If one has been to the Netherlands, they are honestly not missing much. It is interesting to read about the Dutch influence in Nagasaki. They even offer a pamphlet in Dutch! More

This is the place where Japan began to become a modern country. The reconstructed buildings are well executed and the English written commentry is adequate. This pivotal place to modern Japan ia also a must see in Nagasaki. More

At one stage this was the only place (officially) that foreigners were allowed to come to in Japan! Although, as I understand it, mostly reconstructed, this is certainly a "must see" in Nagasaki. Many interesting artefacts (pottery, tools, etc) and descriptions provide a wealth of information on Dejima and its role in history. Before coming I had no idea how... More

Even though landfills and massive construction have made the original site of this unique settlement disappear under roads and buildings of modern Nagasaki, the historical reconstruction and exhibits here are very well done. Under the tight rule of Tokugawa shoguns, Japan was sealed off to the West for two centuries – with the exception of the artificially created fan-shaped Dejima... More

Dejima provided insight into a part of Japanese History I was unfamiliar with. More

First of all, it is really well made. You can explore the replica of Dejima, seeing each buildings and seeing movies. I stayed there for 2 hours or so, but I really wanted to be there for whole day, or may be more. Nagasaki is a special place which maintain the air of old times, with its nostalgic mood all... More

As outdoor museums go this one is nice. i wish there had been more exhibits inside the buildings. some of them just housed empty rooms with a plaque telling you what was there. They showed the Archaeology of the site and i liked that. Over it's expensive but worth it. More

Even though it is partly a construction zone, Dejima is a great place to visit when you are in Nagasaki. The buildings that have been recreated so far are excellent places to see how the Dutch lived thier isolated lives on the island. It was a little bit of a surprise to me to get off the tram, walk across... More