How to Get to Mount Inasa from Nagasaki Station: Ropeway, Bus & Best Time for the Night View

If you are staying near Nagasaki Station and want to see Mount Inasa at sunset and after dark, here is the short version: take a local bus to the Ropeway-mae stop, walk a few minutes to Fuchi-jinja Station, and ride the Nagasaki Ropeway to the summit. On paper, the route is simple. What really decides … Read more

Best Time to Visit Nagasaki: Weather, Seasons & Lantern Festival Guide

For most travelers, late October through November is the best time to visit Nagasaki. Rainfall drops well below the punishing levels of the rainy season, daytime temperatures sit in a comfortable range for walking, and the city’s biggest cultural festival, Nagasaki Kunchi, falls in early October. But winter deserves a closer look than most guides … Read more