Nagasaki Prefecture played a historic role connecting Japan and the West in the Edo period, which has given it a distinct international flair.
It has diverse sightseeing spots that include, Oura Church, the oldest church in existence in Japan, Nagasaki Chinatown, Hashima (Battleship Island), which once prospered in undersea coal mining, and its attractive outlying islands.
Huis Ten Bosch is not just a reproduction of a cityscape in the Netherlands, but is a place where you can also enjoy a wide range of attractions such as flowers, light displays, games, music, and health and wellness.
Shimabara is called the city of water" where its colored carp that are popular around the world swim through the city's clear streams.
In addition, the prefecture's rich nature provides Nagasaki with delicious food from its mountains and the ocean, and you can enjoy nationally-renown dishes that include Nagasaki champon, sara udon, and the Sasebo burger."
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