When traveling in Japan, my favorite way to get to know a city is through its local transportation. If you enjoy this kind of slow-paced travel as much as I do, I highly recommend buying a one-day streetcar pass at the tourist information center when you arrive in Nagasaki. It makes exploring the city easy and convenient.
Nagasaki’s streetcar network is extensive, and you can easily ride to many famous attractions, including the historic Spectacles Bridge, the exotic Glover Garden, and Shooken, a well-known Nagasaki castella shop.
Sitting inside a retro streetcar and watching the city scenery slowly pass by outside the window has its own distinct romantic charm. Each time you get on and off and fall into the rhythm of local daily life, you can truly feel the uniquely welcoming connection between the streetcars and the city.
