Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Historical and cultural museum in Nagasaki, Japan
The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is a history museum in Nagasaki spread across two floors and containing thousands of artifacts. The collection includes documents, artwork, and crafts that tell the story of trade and exchange between Japan and the outside world.
During Japan's isolation period in the Edo era, Nagasaki was the only authorized trading port and connected the country with merchants from China, Holland, and Korea. This period shaped the city deeply and left marks on its architecture and people.
The museum displays items from foreign merchants and documents how Christianity arrived in Japan. These collections show how the city transformed through international contacts over the centuries.
The museum sits near Sakuramachi tram stop and is easy to reach on foot. Plan enough time to walk through the galleries and take in the collections at a comfortable pace.
Inside the museum stands a reconstructed magistrate's office from the Edo period with tatami rooms and interrogation chambers that reveal how justice was administered. This reconstruction shows where officials worked and made important decisions.
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