Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Time Zone
JST (UTC+9)
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May
Typical Duration
12-24 nights
Price Range
$388–$91,949 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Its rich history as Japan's only major port open to foreign trade during the Edo period, combined with stunning coastal scenery and proximity to historic sites like the Peace Memorial Park in nearby Hiroshima.
Cruises that visit Nagasaki
- cruises to Nagasaki
- Nagasaki sailings
- Nagasaki cruises
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 8-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 9-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 9-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 9-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 10-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 10-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 10-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
Build Your Day in Nagasaki
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Huis Ten Bosch
Attractions range from shows to a triple-decker carousel and a ropes course.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Glover Garden
Steps & escalators to get to mansion, gardens and waterfalls.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
The museum is crammed full of real life exhibits with pieces from the blast.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Megane Bridge
A perfect 15-minute pitstop while exploring the city.
Peace Park Nagasaki
Nice park to stroll and of course with several meaningful installations.
Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown
Plenty of variety and kid friendly.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Amu Plaza Nagasaki
Big mall with tons of shops and restautants.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort
almost like a Disney boat ride on rails under the water.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Original Chawanmushi YOSSOU (Hamamachi Main Branch)
Good food and service but on the pricey side.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Youme Town Yumesaito
Awesome mall, tons of choices, and right by the water with a good view.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
MIRAI NAGASAKI COCOWALK
The mall has easy access by street car (Tram), taxi or bus.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Shikairo
Great food, good portions and fair prices.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Suwa Shrine
Overall, highly recommend making a pitstop here to reset your mind and body!
Inasa-yama Park
Great place to go with kids from 1 year old to elementary.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Tsuruchan
The food is very rustic and old fashioned, but it really adds to the vibe.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum
Terrific gallery , roof garden and excellent collection.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Peace Statue
Free entry makes it an easy and worthwhile stop.
Seafood Market Nagasaki Port Dejima Wharf Branch
Amazing value for incredibly fresh and seasonal sashimi!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Gunkanjima Digital Museum
The museum features 3D computer guided tours, models and lots of photographs
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Nagasaki Museum of History & Culture
The interactive modules are exceptionally well-done.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Kozanro Chukagaishinkan
The food is cheap and decent.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Wed
Ramen Hiiragi
Qmazing experience, great food, and excellent service.
Closes soon · 3 AM
Hamaya
Crowded with many local shoppers.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Ōura Cathedral
Much more interesting than you first think.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Nagasaki Dejima Wharf
it's a nice view of the wharf but most F&B closes by dinner time
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Horaiken
The Sara Udon (thin noodles) with Seafood is awesome!
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Glass Beach
Water is not clean but good place to hangout with loved ones
Hypocenter Park
Interconnects with the Bomb Museum via stairway and nearby the tram stop.
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument
Small museum, but very well presented with very knowledgeable staff.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Nick Arstein Yorozuyamachi
The food was great and the service was efficient.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Will recommend for a visit alongside the museum next door.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Bistro Bordeaux
The cream soup is awesome
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Fujio
The toast is fluffy and the cream for fruit sando was very refreshing.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Tarafuku Asa
Good food and service!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Nagasaki Shippoku Hamakatsu
The dinner set was delicious, they explained every dish when delivered.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Hama Cross 411
Plenty of options and no complaints.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Kitchen Masa
The serving is big, and prices are reasonable.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
博多もつ鍋 おおやま 長崎店
The meals are very delicious and the price is very worth it.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Grill Restaurant Bulls kitchen AMU Nagasaki
Quality of food was decent, price was reasonable, and service was good.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Nobister ノビスタ
Fabulous food, amazing service, and wonderful atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
HAYAMA COFFEE Nagasaki Holland Street Store
Nice seating area on level 2 with free wifi and a kids play area!
Closed · Opens 8 AM
Nagasaki Road Seagull Market
Excellent market on all kinds of famous Nagasaki goodies all under one roof.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
cafe’ Hirai
Kind owners, amazing coffee, delicious food.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
Kato Pleasure Group Inc.Costa del Sol.(Iojima Island Swimming Beach.)
Very beautiful ❤️
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Plat Mall Nagasaki
Great service and good stores and food options
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Brahmin cafeteria
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Kagetsu
Great choice
Closed · Opens 12 PM
NGS COFFEE
Coffee is amazing, great atmosphere and super friendly service.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
Hiroshimatei
Super yummy okonomiyaki in a local setting …
Closed · Opens 12 PM
juma cafe
Quaint little coffee/cafe shop that serves good food and relaxed homey feel.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
AMU PLAZA Nagasaki New Building
A great ambiance with a lot of stores to go shopping.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Kizuna
The main dishes were exactly what we needed, healthy, tasty and fresh.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
LOCAL
Nice beer bar with minimum 5 tap beers and excellent staff.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Nagasaki Traditional Gifts & Souvenirs Shop
You can buy many souvenirs here such as candy, pottery and even wine.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
flour+water/DRA7
Pasta was great - Pizza was light and fluffy.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Bar Nagare
The staff is very friendly, the service is fantastic, so are the drinks.
