Exploring Nagasaki & Surrounds.
#Nagasaki.
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Highlights: Glover Garden, Dutch Slope, Nagasaki Seaside Park (pictured), Shinchi Chinatown, Megane Bridge, Kofukuji, Wakamiya Inari Shrine (viewing point), Suwa Shrine, Fukusaiji (viewing point), The Sanno Shrine One-Legged Torii Gate, Peace Park, Mirador Tenshudo (viewing point), and Urakami Cathedral.
#Day Trips from Nagasaki.
1. Shimabara.
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Journey Duration: The Shinkansen will take just under 10 minutes from Nagasaki to Isahaya. From Isahaya Shimabara Line Trains go on to Shimabara, taking just over an hour.
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Highlights - Shimabara: Koi no oyogu Machi Dori, Shimabara 3 Shiba Inu, Shimabara Castle, Shimabara Bukeyashika (Samurai Residence Street - pictured), Takeshima Shrine, Yutorogi Foot Bath, Yuusui-Teien Shimeiso (garden), and Nehan Statue.
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Rail Pass: A JR Rail Pass is only valid for travel between Nagasaki and Isahaya. For travel on the Shimabara Railway, a separate ticket will need to be purchased before boarding. Note: at the time of writing, IC cards can not be used on the Shimabara Railway.
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Bonus Tip: Be sure to bring along some cash to purchase a ticket for the Shimabara Railway.
2. Isahaya.
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Journey Duration: A Shinkansen from Nagasaki will take just under 10 minutes to reach Isahaya Station.
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Highlights - Isahaya: Isahaya Shrine, Isahaya Park and Megane Bridge of Isahaya (pictured), Takashiro Shrine, Joyama Park Square, Joyama Observation Deck, and Mitachiyama Inari Shrine.
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Rail Pass: A JR Rail Pass can be used on this journey.