Architectural, Cultural sights in Nagasaki
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Clover Garden
At the southern end of Nagasaki, some former homes of the city's pioneering Meiji period European residents have been reassembled in this hillside garden. The series of moving stairways up the hill, along with the koi ponds and fountains, gives it the air of a cultural theme park (ever popular in Japan). The stylish houses are the main draw here, along with the interesting history and superb views across Nagasaki.
The garden takes its name from Thomas Glover (1838-1911), whose arms-importing operations played an important part in the Meiji Restoration; he built the first train line in Japan and he helped establish the country's first modern shipyard.
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Dr Siebold's House
Near Shin-Nakagawamachi tram stop is the site of Dr Siebold's house, an imposing Western-style structure, set in a leafy residential neighbourhood of narrow lanes and flower boxes. The doctor helped introduce Western medicine and scientific learning to Japan between 1823 and 1829, though he was eventually expelled for trying to smuggle Japanese goods. His daughter Ine was one of Japan's first female obstetricians.
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Glover House
The house takes its name from Thomas Glover (1838-1911), whose arms-importing operations played an important part in the Meiji Restoration; he built the first train line in Japan and he helped establish the country's first modern shipyard. The place is nestled in hillside Clover garden.
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Koshashin-shiryōkan
This has has a collection of vintage photographs concerned with the Dutch houses and buildings and Japan's early interest in the West (including a rare one of the Meiji-era hero Sakamoto Ryoma).
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Maizō-shiryōkan
In the Dutch slopes area, this has archaeological artefacts. 'Oranda-zaka' comes from the name foreigners were given: Oranda-san, people from Holland.
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Fukusaya Castella Cake Shop
Amongst the new restaurants sits this old stalwart, in business since 1624, and a must for history buffs and those with a taste for Japanese sweets.
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Fukusaya Castella Cake Shop
Amongst the new restaurants sits this old stalwart, in business since 1624, and a must for history buffs and those with a taste for Japanese sweets.
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