Dejima, Nagasaki

Name: Dejima
Address: Nagasaki, Japan
Telephone: +81 95-821-7200

#24 among attractions in Nagasaki

Island, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Dejima was a Portuguese and subsequently Dutch trading post at Nagasaki, Japan, from 1634 to 1854. Dejima was also the location for trade with the Chinese at the time, and thus the only place designated for foreign trade and exchange during the historical Japanese Edo period. ()

Local name: 出島 Coordinates: 32°44'37"N, 129°52'23"E

Address

Nagasaki Japan

Contact

+81 95-821-7200

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Day trips

Dejima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1130 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki
6 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...
0.7 miS
Museum, Garden, Historical place
Glover Garden, Nagasaki
18 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...
~330 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dejima, Nagasaki
2 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...
0.7 miS
Landmark 19th-century Catholic church
Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki
17 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...
0.9 miNE
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
23 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...
0.6 miE
Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
17 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...
1.4 miNE
Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
Siebold Memorial Museum, Nagasaki
36 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.
0.5 miS
Confucian shrine with Chinese artifacts
Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki
14 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.
0.8 miN
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
20 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.
0.7 miNE
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
19 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".
0.5 miNE
Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
13 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 Dejima?

Nearby attractions include Dejima, Nagasaki (2 min walk), Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Prefectural Art Museum, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Kwassui Women's University, Nagasaki (9 min walk).

How to get to Dejima by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dejima:

Tram

Dejima • Lines: 長崎電気軌道1号系統, 長崎電気軌道2号系統 (3 min walk)
Shinchi Chinatown • Lines: 長崎電気軌道1号系統, 長崎電気軌道2号系統, 長崎電気軌道5号系統 (4 min walk)

Bus

Shinchi Bus Terminal (4 min walk)
Bus station#50 (6 min walk)

Ferry

長崎 • Lines: 長崎～奈良尾～福江 (10 min walk)
元船 (9 min walk)

Train

Nagasaki (18 min walk)