Dejima

Historic Site

Prefecture

Nagasaki

Type

Historic Site

N/A

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¥1,100

Entry Fee

Train Access Cafe

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About This Destination

A restored fan-shaped island in central Nagasaki that served as the Netherlands' trading post during Japan's period of national seclusion.

Dejima is a fan-shaped artificial island in Nagasaki that was completed in 1636, first for Portuguese residents and from 1641 as the base of the Dutch trading post. During Japan's roughly 220-year period of national seclusion, it was the country's only point of regular trade and contact with the West. Land reclamation later absorbed the island into the surrounding city, but Nagasaki has been rebuilding its Edo-period warehouses, residences and offices since the 1990s. Visitors can walk through the reconstructed buildings, which display goods, furnishings and exhibits about the trade with the Netherlands. The site is a nationally designated historic site and includes a small cafe on the grounds.

Location

Prefecture: Nagasaki

Address: Nagasaki, Japan

Nearest Station: Dejima Tram Stop

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–21:00

Closed: Open every day of the year.

Hours note: Last entry is at 20:40. The Omotemon Bridge entrance is open 8:00 to 21:00 and the Water Gate entrance 8:00 to 18:00. Some buildings may be closed for maintenance.

Hours and fees checked against the official site on 9 October 2026.

Best time to visit: Year-round; open every day

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