Japan Kyushu Nagasaki

Boasting rich history and a coastal charm, this port city has been revived after WWII with its many shrines, gardens, and museums.

Wander through streets full of local color, visit a garden or one of the museums, or simply enjoy a drink at a local cafe.

Commemorating the WWII atomic bombing of Nagasaki, the museum presents documents, photographs, and personal accounts of the event.

Adjacent to the Atomic Bomb Museum, this monument memorializes victims of the bombing and represents hope for a peaceful future.

Home to an array of 19C Western-style buildings, this garden is an open-air museum and offers great views over the city and the bay.

Focusing on Japan's scarce foreign relations during the Edo Period, this museum exhibits crafts, art, historic items, and others.

Dating to the 17C and reconstructed in the shape of a colossal turtle, this Zen temple also hosts the remains of over 16,000 WWII victims.