzen onsen via JR plus bus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to common questions.

    Is the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen covered by the JR Pass?

    Yes, the Kamome shinkansen between Takeo Onsen and Nagasaki is fully covered.

    How long should I spend in Nagasaki?

    Two days is comfortable for the city. Add a third day for Huis Ten Bosch or Sasebo.

    Can I combine Nagasaki and Fukuoka in one trip?

    Yes. Stay in Fukuoka and do Nagasaki as an overnight or long day trip with the JR Pass.

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