Landmark
Glover Garden
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Glover Garden is an open-air museum perched on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, showcasing Western-style residences built during the Meiji era. The centerpiece is the former home of Scottish merchant Thomas Glover, a key figure in Japan's industrialization. Visitors can explore several restored houses, each furnished with period pieces, and stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens. The site offers sweeping views of the harbor and the Nagasaki skyline. It also includes the former Ringer House and the Alt House, providing a vivid picture of the foreign community's life in 19th-century Japan.
Don't miss
- Tour Thomas Glover's former residence, Japan's oldest wooden Western-style house.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Nagasaki Harbor from the garden's observation points.
- Visit the former Ringer House and Alt House for period furnishings and exhibits.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Glover Garden
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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