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Celebrity Millennium Shore Days: Miyajima and Nagasaki

This two-day companion follows an afternoon excursion from Hiroshima to Miyajima, then a self-guided Nagasaki port day the next morning. Check current ferry and transit schedules, admission fees, and tide conditions bef…

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This two-day companion follows an afternoon excursion from Hiroshima to Miyajima, then a self-guided Nagasaki port day the next morning. Check current ferry and transit schedules, admission fees, and tide conditions before setting out. Keep the ship’s all-aboard time in view when planning the Nagasaki route.

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Day 1: Miyajima from Hiroshima

The Hiroshima port call allowed only an afternoon, so the island visit was taken as an organized excursion. After the ferry, the route included Itsukushima Shrine and free time among the shops and sake houses. Check the tide if seeing the torii gate surrounded by water is important to you.

  1. Miyajima IslandMiyajima Island, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

    Take the ferry to Miyajima, where wild deer roam near the landing area. They may seem friendly, but are known to bite and butt visitors.

  2. Itsukushima ShrineItsukushima Shrine, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

    From the ferry, follow the waterfront promenade to the great torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine. A guided shrine visit followed the walk. Tide changes the view: at low tide, as on this visit, it was possible to walk up to the gate, but it was not floating on the water.

  3. Miyajima Omotesando Shopping StreetMiyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

    Use the free time after the shrine to browse the shops and sake houses. The local oyster curry bread had three oysters and cost ¥500; it was tasty, though the creator found it could repeat on them.

Day 2: Nagasaki by tram, bus, and on foot

At the port information desk, buy a one-day tram ticket before setting off. The route began with tram 3 toward the centre, changing to tram 1 or 2 for the Peace Park. On trams, enter through the centre or rear door and exit at the front, showing the pass to the driver. The tram pass does not cover buses: board through the centre, take a ticket showing your starting stop, and pay on exit according to the fare display. The self-guided day cost under ¥7,000 including transport, admission fees, and…

  1. Nagasaki PortNagasaki Port, Nagasaki, Japan

    At the port information desk, you can buy a one-day tram ticket for the self-guided route. Tram 3 heads toward the centre; change to tram 1 or 2 for the Peace Park. Enter through the centre or rear door and show your pass to the driver as you exit at the front.

  2. Nagasaki Peace ParkNagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki, Japan

    The Peace Park’s monuments were donated by countries around the world, each conveying a message of peace and harmony. The atomic bomb hypocenter and museum are a short walk away.

  3. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb HypocenterNagasaki Atomic Bomb Hypocenter, Nagasaki, Japan

    A short walk from the Peace Park, this site marks the spot where the atomic bomb detonated about 500 metres above the ground.

  4. Nagasaki Atomic Bomb MuseumNagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki, Japan

    Admission was free on this visit. The museum covers Nagasaki before the bombing, the destruction, the decision to bomb the city, and the science of nuclear weapons. Allow time for a substantial and thought-provoking visit.

  5. Mount Inasa ObservatoryMount Inasa Observatory, Nagasaki, Japan

    From the museum, take a bus toward Mount Inasa; bus fares are not included in the tram pass. Take a ticket showing your boarding stop and pay on exit according to the fare display. The ride up to the overlook was around ¥750 and offered views over Nagasaki and the surrounding countryside.

  6. Inasayama ParkInasayama Park, Nagasaki, Japan

    At the bottom of the Slope Car route, the creators noted a park, a small zoo, and a bus stop. They mention buses 70 or 80 toward Chuobashi, or bus 55 toward City Hall, as onward options.

  7. Spectacles BridgeSpectacles Bridge, Nagasaki, Japan

    The bridge is a short walk from the bus stops mentioned at the bottom of Mount Inasa. For the best view, time your visit for when the sunlight falls in the right direction.

  8. Nagasaki Shinchi ChinatownNagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, Nagasaki, Japan

    A five-minute walk from Spectacles Bridge brings you to Nagasaki’s Chinatown. Pause for the flavorful street food; the creators were comfortable trying local food here.

  9. Glover GardenGlover Garden, Nagasaki, Japan

    From Chinatown, take tram 3 to the end of the line, then walk uphill to the garden. Admission was ¥600. This open-air museum features colonial-style mansions associated with Western merchants, including Thomas Glover, and offers views over the port. Tea rooms serve tea and snacks.

  10. Nagasaki Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of ChinaNagasaki Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of China, Nagasaki, Japan

    Near the upper entrance to Glover Garden, look for the shrine hidden behind a high brick wall. Admission to the Confucius Shrine and Historical Museum of China was ¥660. The shrine is especially ornate, and the museum at the back is worth a visit; the site is a short walk back toward the ship.