What to know
Dejima (出島) was an artificial island built in Nagasaki harbor in 1636 to isolate Portuguese residents from the Japanese population and curb their missionary work.
A few years later, the Portuguese were expelled from Japan, and the Dutch trading post, previously in Hirado, relocated to Dejima. During Japan's two centuries of isolation, the Dutch were confined to Dejima as the only Westerners allowed in the country.
Today, Dejima is no longer an island because the surrounding area was reclaimed in the 20th century. However, many historical structures remain or have been reconstructed, including residences, warehouses, walls, and gates. The ultimate goal is to restore Dejima as an island by digging canals around all four sides.
Take tram number 1 to the Dejima tram stop (5 minutes, 140 yen from Nagasaki Station), located right next to Dejima.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 8:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:40)
- Closed
- No closing days
- Admission
- 1100 yen (~$7.04)
- English name
- Dejima
- Original name
- Dejima
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