Oranda-zaka, Nagasaki

Name: Oranda-zaka
Address: Nagasaki, Japan

#29 among attractions in Nagasaki

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Oranda-zaka, also known as the Dutch Slope or Hollander Slope, is a scenic sloping street in the Higashiyamate area of Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Its name is derived from the numerous western, notably Dutch merchants that settled in the area in the second half of the 19th century. ()

Local name: オランダ坂 Coordinates: 32°44'18"N, 129°52'23"E

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Oranda-zaka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prefectural Art Museum, Glover Garden, Dejima, Oura Catholic Church.

~1520 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki
8 min walk • The Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum, a beacon of culture nestled in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, is an institution dedicated to the arts and a hub for creative expression. This contemporary museum, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, is situated near...
~1910 ftSW
Museum, Garden, Historical place
Glover Garden, Nagasaki
10 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, Glover Garden stands as a serene testament to the city's rich international heritage. This open-air museum, dedicated to the memory of Scottish merchant Thomas Blake Glover, offers visitors a glimpse into...
~1990 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dejima, Nagasaki
10 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Dejima stands as a unique testament to Japan's period of seclusion and its selective engagement with the outside world. This fan-shaped artificial island, now a compelling museum, was originally constructed in 1636 as a single...
~1790 ftSW
Landmark 19th-century Catholic church
Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, Oura Catholic Church stands as a poignant testament to the enduring faith and tumultuous history of Christianity in the country. Constructed in 1864, this Gothic-style structure is not only an architectural marvel but...
1.2 miNE
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
30 min walk • Suwa Shrine, nestled in the heart of Nagasaki, Japan, is a revered Shinto sanctuary that stands as a testament to the city's spiritual heritage. This sacred site, imbued with tranquility and tradition, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life and a glimpse...
0.7 miNE
Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
18 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Japan, Sōfuku-ji is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that characterizes the region. This historic temple, an exemplar of Ming Dynasty architecture, was founded in 1629 by a Chinese monk as a place of worship for...
1.6 miNE
Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
Siebold Memorial Museum, Nagasaki
42 min walk • Siebold Memorial Museum was opened in Nagasaki city in 1989 in honour of Philipp Franz von Siebold's great contributions to the development of modern science in Japan.
~1070 ftS
Confucian shrine with Chinese artifacts
Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki
6 min walk • Kōshi-byō is a Confucian temple in Nagasaki, Japan. Today the land on which it stands is owned by the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo.
1.1 miN
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
29 min walk • The Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument were built on Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan in June 1962 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the canonization by the Roman Catholic Church of the Christians executed on the site on February 5, 1597.
1.1 miN
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
28 min walk • The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture in Nagasaki, Japan is one of the few museums in Japan devoted to the theme of "overseas exchange".
0.7 miNE
Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
19 min walk • Meganebashi or Spectacles Bridge, over the Nakashima River was built in Nagasaki in 1634 by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo who was in the second generation of Chinese monks living at Kofukuji Temple.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oranda-zaka?

Nearby attractions include Kwassui Women's University, Nagasaki (1 min walk), Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Chanpon Museum, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki (8 min walk).

How to get to Oranda-zaka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oranda-zaka:

Tram

Ourakaigan-dori • Lines: 長崎電気軌道5号系統 (4 min walk)
Medical Center • Lines: 長崎電気軌道5号系統 (5 min walk)

Bus

Shinchi Bus Terminal (7 min walk)
Bus station#50 (14 min walk)

Ferry

長崎 • Lines: 長崎～奈良尾～福江 (16 min walk)
元船 (18 min walk)

Train

Nagasaki (26 min walk)