Gunkanjima Digital MuseumThe museum offers a comprehensive learning experience about Gunkanjima's history, its coal mining past, and its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's particularly valuable for those unable to visit the actual island due to weather conditions or accessibility issues. The Gunkanjima Digital Museum provides an engaging and educational experience, making it a popular attraction for both children and adults interested in Japan's industrial heritage and modern historyNagasaki Battleship IslandNagasaki Battleship Island, officially known as Hashima Island (端島) or simply Hashima, is a small abandoned island located about 15 kilometers from the center of Nagasaki City, Japan. t's commonly referred to as Gunkanjima (軍艦島), which translates to "Battleship Island" in English, due to its distinctive silhouette resembling a warship. Until 1974, the island served as a coal mine, and more than 5000 residents called the 480 meter long, 150 meter wide island home, resulting in the highest population density in history recorded worldwide. Gunkanjima was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2015 as part of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution".
Duration | 9 Hours. |
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Address | JR Nagasaki Station in front of Ticket Gate (Midori Madoguchi). |
Category | Tours |