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 · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

View on map

Nagasaki · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

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

Champonsara udonshippoku cuisineNagasaki castellaTurkish 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

Nagasaki Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

40–50 min

About 20 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

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 2027 – Mar 2028

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Yokohama›Shimizu›Osaka›+6›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From $11,250.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

10 nightsRound trip · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Oct 6, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaMay–Oct 2027

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

3 itineraries

Diamond Princess/ Princess Cruises

Yokohama›Hakodate›Niigata›+5›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From £888.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

10 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare check date unconfirmed

Last checked —Details

Japan & AsiaNov 2026

13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore

Diamond Princess/ Princess Cruises

Yokohama›Yokohama›Kagoshima›+6›Singapore

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

13 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaMar 2027

11-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

Diamond Princess/ Princess Cruises

Yokohama›Beppu›Hiroshima›+6›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From £1,221.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

11 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Jul 9, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaSep 2027

9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Yokohama›Shimizu›Kobe›+4›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From $13,050.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

9 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Sep 27, 2027

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaSep 2027

14-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Hong Kong

Viking Venus/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Yokohama›Shimizu›Osaka›+5›Hong Kong

Indicative fare

From $12,599.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

14 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Sep 30, 2027

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesJan 2027

72-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Marseille

Costa Deliziosa/ Costa Cruises

Sydney (Australia)›Newcastle (Port of Tyne)›Cairns›+23›Marseille

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

72 nightsOne way · 25 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesJan 2028

67-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton to Sydney (Australia)

Queen Elizabeth/ Cunard Line

Southampton›Lisbon›Santa Cruz de Tenerife›+17›Sydney (Australia)

Indicative fare

From ¥2,050,000

(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)

Fare level: Standard

67 nightsOne way · 19 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Jan 18, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaOct–Nov 2026

14-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

2 itineraries

Diamond Princess/ Princess Cruises

Yokohama›Hakodate›Aomori›+9›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From £1,611.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsRound trip · 11 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 9, 2026

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaMar–Aug 2027

12-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

2 itineraries

Celebrity Millennium/ Celebrity Cruises

Yokohama›Osaka›Kochi›+4›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From $1,920.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

12 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 9, 2026

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaMar 2027

8-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Incheon

Norwegian Jade/ Norwegian Cruise Line

Yokohama›Shimizu›Nagoya›+6›Incheon

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

8 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaMar 2027

12-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

Sapphire Princess/ Princess Cruises

Yokohama›Nagoya›Toba›+7›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From £1,211.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

12 nightsRound trip · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 5, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaApr 2027

13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

Sapphire Princess/ Princess Cruises

Yokohama›Miyako (Iwate)›Hakodate›+8›Yokohama

Indicative fare

From £1,255.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

13 nightsRound trip · 10 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Jul 30, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

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Model plans in this region

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Encyclopediaja.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcecity.nagasaki.lg.jp

Source: Wikipedia “Nagasaki”, “Wikipedia article (Japanese)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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