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Tojin-yashiki Site

📍 Tojin-yashiki Site, Kannaimachi, Nagasaki, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nagasaki
Category
Historic Ruins & Heritage
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
Tojin-yashiki Site, Kannaimachi, Nagasaki, Japan
Coordinates
32.7391, 129.8766

Introduction

The Tojin-yashiki (Chinese Residence) site is the Edo-period compound where the shogunate confined Nagasaki's Chinese population, on the hillside behind Shinchi Chinatown in Kannaimachi. Built in 1689, the walled and moated quarter covered some 9,400 tsubo — three times Dejima — and housed as many as 2,000 Chinese in about twenty tiled row houses. Declining after the 1784 fire, it was abolished when Japan opened in 1859, the community moving to neighbouring Shinchi Chinatown. Today the site holds four temples — Toshin-do, Tenko-do, Kannon-do and the Fujian Guild Hall — corner boundary stones and the free Kura Shiryokan opened in 2015: a witness to Sino-Japanese exchange under seclusion.

✨ Highlights

1
Toshin-do
Its upswept roof makes it the most recognisable of the four.
2
Tenko-do
Brick-walled hall to Mazu, guardian of seafarers.
3
Kannon-do
Its arched stone gate is said to date from the compound.
4
Fujian Guild Hall
Founded 1868, rebuilt 1897; a Sino-Japanese hybrid.
5
Kura Shiryokan
A free museum opened in 2015 on Chinese trade and life.
6
Corner stones
Boundary stones marking the 9,400-tsubo compound.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Tojin-yashiki Site, Kannaimachi, Nagasaki, Japan
→Time needed：1-2 hours
→Opening Hours：Halls and museum 9:00-17:00; outdoor site open freely

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree site and halls

Transportation

Tram

Tram line 1 to Shinchi-Chinatown stop, 7-8 min on foot

Note

Buses to Shinchi-Chinatown stop, 5-min walk; no dedicated parking

💡 Tips

• Halls and museum open 9:00-17:00; may close in severe weather.
• Tram line 1 to Shinchi-Chinatown stop, then 7-8 minutes on foot.
• Chain it with Shinchi Chinatown, the Confucius Shrine and Kofuku-ji.
• During the Lantern Festival the four halls are lit — the best atmosphere of the year.
• Slopes and stone steps abound — wear walking shoes.
• The old compound gate was moved to Kofuku-ji, a National Important Cultural Property.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Tojin-yashiki Site?

Halls and museum 9:00-17:00; outdoor site open freely

How much is the admission for Tojin-yashiki Site?

Free Admission: Free site and halls

Any practical tips for visiting Tojin-yashiki Site?

Halls and museum open 9:00-17:00; may close in severe weather. Tram line 1 to Shinchi-Chinatown stop, then 7-8 minutes on foot.

How long should I spend at Tojin-yashiki Site?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.