Hirado Castle and Hirado Dutch Trading Post
平戸市, Nagasaki
Explore historical heritage where Japanese and Western cultures intersect in Hirado, Japan's first Western trading port
Hirado is a port town where Japan's first trade with Europe took place. From the castle tower of Hirado Castle, breathtaking views of the Hirado Strait unfold, and at the restored Hirado Dutch Trading Post, you can learn about the history of Japanese-Dutch exchange. The "Landscape with Temples and Churches" where temples and churches appear in the same view is a unique photo spot only found in Hirado. Nanban confections such as Kasutera sponge cake are also local specialties.
Access
About 90 minutes by bus from JR Sasebo Station
Hours
8:30〜18:00
Budget
大人520円(平戸城)
平戸城オランダ商館南蛮文化
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