View Japan & Asia on the mapA Japanese port town charming for its history and exotic atmosphere. Highlights are the streetscapes where Japanese, Western and Chinese cultures mingle, and the night view.

Nagasaki

Nagasaki · Japan · 32.74, 129.87

Nagasaki is a port city rich in international history that remained open to overseas trade even during Japan’s period of isolation. Dejima, Glover Garden, the historic Western-style buildings, and Chinatown reflect its distinctive cultural blend. Known as a city of hills, it is also famous for views from Mount Inasa and the night scenery.

Port highlights

About 400,000 people

Population

The temperate humid climate brings hot, humid summers with frequent rain during the rainy and typhoon seasons, while winters are relatively mild with little snow.

Climate

Japanese

Language

Japanese yen (JPY)

Currency

Spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) are comfortable. The rainy season (June to July) and typhoon season are best avoided

Best time to visit

Local food

Champon, sara udon, shippoku cuisine, Nagasaki castella, Turkish rice

Sights

Glover GardenDejimaNight view from Mount InasaOura Church and Peace Park

Monthly average high / low temperatures

11°

4°Jan

12°

5°Feb

15°

8°Mar

20°

12°Apr

24°

16°May

27°

20°Jun

30°

25°Jul

32°

25°Aug

29°

22°Sep

24°

17°Oct

19°

11°Nov

13°

6°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Nagasaki · about 0.8 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108

Water 370 ml

¥485

Coffee

¥900

Inexpensive meal

¥650

Local beer

¥500

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Fukuoka (about 110 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

NGS

Nearest airport

40–50 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Japan & AsiaSep–Nov 2027

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Nagasaki

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

14-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Hong Kong to Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

Sources