Nagasaki City

There were four of us, but it was easy to get in; we just had to show our vouchers at the reception. Glover Garden was lit up at night, and the night view of the harbor and Mount Inasa was beautiful.

Although the sky was overcast that day, it didn't dampen my enthusiasm for visiting the island. Six years ago, I had taken a boat trip to Gunkanjima, but unfortunately, the waves were too high to land. This time, I booked a ticket for an afternoon departure and visited the museum beforehand. The museum staff provided detailed explanations and helpful tips; the service was excellent. The pier was a 5-minute walk from the museum. Following the staff's instructions, I queued according to my reservation number to board the boat. The seats on the boat were comfortable, and the entire tour was conducted in Japanese. A translation device could also be rented for 1000 yen to listen to the explanations. The island visit was smooth, the trip was pleasant, and the staff were attentive and kind.