[2025 Nagasaki Attraction] Travel Guide for Hashima Island (Updated Dec)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 If you want to explore the history of Nagasaki, you must go to Gunkanjima. During the Meiji period, people reclaimed land to mine the seabed coal resources near Hashima Island and built an island called Gunkanjima that is very similar in shape to a warship. In its heyday, the island was densely populated and filled with reinforced concrete buildings, but after the mine was closed in 1974, the island has been deserted and officially became a ruin. Decades of forgotten time have made every corner of the island filled with the most authentic desolate atmosphere. The remains of the buildings reveal the unknown history nakedly, which will definitely make history fans, ruins fans and photography fans immerse themselves in it and linger for a long time! But you have to follow a local tour to get to the island!

Ready to level up your Japan travel game? 🌏 Most folks hit Osaka or Kyoto and miss out on Fukuoka’s underrated vibes — trust me, don’t sleep on it. On this trip, I went deeper with stops in Nagasaki, Kitakyushu, and a super unique curry-tasting session at Mojiko. 🚄✨ Top Must-See Places 1. Nagasaki: Hashima Island is a wild ghost island full of history (address: Takashimamachi, Nagasaki, 851-1315). The boat tour is haunting yet fascinating — perfect for urban explorers and history buffs. Spend a night in Nagasaki to absorb more than just the views: the Atomic Bomb Museum nearby is sobering and powerful, and the city lights at night are totally worth it. 2. Kitakyushu: Mojiko Retro (9 Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 801-0852) is open all day, year-round. Stroll the old port district and make sure to try the legendary Mojiko curry at one of the waterfront restaurants. It’s got a special blend you won’t find elsewhere, perfect with bay views and salty air. 🍛 Travel Hacks and Personal Tips - Fukuoka is a fantastic base, offering easy rail access to both Nagasaki and Kitakyushu. - Hashima Island tours need to be booked ahead, and they fill fast. Bring a light jacket — it can get foggy and dramatic out there. - For Mojiko: go before sunset for the best pictures (clouds and fog make it even more moody). - Get a prepaid IC card for local trains and buses; makes navigation seamless. Food: Mojiko curry is a must-eat — creamy and fragrant! For Nagasaki, try champon noodles at a local joint. Getting Around: JR trains link Fukuoka/Nagasaki/Kitakyushu easily. Use trip.com for ticketing and up-to-date timetables. #JapanHiddenGems #NagasakiAdventure #FukuokaEats #TripComJapan #HashimaIsland

I've always wanted to visit Hashima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, commonly known as Gunkanjima. It's a World Heritage Site, the entire island covered in ruins. Originally a prosperous island thanks to coal mining, it had a higher population density than Tokyo until the mines closed in 1974. While the national television penetration rate at the time was only 10%, Gunkanjima had an astonishing 100%. It shows just how prosperous it was. Now, this once-prosperous island is a massive ruin, and a World Heritage Site. For some reason, I've been drawn to it since I was a child. I'd been putting off visiting these places in Japan, but there's a reason why I've finally decided to go. I don't know how long I'll be able to see them. These buildings are barely holding up against the effects of aging and repeated typhoons. Apparently, the typhoon caused some damage... I decided I absolutely had to go. *A word of caution here. Make your reservations for the Gunkanjima tour boat before your flight. They're fully booked even a month in advance. We managed to find two companies with availability and booked immediately. Choose a day when the weather is likely to be calm. The reasons for this will be explained later. Landing on the island is a game of luck. When I spoke to hotel and shop staff on the island and told them I was there to see Gunkanjima, they told me that the landing rules are very strict and even the slightest swell is forbidden. Nagasaki Prefecture has strict rules, and the boat company abides by them. I heard that some people tried three times but were unable to land... And finally, the day arrived. It was a beautiful sunny day! We went in the afternoon, but people in the morning were apparently able to land. We waited with a mixture of excitement and anxiety as we boarded the boat. They said they wouldn't know if we'd be able to land until the last minute. The wind was getting stronger, so would that be okay? Everyone was anxious as the cruise began. With the crew's lively guidance, the boat headed toward Gunkanjima. Along the way, we stopped at a photogenic spot (said by the crew) where we could take pictures from afar. Still, there was no word on whether we would be able to land. The waves and wind were steadily getting higher than they had been in the morning. We were filled with anxiety. Then finally, the crew member took the microphone. "Congratulations! We've been confirmed to land!" I still remember the applause from everyone. I later heard that it was really a close call. If it had been even a little higher, we wouldn't have been able to disembark. (In that case, they would have circled the island.) We finally landed on Gunkanjima. I was captivated by the buildings that looked as if they were about to collapse. It's heartbreaking to see such a once-thriving place transformed like this. The sailor showed me a photo of a sign, likely written by a child, asking for food for parakeets and goldfish. The mine was suddenly closed, and people were given three months to leave the island. My time on land flew by as I reminisced about the sailor's stories. I only learned when I landed that the entire island is a World Heritage Site, and only two parts that existed since the Meiji era. Anyway, I'm glad I came to Gunkanjima. And I'm glad I was able to land. It's a place I can wholeheartedly recommend. The people of Nagasaki were also incredibly kind. A new addition to my travel guide: things you can only see now. #Nagasaki #Gunkanjima #DomesticTravel #KyushuTourism @#GunkanjimaCruise #0YenTravel2025Autumn