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
Bar IWI
Amazing atmosphere, staff and drinks!
Closed · Opens 7 PM Wed
MASHI NO MASHI NAGASAKI
Food was great, friendly and entertaining service.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Terrace restaurant Hydrangea
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Restaurant Forest
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11 AM
高島海水浴場
SO even seasoned ocean swimmers like us from Australia were not allowed in!
白浜海水浴場
Beautiful beach, must visit, clear water
Panic Paradise
Bartender lovely and good drinks with proper service.
Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Café Green Door
Friendly service, good coffee and food.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Kakidomari Beach
Overall the beach was clean, small and quiet.
Carpe Diem Cafe
Love the eclectic style of the place and the ambience is super welcoming.
Closed · Opens 2 PM
Puha COFFEE STAND
Chill atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty coffee.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
辰ノ口海水浴場
料亭 橋本
Amazing place with the original architecture in the back section.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
MUSIC BAR THE APOLLO
A diamond amongst the type of bars around here.
Closed · Opens 7 PM
鮨ダイニング天空 / Sushi Dining TENKU
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Kitchen Sizzle
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM
JAPANESE DINING 洵
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
川原海水浴場
Toilets, vending machine and basketball courts.
and MOON
Delicious food, friendly staff and charming interior!
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Thu
Tamatsurumi Sushi, Tempura, Teppanyaki restaurant
All of the seafood was very fresh and practically melted in our mouths.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Sushi Dejima
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Hamamachi Arcade
Shopping arcade with varied shops selling local and tax free goods.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
DRAセブンNAGASAKI
Had the tapas DRA chicken and potatoes with cheese and a pizza.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
堂山
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
日本料理 瀧
Overall, very good place for a kaiseki style dinner around Nagasaki.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
BAR FREE
If you ever visit Nagasaki, you will enjoy a stop at Bar Free.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
bar ibex
Great place to meet people from all over.
arcana Mixology&Flairbar
The service and the cocktail was amazing and very original.
THE BAR NAGASAKI
Closed · Opens 8 PM Tue
ヘベ Public House HEBE
The bar seats 10, and presumable standing is allowed.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Nagasaki
Nagasaki has emerged as a vibrant hub for cruise travelers exploring Japan's western coast, with 13 major cruise lines calling at this port and over 200 upcoming sailings to choose from. While primarily a port of call, Nagasaki offers excellent connectivity to other iconic Japanese destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima, making it a natural stop on longer 12-night itineraries. The port sees peak activity during spring and fall months, when cruisers can enjoy the most pleasant weather for exploring the region.
Stepping ashore in Nagasaki, you'll discover a city rich with historical significance and cultural depth. Passengers typically spend their time visiting poignant peace memorials, exploring centuries-old temples and gardens, or wandering through charming neighborhoods that reflect Japan's unique blend of tradition and modernity. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Japan or a returning traveler, Nagasaki's compact port area and welcoming atmosphere make it an accessible and rewarding destination for cruise passengers of all interests.
Stepping ashore in Nagasaki, you'll discover a city rich with historical significance and cultural depth. Passengers typically spend their time visiting poignant peace memorials, exploring centuries-old temples and gardens, or wandering through charming neighborhoods that reflect Japan's unique blend of tradition and modernity. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Japan or a returning traveler, Nagasaki's compact port area and welcoming atmosphere make it an accessible and rewarding destination for cruise passengers of all interests.
Cruise Lines at Nagasaki
- Viking Ocean Cruises (43 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (42 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (37 cruises)
- Seabourn (26 cruises)
- Silversea (25 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (18 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (17 cruises)
- Holland America Line (15 cruises)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (12 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (9 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (9 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (7 cruises)
- Swan Hellenic (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Nagasaki
Cruises Visiting Nagasaki
Ship Schedule at Nagasaki
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Nagasaki Port notable?
Nagasaki Port blends history, culture, and modern harbor life as a center of international exchange.
Which historic sites can visitors explore near Nagasaki Port?
Nearby are the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park, illustrating WWII history.
What influences shape Nagasaki's culture?
Dutch, Chinese, and Western influences remain in architecture, cuisine, and local customs.