Nakashima River, Teramachi Maruyama Are
Why not explore the illuminated nights of Nagasaki on a "City Walk of Light"?
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Spectacles Bridge
Constructed in 1634 by Zen master Mokusu Nyojo from Kofukuji Temple.
It is the oldest arched stone bridge in Japan, spanning 22 meters in length, 3.65 meters in width, and standing 5.46 meters above the river surface. The name “Spectacles Bridge” comes from the way its reflection on the water forms two circles. At night, the reflection of the bridge lit up by lights appears like floating spectacles on the surface of the water. -
Koeiji Temple
Established in 1614. Famous for being the place where the 19-year-old Yukichi Fukuzawa, a prominent figure in Japanese history, stayed during his studies of Western learning (Rangaku). The temple features a rare main gate with a vermilion seal.
At night, the majestic main gate is lit up with delicate light, allowing visitors to feel the rich history of the place. -
Historic Japanese Restaurant Kagetsu
Located in a corner of the once renowned "Nagasaki Maruyama," one of Japan's three major entertainment districts, it was a social hub for international figures active in Nagasaki, visited by many. The "Ryu no Ma" is famous for bearing the mark of a sword cut supposedly made by Sakamoto Ryoma, which remains on a floor pillar. At night, the gate, stone monuments, and trees are illuminated, creating a space filled with Japanese ambiance and a sense of emotional beauty.
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Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine was relocated from Imakago-machi to its current location in 1638. During the Meiji Restoration in 1868, its name was changed from “Gion Shrine” to “Yasaka Shrine.” The Gion Festival, held in July, is a beloved summer tradition in Nagasaki. At night, the warm glow of light illuminates the torii gate, creating a beautiful and serene atmosphere.
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Kofukuji Temple Main Gate
Within the precincts of Kofukuji Temple, there are nationally designated important cultural properties, such as the gates of the former Chinese Quarter, and the prefecture designated tangible cultural property Sanjiang Society Gate (Jiangnan, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi), as well as the Taisei-den Kyodanmon Gate (University Gate) of Nagasaki Seido, one of Japan's three major Confucian temples. At night, these gates, along with other temples and shrines in the area, are beautifully illuminated, conveying a sense of solemnity.
