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Sakamoto International Cemetry

📍 Sakamoto International Cemetry, Nagasaki, Japan
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Introduction

Sakamoto International Cemetery in Nagasaki holds the graves of foreigners who died in the port from the late Edo to Meiji eras — Russians, Chinese, Dutch and others. On a hillside overlooking the harbour, it witnesses Nagasaki's international history.

Highlights

1
International graves
Russians, Chinese, Dutch and more.
2
Harbour views
On a slope above Nagasaki port.
3
Exchange history
A witness to the open port era.

🛈 Practical Info

Location1-chōme Sakamoto, Nagasaki, Japan
Time neededAbout 45 minutes
AdmissionFree

💡 Tips

Stay solemn; keep off the graves.
On the route toward Peace Park and Urakami.
Hillside paths can be slippery.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Sakamoto International Cemetry?

Stay solemn; keep off the graves. On the route toward Peace Park and Urakami.