One of the best local spots in Nagasaki for a view. Only a few people at this Park/Observation deck. Getting here was a chore, especially as a tourist using public transportation. Most of the way to just walking and climbing MANY steps to get up here.
However I honestly could argue this is just as good of a spot as Mt. Inasa based on the views and how relaxing it is. I stayed around 2 hours to watch the sunset and the night views if the city.
I recommend bringing some snacks and drinks if you just want to take in the view for a while. Worth every step it took to get here, one of the best if not the best view in Japan (after seeing most of the "Top 3"...
Read moreentry fee=free what a view! all 360° from this observation deck! access via last stop 51 on tram line 5; then glover sky road inclined elevator; then 2nd vertical elevator that leads to or adjacent to exit 2 of glover gardens; then head south or left on road for alley stairs between houses and directly across a school playground. about 350m of paved stairs or ramps with guard rails. for the less adventurous, via taxi or car, limited parking space available at base of observation deck along with very...
Read moreThe park is easily accessible by foot from Glover Garden exit 2 or Glover Skyroad (a series of elevators linking Ishibashi tram stop and Glover Garden exit 2). From Glover Garden exit 2, it is a 15 minutes uphill walk to Nabekanmuriyama Park. At the summit (169m above sea level), there is an observation deck and toilets (admission free). The views are great and you can see the entire Nagasaki harbor. When I was there, I was lucky to see a cruise ship ...
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