A nice snapshot of history where the Dutch traders were contained during their sea trade with Japan. A lot of artefacts which shows us how they lived and what made them comfortable during their stay. An interesting commingling of Dutch/Spanish interior design with Japanese architecture....More

There is a lot to absorb here about the history of the Dutch in Japan. This is like a kind of mini Williamsburg, but the Japanese version. It is well maintained and the English signs will provide all the explanation you need.

We were intending to head back to our hotel for a quick nap after a week of several changes of time zone, family gatherings & possibly more sake than was good for us. This attraction drew us in & we spent a lot longer here...More

This museum is part of an old district and is kept very well. There you can rent specific costumes and after dressed up you can parade through the site foe example an hour. Ladies were ver nice dressed up. Man's dress was so so.

Although it only gives you a glimpse of the life on Dejima in the later years, you can really experience a time-travel sensation. I hope the site will be enlarged and improved one day providing more historical context, but this place is a must, especially...More

Absolutely one of the most interesting spots to visit in Nagasaki is Deshima. This former trading post of the Dutch VOC used to be an island centuries ago but is now fully engulfed into the city of Nagasaki. However many years ago the Nagasaki authorities...More

Informative and interesting, some rooms are empty but others have some great examples of Ceramics- Japanese and European. Interesting take on dutch food in the cafe. The japanese are very proud of thier links to Maastricht, its a shame that Maastricht has no trace of...More