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Nagasaki: Oura Cathedral & Glover Garden Heritage Walk
Nagasaki
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Nagasaki’s rich tapestry of faith and transformation on this guided walking tour. Discover the unique intersection of Japanese tradition and global history as you visit Oura Cathedral, Japan's oldest Christian church, and Glover Garden, where Western architecture tells stories of modernization. Traverse the city's distinctive hillside landscape, where a shrine, a Buddhist temple, and a Christian church coexist within view, showcasing the religious diversity of Nagasaki. This tour offers two participation options to suit different travel styles, ensuring a meaningful exploration of this historic city.
- Delve into Nagasaki's history of faith and resilience at Oura Cathedral - Enjoy a...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Glover Garden
Guided walking tour
Visit to Oura Cathedral
Food and drinks
Transportation to the starting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Lawson Nagasaki station street
If you select the “Nagasaki Station departure option,” the meeting point is in front of Lawson Nagasaki Ekimae-dori Store.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Glover Garden
The tour ends at Glover Garden, a convenient area for onward sightseeing and easy access to public transportation.
Nagasaki: Oura Cathedral & Glover Garden Heritage Walk
Nagasaki
About
Explore Nagasaki’s rich tapestry of faith and transformation on this guided walking tour. Discover the unique intersection of Japanese tradition and global history as you visit Oura Cathedral, Japan's oldest Christian church, and Glover Garden, where Western architecture tells stories of modernization. Traverse the city's distinctive hillside landscape, where a shrine, a Buddhist temple, and a Christian church coexist within view, showcasing the religious diversity of Nagasaki. This tour offers two participation options to suit different travel styles, ensuring a meaningful exploration of this historic city.
- Delve into Nagasaki's history of faith and resilience at Oura Cathedral - Enjoy a...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Glover Garden
Guided walking tour
Visit to Oura Cathedral
Food and drinks
Transportation to the starting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Lawson Nagasaki station street
If you select the “Nagasaki Station departure option,” the meeting point is in front of Lawson Nagasaki Ekimae-dori Store.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Glover Garden
The tour ends at Glover Garden, a convenient area for onward sightseeing and easy access to public transportation.
Itinerary
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Oura Catholic Church
Oura Cathedral is Japan’s oldest surviving Christian church and one of Nagasaki’s most historically significant landmarks. Built in the 19th century soon after Japan reopened to the world, the cathedral is closely connected to the dramatic history of Christianity in Japan, including centuries of persecution and the later rediscovery of believers who kept their faith in secret. With its elegant Western-style architecture and powerful historical context, Oura Cathedral offers visitors a rare opportunity to encounter a chapter of Japanese history shaped by faith, resilience, and international exchange.
40 minutes
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Glover Garden
Glover Garden is a hillside open-air museum overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, showcasing beautifully preserved Western-style residences from the late 19th century. The site reflects Nagasaki’s role as Japan’s gateway to international trade and modernization during the Meiji period. Among the highlights is the former residence of Thomas Glover, a Scottish merchant associated with the introduction of new technology and industry to Japan. Walking through the gardens, visitors can experience the atmosphere of early modern Japan and gain insight into how global connections reshaped daily life, architecture, and the city’s identity.