Glover Garden, Open-air museum on Minami-Yamate hill, Japan
The garden complex includes historic Western-style residences, including the Glover House, positioned on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor and its industrial landscape.
Scottish merchant Thomas Glover established his residence in 1863, marking the start of foreign settlements in Nagasaki following Japan's reopening to international trade.
The garden preserves several important Western-style buildings that reflect the transition period when foreign merchants introduced new architectural styles to Japan.
Visitors can access the garden daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 620 yen and a convenient location near the Ouratenshudo tram stop.
The Former Glover House stands as Japan's oldest Western-style wooden structure and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Meiji Industrial Revolution.
Location: Nagasaki
Inception: 1863
Part of: Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining
Address: 長崎県長崎市南山手町8番1号 850-8685
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00
Phone: +810958228223
Website: http://glover-garden.jp
GPS coordinates: 32.73444,129.86889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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