Introducing a 9-day road trip that starts in Fukuoka and goes around Kyushu in a counterclockwise direction! Kyushu is packed with hot springs, spectacular views, and delicious food, making it the perfect companion for a road trip. The scenery changes every time you drive, so it's like traveling through the world of a RPG, so we recommend it. Highlights of the Trip⭐️ ・Explore the World Heritage Site of Gunkanjima and the Amakusa-Goto region ・Enjoy delicious local cuisine ・Relax with a hot spring tour 📅Travel Itinerary Day 1: Fukuoka (Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Itoshima) Day 2: Saga (Arita Porcelain Park, Yobuko Squid) Day 3: Nagasaki (Gunkanjima and the night view of Mt. Inasa) Day 4: Kumamoto (Amakusa Shiro Museum) Day 5: Kumamoto (Kumamoto Castle and Kurokawa Onsen) Day 6: Kagoshima (Sakurajima and Kirishima Shrine) Day 7: Miyazaki (Sun Messe Nichinan, Takachiho Gorge) Day 8: Oita (Explore Yufuin and Beppu Hell Tour) Day 9: Fukuoka, Kitakyushu (Moji Port and Yaki Curry) 🏨 Accommodation Enjoy the local flavors of each prefecture. Check out the ryokans in Kurokawa Onsen and Ibusuki in particular! 🍴 Nearby Gourmet Spots Nagasaki Champon, Kumamoto Ramen, Miyazaki Chicken Nanban, Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork, and more—all perfectly aligned with the theme of "Conquering Local Cuisine." 📌 Useful Information Distance: Approximately 1,500 km (based on approximately 200 km per day) Highway Tolls: Approximately ¥20,000-¥25,000 (with ETC) Gas: Approximately ¥15,000 Accommodation: Approximately ¥10,000 per night Total Cost: Approximately ¥150,000 If you have the time, you can also travel from Kagoshima to Yakushima. Avoiding toll roads and staying in budget hotels will help keep costs down. Traveling around Kyushu is an essential route for any Japan trip. It's the perfect size for a long vacation. Experience this "divine journey" packed with hot springs, gourmet food, and breathtaking views during your next long weekend! #Kyushu Trip #Japan Travel Guide #Road Trip #Hot Springs Tour #Scenic Spots #Couple Trip #Local Food #Japan Travel Guide

