Dejima is yet another 17th-century remnant of Nagasaki's vast history. Initially built as a trade exchange island by local traders to house Portuguese traders, it became a Dutch trading post for two centuries. It was later merged with the mainland. The sheer brilliance of the fan-shaped artificial island and the technology used back then for construction, is amazing. Dejima is now a Japanese National Historic site, and can be visited by the public.
Also called the Church of the 26 Japanese martyrs, the Oura Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic Church that was made in 1864 for the growing number of foreign merchants. It is considered as the oldest Christian Church that has withstood the test of time. It is also the first western building to be given the designation of a National Treasure. Additionally, in the church complex, there are three more buildings: the KyuRa Scripture Seminary, the Former Archbishop Museum and the Evangelism School.
Omura Park is not only a historical park but also one of the best places in town to view cherry blossoms. With about 2000 cherry trees, it is indeed a sight to behold during the onset of spring. But that's not all. This beautiful city park also is home to 300,000 Japanese irises and 10,000 azaleas. Nestled on the Omura Bay, the spellbinding landscape of blossoms along with water elements will just captivate you. If you are in town between March to June, don't miss the flower festival held in the park.
The Siebold Memorial Museum pays a tribute to Philip Franz Von Siebold, the great German physician who played a significant role in the field of science as well as the development of Japan. Philip Franz Von Siebold presented the Hydrangea Otaksa commonly known as Hydrangea, the flower of the city. The museum is a replica of his house in Leiden and houses all the artifacts and events associated with this famous personality, including his family tree. A truly great place to go to if you are interested knowing this genius.
Nagasaki Brick Hall is a convention center and conference venue, one of the most perfect locations for corporate events. The center also doubles up as a concert venue, showcasing the best musicians from in and around the town. Besides this, the Nagasaki Brick Hall is also home to five meeting rooms and a lounge. There are guest rooms on-site for those who wish to stay overnight. The main hall also houses six booths for simultaneous language interpretation and has a total seating capacity of 2002 people. An exhibition space at this grand hall, is also on offer.
Nagasaki's China Town is not big, but it is certainly sufficient given its size compared to that of the city. It consists of a pair of crisscrossing streets with north, south, east and west gates. Within is everything you might expect: Chinese restaurants big and small, Chinese-style architecture and decorations, and a number of gift shops. The bright, orange glow at night is particularly warm and inviting, with ample parking nearby. Be aware that you may have to wait at many of the restaurants in this ever-popular section of the city.