Question 1

How do I get there from Nagasaki Station?

Accepted Answer

The nearest stop is Dejima on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, about 1 minute's walk. From JR Nagasaki Station it is about 15-16 minutes' walk. Taxis and local buses can also be used.

Question 2

Are there guided tours?

Accepted Answer

Guided tours are held regularly. The dates are on the news page of the official website. They are most often held at weekends, so we recommend checking before you visit.

Question 3

Can I hire a kimono?

Accepted Answer

The kimono hire service Dejima Hoppen is available on site. You can choose from more than 100 kimono, and choosing and dressing takes about 20 minutes. Sandals, a bag and hair ornaments are included, so you need bring nothing.

Question 4

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

8:00-21:00 (last admission 20:40), open all year. It stays open in the evening, so you can also see Dejima lit up after dark.

Question 5

Can I visit in the evening?

Accepted Answer

The site stays open until last admission at 20:40, so you can see Dejima lit up after dark. The magical atmosphere, quite different from the daytime, is popular.

Question 6

Is it enjoyable for children?

Accepted Answer

As well as seeing the historic buildings, there are things children enjoy, such as trying period dress and taking photographs. Explanations using CG and film also make the history feel close at hand.

Question 7

What aspects of Western culture reached Japan through Dejima?

Accepted Answer

Pastimes such as billiards and badminton, words still used today that come from Dutch such as glass, camera and lens, and foods such as sugar all came through Dejima. Many animals, including elephants, camels and tigers, also entered the country here.

Question 8

What is Dejima?

Accepted Answer

It is a fan-shaped artificial island that served as Japan's only window on the West during the closed-country period of the Edo era. Built in 1636, it was the site of trade with the Netherlands for 218 years. Restoration work aiming at its appearance in the early 19th century is under way, and 16 buildings have been completed.

Question 9

Which buildings have been restored?

Accepted Answer

Sixteen buildings have been restored so far, including the Chief Factor's Residence (the Kapitan's quarters). They range from buildings of the closed-country period (around 1820) to a stone warehouse of the late Edo period (the 1860s), the warehouse of the Hatman trading house where Sakamoto Ryoma's Kaientai came to do business, so you can trace how Dejima changed across the periods.

Question 10

Is there a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

There is the Nagasaki Naigai Club Restaurant on Dejima, where you can eat. Opening hours vary through the year, so please check the news on the official website for the latest information.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Dejima has no car park of its own, but Times Nagasaki Dejimamachi (1 Dejimamachi, Nagasaki City) is close by, 1 minute's walk from the west water gate entrance and 4 minutes from the main gate. Showing your parking ticket at the ticket office or information desk gives a 100 yen discount on parking.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 510 yen, high school students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, under school age free (please check the official website for current prices).

Question 13

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 1 minute's walk from the Dejima tram stop on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, or about 15 minutes' walk from JR Nagasaki Station.

Question 14

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

6-1 Dejimamachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

8:00-21:00 (last admission 20:40).

Question 16

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open all year.

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

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