Nagasaki prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.

Nagasaki Prefecture is a historic land with many historical sites from ancient times to modern times, while being surrounded by nature such as intricate ria coasts, islands, and magnificent volcanoes.

Names, explanations and maps of tourist attractions in Nagasaki Prefecture such as national scenic spots, 100 landscapes of Japan, 100 beaches, cherry blossom spots, famous castles, hot springs, and old shrines and temples are posted.

Nagasaki prefecture. Map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, 100 selections.

Nagasaki Prefecture’s World Heritage Site

Nagasaki Prefecture has two World Heritage Sites.

One is “Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and Amakusa Region”, which is a cultural heritage consisting of 12 heritage sites.

Villages of people who worshiped while hiding Christianity, which was forbidden at that time, are scattered in Hirado, Nishisonogi Peninsula, and Goto Islands.

In addition, churches and related facilities such as Oura Catholic Church and the ruins of Hara Castle, which is the stage of the Shimabara Rebellion, are designated.

The other is designated as Mitsubishi Nagasaki Shipyard-related facilities, former Glover House, Takashima Coal Mine, and Hashima Coal Mine, which are constituent heritage sites of “Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolutionary Heritage Steelmaking / Steelmaking, Shipbuilding, and Lime Industry”.

Nagasaki Prefecture’s Special natural monuments, national scenic spots, three major XX, 100 landscapes of Japan, etc.

There is a special scenic spot, Mt. Unzen, in Nagasaki Prefecture, and it is located in the central part of the Shimabara Peninsula as an active volcano that is still active.

Unzendake is also a scenic spot representing Nagasaki Prefecture, which is also selected as one of the eight scenic spots in Japan.

Hirado Hakkei (Sasebo City) is designated as a national scenic spot.

It is a general term for eight famous places in Sasebo City, such as Takaiwa and Senryugataki falls.

In Nagasaki Prefecture, Kujukushima has been selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan, and it is known as a landscape that represents Nagasaki Prefecture.

Kujukushima is an archipelago along the ria coast from Sasebo Bay to Hirado Island.

Two national special historic sites have been designated in Nagasaki Prefecture.

One is the ruins of Kaneda Castle, where the fortress built as the forefront of national defense 1300 years ago and the modern battery during the Russo-Japanese War coexist.

The other is the Haranotsuji Ruins, which is the site of a village in the Yayoi period.

Meganebashi (Nagasaki City) is one of the three famous bridges in Japan.
It is Japan’s first stone arch bridge excluding Ryukyu, and has a good view and high historical value.

Nagasaki Prefecture’s 100 selections (coast, famous castle, waterfall, cherry blossom spot)

In Nagasaki Prefecture, which has many parts facing the sea, four places have been selected as one of the 100 best beaches.

Takahama Beach (Nagasaki City), Takahama Beach (Goto City), Miudahama Beach (Tsushima City), Tsutsukihama Beach (Iki City)

* Takahama Beach has beaches with the same name in Nagasaki City and Goto City, respectively.

Omura Park (Omura City), which has been selected as one of the 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots, is a park that uses the outer moat of the castle ruins.
There are more than 2000 cherry trees, including Omurazakura, which is a national natural monument, and it is one of the most famous spots in the prefecture.

Nagasaki Prefecture has many historical buildings.

Hirado Castle (Hirado City) and Shimabara Castle (Shimabara City) have been selected as Japan’s Top 100 Castles.
Kaneda Castle (Tsushima City), Fukue Castle (Goto City), and Hara Castle (Minamishimabara City) have been selected as the 100 Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.

Nagasaki Prefecture’s Ancient shrines and temples, famous temples and hot springs

Nagasaki Prefecture has many historical streets and old shrines and temples.
The Mihashi Kannonji Temple, Susa Shrine, and Fukuishi Shrine, which are among the eight scenic spots in Hirado(Hirado Hakkai), are famous.

In addition, the volcanic area is near in the south, and there are many high-quality hot spring areas.

Obama Onsen is close to the sea and you can enjoy the scenery of Tachibana Bay.
Shimabara Onsen and Unzen Onsen, which have benefited from the volcano, are famous places that many people visit for hot springs.

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