Kosuge Ship Repair Yard Site
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Japan's first Western-style dock, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Kosuge Ship Repair Yard Site, located in Kosuge-cho, Nagasaki City, is the site of Japan's first Western-style dock (slipway dock).
What makes it special
About Kosuge Ship Repair Yard Site
- Directly witness the ruins of Japan's first Western-style dock, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Experience a profound sense of history at this precious site where the modernization efforts of Thomas Glover and others took place.
- Utilize the guided tours on weekends and holidays to gain a deeper understanding of the shipbuilding technology and dock mechanisms of the era.
- Learn about the development of the Japanese shipbuilding industry through the historical stone walls and machinery traces.
Weather forecast
Sat
9/19
25°/23°
61%
Sun
9/20
29°/24°
12%
Mon
9/21
28°/23°
0%
Tue
9/22
28°/21°
0%
Wed
9/23
28°/20°
2%
Thu
9/24
28°/21°
4%
Fri
9/25
29°/22°
37%
Tips
Payment
There are no fees for accessing the public areas of the historical site.
English Support
English signage and detailed explanations may be limited on-site.
Reservations
Interior tours of the lifting shed are available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and are conducted by a staff guide.
Clothing & Essentials
As this is an outdoor site, please bring sun protection and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Photography
Photography of the ruins is permitted; please follow any local rules or environmental guidelines.
Accessibility
Due to the terrain and structure of the historical site, there may be uneven surfaces or steps.
Etiquette
This is a precious historical site. Please be careful and refrain from touching the stone walls or machinery.
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