Matsugae International Terminal, Nagasaki Port → Shinchi Chinatown, Nagasaki
Walk from the terminal to Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown (長崎新地中華街).
Cruise port in Japan
Nagasaki
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 10 hours. 34 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 15 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 272 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 10 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 533
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Matsugae International Cruise Wharf. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Matsugae International Cruise Wharf.
- Nagasaki Port Terminal Building
The address of Nagasaki Port Terminal Building (長崎港ターミナルビル) is 17-3 Motofunamachi, Nagasaki (長崎市元船町17-3).
About 10 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Nagasaki Airport → Nagasaki Port Terminal Building
At the airport, take the ‘Nagasaki Airport Line Airport Liner (長崎空港線エアポートライナー)’ or ‘Nagasaki Airport Limousine Bus (長崎空港リムジンバス)’ via Dejima Road (出島道路) and get off at Ohato (大波止). Walk about 5 minutes to the terminal. The bus fare is based on the source's January 2025 information.
Matsugae International Terminal, Nagasaki Port → Oura Kaigan-dori Tram Stop
Walk from the terminal to the tram stop Ourakaigan-dori (大浦海岸通).
Matsugae International Terminal, Nagasaki Port → Dejima
Walk from the terminal to Dejima (出島).
Nagasaki Port Terminal Building → Nagasaki Station
Walk between the terminal and JR Nagasaki Station (JR長崎駅).
Matsugae International Terminal, Nagasaki Port → Glover Garden
Walk from the terminal to Glover Garden (グラバー園).
Nagasaki Airport → Shinchi Chinatown
At platform 5 at the airport, take the airport bus via Dejima Road (出島道路) and get off at Shinchi Chinatown (新地中華街). See the separate route for the walk to the Matsugae (松が枝) terminal.
Nagasaki places to explore
Explore 34 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Hashima Island (Battleship Island)
This World Heritage island once prospered through coal mining and is now abandoned. Landing and sightseeing cruises allow visitors to view it from the sea with nearby islands such as Takashima and Nakanoshima, and to land and tour the site.
- Admission
- JPY 650
Dejima
For about 200 years from the Edo period, this place served as Japan's gateway for international trade. Visitors can see historic remains and reconstructed buildings.
Oura Cathedral
This Gothic-style church was built in 1864.
- Admission
- JPY 1,000
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–17:30
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
The exhibits cover the devastation of the atomic bombing, Nagasaki's recovery, and the history of nuclear weapons development.
- Admission
- JPY 200
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–17:30
Student groups may make the visit somewhat crowded, so consider going just after opening if you want to explore quietly.
Nagasaki Peace Park
This park commemorates the atomic bomb victims and prays for peace. It has a Peace Statue and the Fountain of Peace.
- Hours
- Daily 24 hours
Glover Garden
Visitors can see traditional architecture from the era of foreign settlements.
- Admission
- JPY 1,300
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–21:30
There have been cases where it closed at 6 p.m. even in summer, so check that day’s closing time if you plan a late visit.
Cruises calling at Nagasaki
272 sailings are grouped into 184 cruises by ship and route.
Norwegian Cruise Line6 departure dates5 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Asia: Osaka, Kochi, Jeju & Nagoya
Incheon → Yokohama
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,270
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night Best Of Japan & South Korea
Hong Kong departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,645
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 24 nights · Long cruise
Japan & Southeast Asia with Halong Bay
Yokohama → Singapore
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan
Yokohama → Singapore
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess Cruises4 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.01Asia cruises · 42 nights · Long cruise
Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Tokyo departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2026.12Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night Best Of Japan Holiday Cruise
Hong Kong departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,516
Princess Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.02Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Singapore → Tokyo
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
8 Night Best Of Japan & South Korea
Hong Kong → Yokohama
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,135
Princess Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01 ~ 2027.02Asia cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan with Halong Bay
Singapore → Tokyo
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,969
Royal Caribbean International2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.02 ~ 2027.10Asia cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
12 Night Singapore To Tokyo Cruise
Singapore → Yokohama
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,567
Holland America LineSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day The Philippines, Taiwan & Southern Japan
Hong Kong → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Celebrity CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 15 nights · Long cruise
15 Nt Best Of Japan, Vietnam & Hong Kong
Singapore → Yokohama
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
184 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Nagasaki
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Princess Cruises · 79 sailings
Diamond Princess
7 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Princess Cruises · 60 sailings
Sapphire Princess
7 cabin types · 15 dining venues · 23 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Celebrity Cruises · 23 sailings
Celebrity Millennium
26 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 35 entertainment options · 12 decks
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Celebrity Cruises · 17 sailings
Celebrity Solstice
33 cabin types · 13 dining venues · 43 entertainment options · 14 decks
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About Nagasaki
Nagasaki city has developed into one of the most important port cities in Japan. During Japan’s period of isolation in the 17th century, Nagasaki played a prominent role in foreign trade relation and only a very few ports were open to restricted numbers of foreign traders. Even though Holland was a major country who conducted trading during this period, Dutch people were only allowed to stay in Dejima Island and were not allowed to have contact with the Japanese people. Today, you will still find the strong influence of Dutch and Chinese culture in the city which is very different from all other cities in Japan. In the more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II. From the visit to Atomic bomb museum and peace memorial park, people could understand how chaotic the situation was and the agony that the people in the days have experienced from the damage inflicted by the atomic bomb. It continues to appeal to the world with their wish for world peace.
Cruise lines calling here: 8 places
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