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Family-friendly hotels near Nagasaki Port
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Nagasaki Port
Nagasaki Port is a harbor in the city of Nagasaki. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it looks like a crane spreading its wings when seen from above, which is why it is also called the "Crane Harbor." Scheduled passenger boats to the Goto Islands, Iojima, and Takashima depart from and arrive at the Ohato Terminal Building, with ferries and jetfoils run by Kyushu Shosen and high-speed boats run by companies such as Nagasaki Kisen. International cruise ships dock at the Matsugae International Terminal. The whole area is registered as a "Minato Oasis NAGASAKI" (a port-side community hub designated by the government), and it also includes Dejima Wharf and Nagasaki Mizube-no-Mori Park.
Visiting Nagasaki Port with kids
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Separate boarding areas
Scheduled boats to the outlying islands use the Ohato Terminal Building, while international cruise ships use the Matsugae International Terminal. Where you go depends on which boat you are taking.
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Facilities on the Matsugae side
The passenger terminal on the Matsugae side has free Wi-Fi, a tourist information center, and a currency exchange counter. A building with immigration and customs functions was completed there in 2010.
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Ferries and high-speed boats
Kyushu Shosen operates both ferries and jetfoils (high-speed hydrofoil boats), with services from Nagasaki Port to Fukue Port and Narao Port. The type of boat differs by route.
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Ways to pass the waiting time
Dejima Wharf has an observation deck and restaurants, and Nagasaki Mizube-no-Mori Park is an open, airy park with a canal running through it. Both are handy for a meal or a stroll by the port.
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Kanko Maru, a harbor cruise
Kanko Maru, a replica of a historic ship, cruises around Nagasaki Port on a 60-minute trip. It also suits a day when riding a boat is the main goal.
Please check each operator's official website for cancellations and schedules.
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Hotels within 5 km of Nagasaki Port (15, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 15 are within 5 km of Nagasaki Port. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Dormy Inn Premium Nagasaki Ekimae
hotel H2 Nagasaki
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel
CANDEO HOTELS Nagasaki Shinchichukagai
Dormy Inn Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown
Hotel JAL City Nagasaki
Hilton Nagasaki
ANA Crowne Plaza Nagasaki Gloverhill
Hotel Wingport Nagasaki
FORZA Hotel Nagasaki
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Travel tips
Scheduled boats to the outlying islands depart from the Ohato Terminal Building, so the boarding area is different from Matsugae, where cruise ships dock. Before or after your departure, you can spend time watching the port from a cafe or restaurant at Dejima Wharf. Nagasaki Mizube-no-Mori Park, along the canal, is a good resting spot when you want to let your children walk.
Best season
Please check the official site for seasonal information.
Getting there
The Matsugae terminal is a 5-minute walk from Oura Kaigandori tram stop on Nagasaki Electric Tramway Line 5, and a 1-minute walk from the Glover Garden stop on the Nagasaki Bus. From Nagasaki Airport, it takes 40 minutes by car or bus.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | Matsugae-machi (Matsugae Wharf), Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture |
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| trainNearest station | 5-minute walk from Oura Kaigandori tram stop (Line 5); 1-minute walk from Glover Garden bus stop |
| callPhone | 095-824-1111(長崎県土木部港湾課) |
| languageOfficial site | http://www.nagasaki-port.jp/ |
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FAQ
Where do boats to the outlying islands depart from?
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Scheduled passenger boats to the Goto Islands, Iojima, and Takashima depart from and arrive at the Nagasaki Port Ohato Terminal Building in the Motofune district. This is a different location from Matsugae, where cruise ships arrive.
What is there at the Matsugae terminal?
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The passenger terminal has free Wi-Fi, a tourist information center, and a currency exchange counter. The Matsugae International Terminal Building, which has immigration and customs functions, was completed in 2010.
Can we eat near the port?
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Nagasaki Dejima Wharf in the Tokiwa and Dejima district has an observation deck, restaurants, and more. You can enjoy a meal at a cafe or restaurant while looking out over the port.
Can we tour the port by boat?
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The replica ship Kanko Maru cruises around Nagasaki Port, and the cruise lasts 60 minutes. Yamasa Kaiun also operates other cruises, including ones to Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) and around Nagasaki Port.
Are there family-friendly hotels near the port?
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There are 15 family-friendly places to stay within 5 km. Of these, 10 offer free stays for children sharing a bed with parents, and 7 lend baby cribs. The closest is about 0.9 km from the port.