Kyushu 2023 - Nagasaki Port Morning Walk

 

Nagasaki first morning, waking up to this view from our Dormy Inn Hotel. I didn't have much planned, except to walk to the harbour area, and maybe try getting a ticket to see a cool island. I have been trying to get tickets to the cool island, but there was no reply to my email or messages. I guess in Japan, they still prefer people calling. Anyway, let's go try my luck.

It was a nice morning for a walk, the weather was quite cooling and not much sun in the sky. I walked towards the sea side and went pass Nagasaki Bizport. Saw some yellow tulips growing there that they looked almost unreal.

Reached the harbour area in good time, so we admired the view and read up a bit about the history of Nagasaki port, especially during the industry revolution of Japan.

We could see views of another town just cross the waters. It looked kinda like Urakami too. Perhaps all the town in Nagasaki is on a slope like these. It does made a very memorable landscape.

Saw this cute little train on the pedestrian path at Nagasaki Bizport. I thought that with all the train spotting and train rides that we have been doing, it was appropriate for me to include this in my collection of train photos too! 

Walking further along, we saw some cool buildings in front, with cool waterways along the path.

I really like the vibe of the place. The architecture of the place was very neat and concrete, yet there were flowers and water surrounding the area. It was industrial chic, yet oddly natural. A very unique Japanese style which I am totally in to! I guess it was the use of space. It wasn't overly cluttered. Everything was neat and clean line, modern yet traditional. 

I love the use of glass in their buildings too. And how some of the buildings were built across the waters. I think that was one of the museum or art or something. I didn't visit it. I'm particular about the museums I visit since it takes so much time to really enjoy a good museum. 

Here is a closer view of the architecture. Even if you don't appreciate buildings, surely you can appreciate the beauty of your surroundings?

A great balance of water, nature and concrete in this space.

There were stone steps where you could walk down to the waters too. This was roughly the end of the seaside walk, as we later turned into a small town area near Chinatown to look for my ferry ride to a cool island. How cool? Wait and see in upcoming post!

In case you would like to replicate my walk, here is the map I used. It was quite a short walk, but seems longer when you stopped and admire everything you came across. When I travel, I don't really spend a lot of money on public transport, especially when it's such a pleasant area to walk in :)