Glover Garden is a park that faithfully depicts Nagasaki around the time Japan opened itself to the world. Have your picture taken while touring the beautiful gardens in period costumes.

The original １９th century atmosphere has finally been restored to the historic remains on Dejima Island. During its period of national isolation, Dejima was Japan's only window to the world. Peer through a window to the past and witness the coming and going of merchants, translators, seamen as well as Japanese officials, townspeople and mistresses.

The lights of houses stretching up the mountains form Nagasaki's renowned Million Dollar Night View. We invite you to enjoy the beauty of the summer nightfall and relax to the sounds of the Chinese fiddle, violin and Chinese lute at weekend performances. Marvel at the spectacular night view while sipping a cool beer. The summit of Mt Inasa can be reached by getting off at Fuchi-Jinja Station and taking a taxi or via the ropeway.

A mainstay of summer in Nagasaki, this festival held in Nakashima Park near Spectacles Bridge features stands selling local specialties, candy floss and Japanese sweets as well as traditional games such as goldfish scooping and ring-toss. Violin, accordion and bamboo flute concerts, picture-card shows and street performances recreate the atmosphere of a bygone age.

Opening Night
１８:３０ - ２０:３０, April １ - ２, Nagasaki Mizube-no-mori Seaside Park
Over a thousand performers from Nagasaki will bring alive the sights and sounds of the four seasons in Nagasaki in eight different shows, including kite-flying, Peiron boat races, traditional songs, Chinese-style illuminations and Dragon Dancing.

２００６ Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival April ２７ - May １, Nagasaki Port Against the towering background of Megami Bridge, Nagasaki plays host to a range of elegant Japanese and foreign vessels.

Nagasaki Dragon and Lion Dance Paradise
May ６ - ７, Nagasaki City Auditorium and various other places around Nagasaki City
Local Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance groups gather and perform their breathtaking routines throughout Nagasaki City.

Nagasaki Hydrangea Festival
May ２０ - June １１, throughout Nagasaki City
German physician and scientist Philipp Franz von Siebold who lived and conducted research in Nagasaki first introduced the Japanese Hydrangea Otakusa to Europe, naming it after his wife Taki. Beautiful hydrangeas in full bloom will be on display on Dejima, in Glover Garden, Nakashima-gawa Park, the Siebold Memorial Museum and various other places around Nagasaki. These displays will be complemented by a variety of events.

Midsummer Wakaran Night July ２９, １９:００ - ２１:００, Nagasaki Mizube-no-mori Seaside Park Experience thunderous Japanese taiko drum performances against a background of bonfires. Local groups draw on a number of Taiko schools, combining them into a style that is unique to Nagasaki.

	National Peiron Boat Race Championship July ２２ - July ２３, Matsugae International Wharf Spirited chants, the sounds of Chinese gongs and Japanese drums and the cheers of support fill the air. Experience the exhilaration of this vibrant and dynamic sport.

Nagasaki Port Festival
Late July, Mizube-no-mori Seaside Park and Nagasaki Port
Centered around the port that formed the basis of Nagasaki's prosperity, this festival is the highlight of the summer festival season. Marvel at Nagasaki's Million Dollar View and witness the spectacle of the reflection of fireworks dancing off the water surface.

Spirit Boat Procession
August １５, various locations around Nagasaki City
The clamor of firecrackers and gongs accompanies this traditional event that features a procession of boats dedicated to deceased family members symbolizing their voyage to paradise.

Nagasaki Dance Saruku & Burabura Festival
September １６ - １７, Special Stage at Nagasaki City Auditorium and various other places around Nagasaki City Dance groups perform an eclectic mix of traditional Japanese and modern dance on stages dotted around Nagasaki City.

Citizen's Dai-Saruku
September ２３, Special City Center Course, Starting Point: Mizube-no-mori Seaside Park Discover the secrets of Nagasaki that only known to its residents and take part in a quiz for exclusive prizes.

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival October ７ - ９, Suwa Shrine and various locations around Nagasaki City This event is famous as one of Japan's three great festivals. The intense energy and excitement of Nagasaki Kunchi make it a must-see event!

２００６ Nagasaki Bayside Marathon and Walk
October ２９, Nagasaki Mizube-no-mori Seaside Park (Start/Finish)
Take part in this marathon and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Nagasaki Bay and the marvelous views from Megami Bridge.

Closing Ceremony
１８:００ - ２１:００, October ２９, Nagasaki Brick Hall
The citizens of Nagasaki, who made the events come alive, get together for an extravaganza of dance, music and film to mark the finale of the Saruku Urban Walking Tour Expo ２００６.

Tourist Information Office Please contact the following offices for further information City Tourist Information Office　総合観光案内所／JR長崎駅構内 At JR Nagasaki Station Tel. ０９５-８２３-３６３１ International Affairs Section of Nagasaki City Hall　長崎市国際課／長崎市桜町２-２２ ２-２２, Sakura-machi, Nagasaki Tel. ０９５-８２９-１１１３ Tokyo Office of Nagasaki City Hall　長崎市東京事務所／東京都千代田区日比谷公園１-３ １-３, Hibiya Park, Chiyodaku, Tokyo Tel. ０３-３５９１-７６００