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Nagasaki, Japan · Asia

About Nagasaki

Nagasaki is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Obita, 19km from Hashima Island (Gunkanjima).

Nagasaki is a city located in Nagasaki, Japan. With a population of 409,118, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Nagasaki sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nagasaki to your route.

About Nagasaki

Nagasaki (長崎, Nagasaki; Japanese pronunciation: [na.ɡaꜜ.sa.kʲi, na.ŋa-], lit. 'Long Cape'), officially Nagasaki City (長崎市, Nagasaki-shi; [na.ɡa.sa.kʲi̥ꜜ.ɕi, na.ɡa.saꜜ.kʲi̥.ɕi, na.ŋa-]), is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Founded by the Portuguese, the port of

Read more Nagasaki became the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during the 16th through 19th centuries. The Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region have been recognized and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Part of Nagasaki was home to a major Imperial Japanese Navy base during the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War. Near the end of World War II, the American atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Nagasaki the second city in the world to experience a nuclear attack. The city was later rebuilt. As of February 1, 2024, Nagasaki has an estimated population of 392,281, and a population density of 966 people per km2. The total area is 405.86 km2 (156.70 sq mi).

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Where is Nagasaki located?

Nagasaki is located in Nagasaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.7500 latitude, 129.8833 longitude.

What is the population of Nagasaki?

Nagasaki has a population of approximately 409,118 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
409,118
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Nagasaki
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
32.7500, 129.8833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Nagasaki

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)

A haunting abandoned coal mining island off Nagasaki that resembles a battleship, now a UNESCO World Heritage site and tourist attraction.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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