Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the address?
5-6 Matsugae-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture (reception inside the Gunkanjima Digital Museum)
How do I get there?
About 5 minutes' walk from the Oura Tenshudo tram stop on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway (next to the Matsugae passenger terminal).
What are the opening hours?
8:00-17:00 (reception hours)
When is it closed?
Sailings are cancelled in rough weather or heavy seas (we contact you in advance if a sailing is cancelled).
How much is admission?
The tour fare (varying by season and seat type) plus the Gunkanjima landing fee: adults 650 yen, junior high and elementary school students 320 yen, paid on site.
Is there parking?
Parking is not available.
What is Gunkanjima (Hashima)?
It is an artificial undersea coal-mining island about 40 minutes by boat from Nagasaki Port. Sea walls surround the whole island, and the rows of high-rise concrete buildings resemble the battleship Tosa, which is why it is called Gunkanjima, battleship island. At its peak in 1960 about 5,300 people lived there, the highest population density in Japan at the time. It was inscribed in 2015 as part of the World Cultural Heritage site Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution.
How long does the tour take?
The Gunkanjima Concierge landing and cruise course is a cruise of about 2 hours 30 minutes. A dedicated guide accompanies you from departure, through the landing, the walk round and the cruise.
Is landing guaranteed?
Whether you can land depends on the weather and sea conditions on the day. If the swell around the Dolphin Pier at Gunkanjima is too great, landing is not possible and the tour may call at Takashima instead. We contact you in advance if a sailing is cancelled or changed.
Do I need to book in advance?
Advance booking is required. Under Nagasaki City regulations only a limited number of operators may land on Gunkanjima, and numbers are capped. Tours are popular and often sell out early, so please book as far ahead as you can.
Where is the reception?
Reception is inside the Gunkanjima Digital Museum in Matsugae-machi, about 5 minutes' walk from the Oura Tenshudo tram stop on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway.
How much is the landing fee?
In addition to the tour fare, a landing fee for Gunkanjima is payable on site: 650 yen for adults and 320 yen for junior high and elementary school students (children aged 3-6 below school age are free). Please pay it locally.
Can pre-school children take part?
Pre-school children may take part, though depending on conditions at the pier we may ask them to wait on board with a guardian. If you are prone to seasickness, please bring medication.
Are there different seat types?
As well as general unreserved seating, there are reserved seats in the centre of the second deck (with various services and a souvenir) and reserved window seats on the second deck (with priority access to the deck and a souvenir). Please see the official website for details.
Is there a discount for visitors with disabilities?
Holders of a disability certificate receive a discount on the fare. Please select the relevant option for yourself and any companion when booking, and be sure to bring and show the certificate on the day.
What should I wear or bring?
As you will be walking round the ruined areas of the island, comfortable shoes are recommended. The weather and sea breeze can make it cold, so bring something to put on. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking medication beforehand.