Narrow alley with red lanterns at night

Shinchi & Shianbashi新地・思案橋

A local guide to eating, staying, exploring.

Sample layout · 見本です。宿の名前・価格帯・位置は例(実在のホテルではありません)

A neighborhood with flavor & character

Shinchi Chinatown sits right next to Shianbashi, the busiest drinking district in Nagasaki. In a few minutes on foot you go from red Chinese gates to narrow lanes full of small bars, noodle shops, late-night ramen counters.

It is the easiest place in the city to eat well at night. Come hungry, walk slowly, follow the lanterns.

More history of Shinchi & Shianbashi → 見本:深い歴史は別ページ(中身は未作成)

Red lanterns on a rainy night terrace (temporary image)Green streetcar in Nagasaki (temporary image)Motsunabe hot pot at a Shianbashi izakaya

Highlights

見本:作成者の「街の情報 › 見所」から入る(住所で決まらないもの)。写真は募集中

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The Lantern Festival

For two weeks around Chinese New Year, thousands of colored lanterns hang over the streets, with parades.

When: Late January to February

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Champon in Chinatown

Nagasaki’s noodle soup was born here. Try it next to sara udon, its crispy fried cousin.

When: Lunch, any season

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Shianbashi after dark

The old bar district, with tiny snack bars, izakaya, late ramen counters.

When: Evening

Places to visit

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見本:作成者の「街の情報 › 観光地・スポット」から入る(住所がある所。地図にもピン)。写真は募集中

What to eat

Nagasaki is famous for champon, a big bowl of noodles in a rich soup packed with seafood, pork, vegetables. Around Shianbashi you will also find fresh local fish, tiny gyoza, late-night ramen.

Sashimi platter at a Shianbashi izakaya

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Where to stay

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Places to stayPlaces to eatThe area

Price per room per night (checked Nov 2026): ¥ under ¥12,000 · ¥¥ ¥12,000–25,000 · ¥¥¥ over ¥25,000

    Pick a place inside the circle and you can walk to dinner. Rooms, photos and today’s prices are on the booking site.

    Getting here

    Directions from where you areOpens Google Maps with live train times from your current location.

    見本:乗り換えは○、○の間は目安の分数(時間は未確認の目安)

    From Nagasaki Stationabout 10 min in allLive times ↗
    Nagasaki Sta.
    approx. 10 minTram Line 1
    Shianbashi
    From Nagasaki Airportabout 55 min in allLive times ↗
    Nagasaki Airport
    approx. 45 minAirport bus
    Nagasaki Sta.change
    approx. 10 minTram Line 1
    Shianbashi
    Bus or taxi insteadTaxi · approx. 35–45 min (expensive)
    From Hakata Sta. / Fukuoka Airportabout 1 h 30 min + 10 min in allLive times ↗
    Hakata
    approx. 60 minRelay Kamome
    Takeo-Onsenchange
    approx. 30 minKamome Shinkansen
    Nagasaki Sta.change
    approx. 10 minTram Line 1
    Shianbashi
    Bus or taxi insteadHighway bus from Hakata or Fukuoka Airport · approx. 2 h 30 min
    From Matsugae cruise terminalabout 15 min in allLive times ↗
    Matsugae
    approx. 10 minTram
    Shianbashi
    From Haneda Airportabout 3 h 15 min in allLive times ↗
    Haneda
    approx. 125 minFlight to Nagasaki
    Nagasaki Airportchange
    approx. 45 minAirport bus
    Nagasaki Sta.change
    approx. 10 minTram Line 1
    Shianbashi
    More starting points (2)
    From Tokyo Stationabout 7 h in allLive times ↗
    Tokyo
    approx. 300 minShinkansen Nozomi
    Hakatachange
    approx. 60 minRelay Kamome
    Takeo-Onsenchange
    approx. 30 minKamome Shinkansen
    Nagasaki Sta.change
    approx. 10 minTram Line 1
    Shianbashi
    From Shin-Osaka Stationabout 4 h 15 min in allLive times ↗
    Shin-Osaka
    approx. 150 minSanyo Shinkansen
    Hakatachange
    approx. 60 minRelay Kamome
    Takeo-Onsenchange
    approx. 30 minKamome Shinkansen
    Nagasaki Sta.change
    approx. 10 minTram Line 1
    Shianbashi

    Take the streetcar (line 1) from Nagasaki Station. Get off at Shinchi Chinatown or Shianbashi, about 10 minutes. The area is small, so walking is the best way to explore.

    Area guide長崎を歩く

    Other areas in Nagasaki

    Three walkable areas around the harbor, linked by the old tram.

    Nagasaki PortMegane BridgeDejimaChinatownGlover GardenSuwa ShrineNagasaki Sta. 長崎GotomachiDejimaShianbashiSofukujiSakuramachiHamanomachi ArcadeShindaikumachiMedical CenterOura-kaigandoriOura TenshudoIshibashiYachiyomachiHakata 博多Shinkansen + Ltd. Exp. 80 minNagasaki Airport 長崎空港Bus 45 minPeace Park 平和公園Tram 15 minMt. Inasa 稲佐山Ropeway · night viewHuis Ten Bosch ハウステンボスJR 90 min

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