📅 Itinerary: Day 1: Take the JR train from Fukuoka Airport to the Dormy Inn Nagasaki. Day 2: Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, across from the hotel > Walk > Museum (allow 90-120 minutes) > Walk > Former Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Nagasaki Branch Memorial Museum (20-30 minutes) > Walk > Gunkanjima Cruise Ship Jupiter 1 Gunkanjima Cruise Ship Jupiter 1 (boarding for Gunkanjima) > Take the JR train and then a bus > Amagi Bridge to attend the fireworks festival. Day 3: Wake up naturally, eat ramen, shop, and have free time. Day 4: Wake up naturally, walk and eat, relax, and then catch a ride to the airport. 🏨 Recommended Accommodation: Dormy Inn Nagasaki 🍴 Recommended Food: Hakata Ramen, Croissants, Yakitori (Japanese food stalls) 📌 Museum visit before landing.📍 Address: Gunkanjima Cruise Ship Jupiter 1 Gunkanjima Cruise Ship Jupiter (4-hour reservation)

With an island landing rate of about 70%, I managed to set foot on Battleship Island on this calm and peaceful day! The guide shared the island's history, complemented by the ruins scattered across the site. The overall experience was fantastic, and the weather was perfect that day. Although it was quite hot, every viewing spot was equipped with sunshades, which was incredibly thoughtful. Finally, I received a certificate of successful landing, making it a truly memorable keepsake.

Sailing to Gunkanjima in Nagasaki City, from afar, the abandoned high-rise buildings are stacked up like a sleeping giant ship, floating quietly on the sea. After landing on the island, the mottled concrete walls and rusty steel bars whispered in the sea breeze, telling the hard work and prosperous past of the miners. The scenes of wreckage contain the marks of time, which shocked me and moved me for the island that once contained countless lives and hopes. Walking in it, it seems to travel through time, which makes people unable to calm down for a long time, and their hearts are full of respect for the past and sighs for impermanence. #5月好去处2025

The well-known Ruins Island, Gunkanjima (Hashima) You must book a tour to visit. There are about four major tour companies, and the prices are roughly the same, around 4,000 yen. The standards for wave height are quite strict, and I've heard that tours can only set sail about half the days of the year... So, if you're determined to visit, it's safer to plan for several days to increase your chances! Being a ruins island, the buildings are deteriorating year by year, with many on the verge of collapse. Even on a tour, the areas you can actually land on are very limited. Still, you can feel the remnants of its once-thriving past and learn about Japan's history through the tour.

Hashima Island tours can be taken from Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Hashima Island is commonly known as Gunkanjima, and from the outside it looks like a battleship. It supported Japan's coal mining industry, but fell into ruin as the energy shifted to oil. Part of it is now recognized as a World Heritage Site. Only tour participants who are lucky enough to find calm seas can land here. There you will find Japan's oldest concrete apartment building and traces of a solid life. This uninhabited island is a place where anyone can travel back in time. #DomesticTravel #NagasakiTrip #GunkanjimaCruise #Gunkanjima #0YenTrip

I was able to land on Gunkanjima, also known as Hashima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture! I participated in a 2.5 hour tour for 3600 yen (plus 310 yen for Gunkanjima baths)! The boat took me around the island slowly, and I was able to take some good photos! The conditions were tough that day (I hadn't been able to land the day before, or the day before), so I was worried I wouldn't be able to land, but I was able to land safely! 😆💕 Gunkanjima made me want to go see the diamonds sleeping in the sea. The guide also told me about the history of Gunkanjima, which made it even more interesting. In fact, the World Heritage Site is not the island itself, but a part of it. 🤫 On the way back, I was also given a certificate of landing ✌🏼✌🏼 #Nagasaki #NagasakiTourism #Gunkanjima #Hashima @DiamondsSleepingInTheSea #0YenTrip

