Prepare for Your Island Visit with Powerful Digital Imagery
About this spot
A museum you'll definitely want to visit before the landing cruise, where you can experience Battleship Island through cutting-edge digital technology. A massive projection spanning the entire wall brings back the vibrant life of Hashima Island during its coal mining heyday, with photographs and testimonies of former residents vividly conveying daily life back then. The greatest appeal is that you can thoroughly explore areas of the island now off-limits due to deterioration through CG and VR imagery. Knowing the full scope of this sea-based city complete with schools and hospitals before visiting the actual island will make the ruins before you suddenly speak volumes. The charm of this course lies in this two-stage approach to enjoyment.
Tips
Discounted combination tickets with the landing cruise are often available, so check when making reservations. The museum is packed with viewing material and time passes quickly, so plan your route by working backward from lunch and boat departure times. It's also conveniently located near Glover Garden and Oura Cathedral.
Best time to visit
About one hour required. Seeing this before the cruise ensures the ruins you see after landing will be seen with much greater clarity.
Access & map
〒850-0921 Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture, Matsugaeshi-machi 5-6
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Nagasaki: Battleship Island Cruise and Dejima - A Boat Journey Through Harbor Town History
Nagasaki
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