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Gunkanjima (Battleship Island / Hashima)
軍艦島（端島）Nagasaki · Kyushu
Weather-dependent — the boat crossing is cancellation-prone, so confirm sailings before you travel. An abandoned coal-mining island 15-19km off Nagasaki, inhabited 1887-1974 and nicknamed "Battleship Island" for its silhouette; part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing since 2015.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 1,258 reviews
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- Reachable only by licensed boat landing tour (~¥3,600–5,500 adult depending on operator), PLUS the mandatory Nagasaki City landing/preservation fee, RAISED to ¥650 in 2026 (was ¥310). Cash only; landing not guaranteed in bad weather.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Admission
- Reachable only by licensed boat landing tour (~¥3,600–5,500 adult depending on operator), PLUS the mandatory Nagasaki City landing/preservation fee, RAISED to ¥650 in 2026 (was ¥310). Cash only; landing not guaranteed in bad weather.
Note
- Accessible only on a booked landing boat tour, weather permitting — there are no independent visiting hours.
- Operators typically sail from Nagasaki around 10:30 AM and 1:40 PM for 2.5-3 hour tours, and cancel on the day in high wind or swell.
How to get there
Guided boat tour departing Nagasaki Port.
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