Question 1

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

10-36 Oura-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Question 2

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 3 minutes' walk from the Oura Tenshudo tram stop on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, or about 3 minutes' walk from the Oura Tenshudo-shita stop on the Nagasaki bus.

Question 3

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:30)

Question 4

When is it closed?

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Open every day (please check the official website for the latest information).

Question 5

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 660 yen, high school students 440 yen, elementary and junior high school students 330 yen (please check the official website for current rates).

Question 6

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

Question 7

What is the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine?

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It is the only authentic Confucian shrine in Japan built by resident Chinese. Founded in 1893, it is dedicated to Confucius, the founder of Confucianism. The elaborate Chinese roof tiles and the life-size stone statues of the 72 sages in the grounds are among its many highlights.

Question 8

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:30). It is generally open all year round, but please check the official website or call for the latest information.

Question 9

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

As a guide, adults 660 yen, high school students 440 yen and elementary and junior high school students 330 yen. Please see the official website for current rates.

Question 10

What is displayed in the Chinese History Museum?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese History Museum adjoining the shrine displays many Chinese cultural treasures of national-treasure rank on loan from the Palace Museum in Beijing, a valuable display showing the historical links between Japan and China.

Question 11

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 3 minutes' walk from the Oura Tenshudo tram stop on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, or about 3 minutes' walk from the Oura Tenshudo-shita stop on the Nagasaki bus. It is convenient to visit together with Glover Garden and Oura Church.

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

The Nagasaki Confucius Shrine has no car park of its own. Please use a paid car park nearby.

Question 13

How long should I allow?

Accepted Answer

Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours to see the shrine grounds, the 72 sage statues and the Chinese History Museum at leisure.

Question 14

What architectural style is it?

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It is an authentic shrine building based on the Chinese architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with brightly coloured roof tiles, fine decoration and a dignified progression from the gate to the main hall, giving the atmosphere of mainland China.

Question 15

Can I visit together with Glover Garden and Oura Church?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Nagasaki Confucius Shrine, Glover Garden and Oura Church are all in the Minamiyamate district of Nagasaki, within walking distance of each other. It is a very popular area for a half-day or full-day visit.

Question 16

Can I take photographs?

Accepted Answer

Please check the official website or ask staff on site about photography in the grounds and the museum. Some exhibits in the Chinese History Museum may be subject to restrictions.

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