By car: Approximately 30 minutes from Sasa IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway.
By bus: Take a bus from Sasebo Station bound for Hirado. Transfer at Sasa Bus Center to a bus via Kusunoki-tomaru and get off at Nagakushiyama Tsutsuji Park Entrance. Then, it's about a 15-minute walk. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:00 PM)
Cld.Days
Visitor Center closed every Thursday. Open daily during the Azalea Festival.
Fee
Free admission.
However, during the Azalea Festival, a beautification and cleaning fee applies: ¥500 for adults (high school age and older), ¥400 for those 70 and older, and ¥250 for junior high and high school students. Elementary school age and younger are free.
Nagakushiyama Park Observatory is a stunning spot in Nagakushi, Kamachi-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, offering unparalleled views of the Ninety-Nine Islands and Hirado Island.
Located on 234-meter-high Nagakushiyama, the area boasts 100,000 azalea bushes. From April to May, the Tsutsuji Festival is held, showcasing a breathtaking spectacle of vibrant blooms that captivates visitors.
From the observatory, you can enjoy the contrast of the blue sea and sky, lush green islands, and the vivid azaleas. The scenery is like a painting, sure to refresh your soul.
The park also features amenities like a roller slide, athletic playground equipment, rest areas, and a visitor center, making it a perfect spot for families to enjoy a full day of fun.
Nagakushiyama Park Observatory is a highly recommended tourist spot where you can connect with nature and enjoy beautiful scenery.