Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki

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Nishisonogi is a district located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°49'54"N, 129°52'5"E

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Nishisonogi District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Mount Inasa.

3.9 miS
Commemorative park honoring bomb victims
Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki
99 min walk • Nagasaki Peace Park, nestled in the historically rich city of Nagasaki, Japan, stands as a profound symbol of peace and a poignant reminder of the tragic consequences of war. The park was established to commemorate the devastating atomic bombing on August 9, 1945...
4.1 miS
Exhibits about the 1945 nuclear attack
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
105 min walk • The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum stands as a poignant reminder of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare, located in the city of Nagasaki, Japan. This somber museum is dedicated to the second atomic bomb that was dropped on August 9, 1945, which devastated the...
3.8 miS
Catholic church and WWII atomic bomb site
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Nagasaki
98 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Ōura Church, stands as a testament to the enduring faith and complex history of Christianity in the country. This Roman Catholic church, recognized as a symbol of the...
5.6 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mount Inasa, Nagasaki
142 min walk • Mount Inasa, a prominent hill located in the vibrant city of Nagasaki, Japan, offers one of the most stunning night views in the country. The hill, rising to a modest height of 333 meters, provides a panoramic vista of Nagasaki's cityscape, a sight so breathtaking that...
5.5 miS
Prominent Shinto shrine with many stairs
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
141 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...
5.4 miS
Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
Siebold Memorial Museum, Nagasaki
139 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.
5.3 miS
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
136 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.
5.5 miS
Culture museum devoted to Nagasaki
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki
140 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".
4.1 miS
Monument to victims of the atomic bomb
Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Nagasaki
105 min walk • The Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims is a commemorative monument in Nagasaki, Japan, situated next to its Atomic Bomb Museum. The Peace Park is nearby.
4.6 miS
Cemetery
Sakamoto International Cemetery, Nagasaki
117 min walk • The Sakamoto International Cemetery is located in Sakamoto in the Urakami area of the city of Nagasaki, Japan. The cemetery for foreigners was established following the 1888 closure of an earlier burial ground near the international quarter of the city. It is administered by the city government.
5.5 miS
Historic Zen Buddhist temple complex
Shōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
140 min walk • Shōfuku-ji is an Ōbaku Zen temple in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Manjusan. It was founded by Tetsushin Dōhan, the grandson of Ingen, with support from Nagasaki bugyō and Chinese merchants, and construction was completed in 1677.

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How to get to Nishisonogi District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nishisonogi District:

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Kouda (22 min walk)
Nagayo (28 min walk)