Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Nagasaki

Name: Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture
Address: 1-1-1 Tateyama, Nagasaki, 850-0007, Japan
Telephone: +81 95-818-8366

#15 among attractions in Nagasaki

Museum, History museum

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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". ()

Local name: 長崎歴史文化博物館 Coordinates: 32°45'10"N, 129°52'44"E

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1-1-1 TateyamaNagasaki 850-0007 Japan

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+81 95-818-8366

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Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prefectural Art Museum, Dejima, Suwa Shrine, Sōfuku-ji.

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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dejima, Nagasaki
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~1230 ftE
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Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
6 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...
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Zen temple with Ming-era architecture
Sōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
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Exhibits on physician Philip von Siebold
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1.3 miS
Confucian shrine with Chinese artifacts
Confucius Shrine, Nagasaki
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0.4 miW
Memorial to Christians executed in 1597
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, Nagasaki
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0.4 miS
Stone arch bridge dating to 1634
Megane Bridge, Nagasaki
11 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.
0.5 miSE
Revered temple complex built in 1624
Kofukuji, Nagasaki
12 min walk • Kōfuku-ji or Tōmeizan Kōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Ōbaku school of Zen established in 1624 in Nagasaki, Japan. It is an important cultural asset designated by the government.
1 miNW
Cemetery
Sakamoto International Cemetery, Nagasaki
27 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.
~610 ftW
Historic Zen Buddhist temple complex
Shōfuku-ji, Nagasaki
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture open?

Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 7 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture?

Nearby attractions include Shōfuku-ji, Nagasaki (3 min walk), Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Fukusai-ji, Nagasaki (6 min walk), Zhang qi shi li tu shu guan, Nagasaki (10 min walk).

How to get to Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture:

Tram

Sakuramachi • Lines: 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (6 min walk)
Civic Hall • Lines: 長崎電気軌道3号系統 (7 min walk)

Bus

Nagasaki Eki-mae (11 min walk)
Bus station#50 (14 min walk)

Train

Nagasaki (16 min walk)
Urakami (32 min walk)

Ferry

元船 (16 min walk)
長崎 • Lines: 長崎～奈良尾～福江 (22 min walk)