🏖️Overview: Hashima Island is an island in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, commonly known as Gunkanjima. Coal was produced there during the Meiji period, and as the amount of coal mined increased, the population rapidly increased and the island expanded. In the 1960s, the island had a population density👤 higher than Tokyo, with Japan's first high-rise reinforced concrete apartment buildings being built, but it became an uninhabited island when the mine was closed in 1974. In 2015, part of the island was registered as a World Heritage Site🌎. 💞Reasons why we recommend it: Although the area that can be walked on the island is limited, you can feel the breath💨 of the people who lived there at the time when they built the foundation for the development of Japan🇯🇵. You can feel the passage of time, but it's worth a visit. The guide💁♀️ said that the island is deteriorating year by year and is gradually crumbling. If you haven't seen it, we recommend that you go there as soon as possible. 📍Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 📍Access: Nagasaki Prefecture to Nagasaki Port Terminal 🚶: Walk: about 15 minutes 🚃: Streetcar Nagasaki Station tram stop → Get off at Ohato tram stop, about 6 minutes walk Ohato tram stop → Nagasaki Port Terminal, about 5 minutes walk Board the Gunkanjima Landing Tour Ship⛴️, about 40 minutes ※If you apply for the Gunkanjima Landing Tour Cruise, you must make a reservation in advance. The ship has a limited number of passengers, so if the reservations are full, you will not be able to board the ship and will not be able to go to Hashima. #Hashima #Gunkanjima #Nagasaki Tourism #Nagasaki Trip #Domestic Travel Strategy

When planning to Nagasaki, has considered this trip as a key trip, no mistake is very shocking, but the island is very bright sunshine, and can not carry an umbrella, in the sun environment stayed about 3 hours, very tormented, and the guide is only speaking Japanese original text, only saw him very fleshy dancing, but do not understand why. It is worth mentioning that there was a Hong Kong person at the ticket office who gave us a very detailed Cantonese explanation ❤️❤️

Battleship Island, originally named Hashima, is located off the coast of Nagasaki. It was once one of Japan's most important underwater coal mines and one of the most densely populated places in the world. Since the 1970s, the coal mine ceased operations, and the island became an abandoned ghost island. Visiting Battleship Island requires a bit of luck because the ferry service is often suspended due to rough seas and high winds. Due to the dilapidated structures all over the island, for safety reasons, visitors must strictly follow the designated routes guided by the staff. On the island, you can see traces of the former coal mine, as well as the ruins of residential buildings, factories, and even a shrine, all exuding a heavy sense of history.

Its located in Nagasaki, i went here using the ferry around 30minutes from the Nagasaki port. A little history for this Island, it was prosperous in the past because it was known for its undersea coal mines. But being abandoned at 1974. It’s been abandoned for 50 years. So it so Dangerous to get inside the Island, we only going to the edge of the island while listening for the story of the guide. I was so lucky because the weather were so nice so we can go to the island. This island was approved as UNESCO world heritage. And was a unique experience for me. So if you have a plan to come to Japan I recommend you to visit this abandoned Island. #japantrip #nagasaki #abandoned

Haunted Island Tour Ranked as the World's Most Haunted!💀 Nagasaki's Battleship Island at Hashima Island (端島) . Today, I will introduce one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Japan, full of the past and hauntedness, which is... Hashima Island or Gunkanjima Island or Battleship Island (the shape of the island is like a battleship) that many people should be familiar with, O.S. Because this island is famous in the top ranks in the world... As one of the 5 most haunted islands in the world! And has been used as a scene in many movies Both in Japan and many Hollywood movies This trip, I went on a one-day trip to the deserted island, O.S.! The tour that I booked was from “Gunkanjima concierge”. There are 2 tour times: This time, I chose the Standard Tour. The price is 5,000 yen, which includes the tour fee and the entrance fee to the Gunkanjima Digital Museum. I must say that they presented this deserted island in a very interesting digital way. Hashima Island has a very interesting past. In the past, it used to be a very prosperous coal mine. Until the end of the coal era, the island was abandoned. Therefore, they called it the “Haunted Island” of Japan. With its deserted atmosphere, the condition of the town, and various legends, it is one of the strangest places to visit in Japan. I must say that the real place is scarier than the picture. Because of the surrounding weather, the eerie atmosphere, the creepy buildings, and the various stories, it allows us to imagine far away. For anyone who wants to travel to Japan in a new way, Maru recommends that you try going here.

#Register for June hotel sleeper This trip was very pleasant, it was a feast for the eyes. The guide and all the staff on the ship were very professional and attentive