Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nagasaki
- Category
- Beach & Island
- Duration
- 3 hours including the boat ride and 50-60 minutes ashore
- Opening Hours
- {"note": "Accessible only on licensed tour boats; two to three departures a day from Nagasaki Port, mostly 09:00-14:00, with 50-60 minutes ashore. In rough seas the landing is cancelled and the boat circles the island instead; winter and typhoon season see the most cancellations"}
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 4,000-6,000 · Child: Children JPY 2,000-3,000 · Includes the JPY 300 landing tax; varies by operator and route. Some operators refund the difference when landing is cancelled
- Address
- Hashima (Gunkanjima), Nagasaki, Japan
- Coordinates
- 32.6277, 129.7383
Introduction
Gunkanjima (officially Hashima, also called Battleship Island) is a derelict industrial islet off the southwest coast of Nagasaki, Japan, whose dense concrete apartment blocks and factory silhouette resemble a warship — hence the nickname. From the late 19th through the 20th century it boomed on undersea coal, once ranking among the world's most densely populated places with over five thousand residents at its peak, complete with schools, shops and a hospital. When the mine closed in 1974 the island was fully evacuated and left frozen in time as a 'ghost town' at sea. Licensed tour boats have visited since 2009, and in 2015 it was inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution.' Its rusting tenements, encircling sea wall and silent streets make it a mecca for ruin and industrial-heritage enthusiasts and a film location.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 4,000-6,000 |
|---|---|
| Child | Children JPY 2,000-3,000 |
Includes the JPY 300 landing tax; varies by operator and route. Some operators refund the difference when landing is cancelled
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)?
{"note": "Accessible only on licensed tour boats; two to three departures a day from Nagasaki Port, mostly 09:00-14:00, with 50-60 minutes ashore. In rough seas the landing is cancelled and the boat circles the island instead; winter and typhoon season see the most cancellations"}
How much is the admission for Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)?
Adult: JPY 4,000-6,000; Child: Children JPY 2,000-3,000; Includes the JPY 300 landing tax; varies by operator and route. Some operators refund the difference when landing is cancelled
Any practical tips for visiting Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)?
Visit only with a licensed boat tour. Trips cancel in rough seas; check notice.
How long should I spend at Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)?
A typical visit takes 3 hours including the boat ride and 50-60 minutes ashore.
