Nagasaki

A port open to Western trade since the 16th century, Nagasaki preserves traces of its cosmopolitan past and the tragedy of August 9, 1945. The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum trace this history, while the Dejima district, a reconstructed former Dutch trading post, and Sofuku-ji Temple, with Chinese influences, bear witness to ancient cultural exchanges. Glover Garden, with its 19th-century Western residences overlooking the bay, completes this heritage landscape. Nearby, Takahama Beach offers a coastal break with clear waters ideal for swimming and paddleboarding, between cultural visits in this city shaped by memory and reconciliation.