[2025 Nagasaki Attraction] Travel Guide for Hollander Slope (Updated Jul)

Nagasaki Hollandzaka is located in Higashiyamate-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is a sloping road paved with stone slabs and an important historical and cultural attraction in Nagasaki City. The name of the Dutch Slope comes from the Edo period, when Nagasaki was the only port open to the outside world in Japan. The Dutch often lived and worked here, so this slope is also called the "Dutch Slope". There are many Western-style buildings on both sides of Holland Hill, including Katsumizu University, Higashiyamate 12th Building, Higashiyamate 13th Building, Showakai Hospital, etc. These buildings were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries and bear witness to the development of Western culture in Nagasaki. Holland Hill is a famous tourist attraction in Nagasaki City and a popular spot for taking wedding photos. Visitors can stroll here, appreciate the charm of Western architecture, and feel the romance of Western culture. #Japanese and Korean urban attractions #Nagasaki #DutchSlope #Western Architecture #History and Culture #travel #Check-in

Nagasaki was once home to Dejima, and was one of the few cities in Japan with ties to the outside world. The charm of Nagasaki is that you can still see traces of that connection in the city today. One of these charms is Dutch Hill. This hill is located in the Higashiyamate district, which is lined with old buildings and full of exotic atmosphere, and it is said that its name comes from the fact that the Dutch and others often passed through here after the country opened up to the world. It may look like an ordinary hill, but I think Nagasaki is a city where you can feel history even on a hill like this. #DomesticTravel #Nagasaki #NagasakiTourism #NagasakiTrip

#JapanTravel #Nagasaki #Orandazaka #NagasakiTravel 📍Japan Nagasaki, Orandazaka Orandazaka is a Dutch-style street near Gassui Women's University. Inside the blue-colored Higashiyamate, they sell tea and cake. There are decorations everywhere in Orandazaka, and whenever the wind blows, a refreshing sound resonates. As it is an old European-style building, the traces of time remain intact. Oranda is the Japanese word for 'Netherlands', but since the Dutch settled in Nagasaki, and the Portuguese and British settled there, they called them 'Oranda-san', so it can be said that Orandazaka is a place where many Europeans, including the Dutch, lived :)

Located in Nagasaki's Higashiyamate district, "Dutch Slope" is a cobblestone path that symbolizes the foreign charm of the townscape. The name is said to have originated from the Edo to Meiji periods when foreigners, particularly Dutch residents, frequently passed through this slope, leading to its nickname "Dutch Slope." On both sides of the slope, you'll find Western-style red brick buildings, mission-style schools, and retro fences, creating an atmosphere that feels like stepping back in time to the Meiji or Taisho eras. Walking here, especially in the soft light of morning or evening, envelops you in Nagasaki's unique tranquility and nostalgic air, offering moments of relaxation that soothe the fatigue of travel. Nearby, there are facilities such as "Higashiyamate Ko 13th Building" and the "Former Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Nagasaki Branch," which preserve the architecture of the era. These spots are worth visiting as part of your exploration. During less crowded times, the slope also serves as a hidden gem for photography enthusiasts. For those who want to savor Nagasaki's unique history and scenery at a leisurely pace, a stroll along "Dutch Slope" is a must. Step by step on the cobblestones, you can feel the historical intersection of foreign influences and Japan.

It is Holland Slope, a popular tourist spot in Nagasaki where old Western-style buildings line up, once a foreign settlement. It seems that the place where foreigners lived was named Holland due to the influence of the image of Dutch people = foreigners in Japan at that time. Climbing the slope full of exotic atmosphere, there is the Higashiyamate Western-style residential area where multiple Western-style buildings are preserved. You can enter several Western-style buildings here and on Holland Slope, and you can see the interior decorations from that time. There were also places with cafes attached.

July 2018 #NagasakiTravel #In the city of Nagasaki, the opening of the port is an indispensable turning point in history. After the opening of the port, Western powers came in and their cultures mixed together, creating Nagasaki's own identity. There were spots where you could see traces of Westerners living during the opening of the port. They are #Higashiyamate Western-style Houses (#東山手洋風住宅群) and #Orandazaka (#オランダ坂). If you climb the stairs up the hill behind the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine, you will enter a neighborhood with a good view overlooking Nagasaki Port. Western-style buildings were located around this area. The exterior was maintained as it was in its original form, but some were used as cafes and others as museums, each with their own unique characteristics. It was fun to take a light stroll around the neighborhood and look around. Then, a gentle uphill road leading into a narrow alley appeared, and that was Orandazaka. It is said that the Dutch people who lived in this neighborhood used this uphill road to go to church. The Japanese called them Oranda, the Japanese pronunciation of Holland, the English name for the Netherlands, and called it Orandazaka because it was a hill used by the Dutch people. It seems that when it comes to traveling, you see as much as you know. #Japan #JapanTravel #KyushuTravel #WorldTravel

During this season, hydrangeas can be seen everywhere in the city of Nagasaki. I was surprised to see beautiful hydrangeas like this on Dutch Slope Street while I was wandering around looking for Dutch Slope. #Hydrangea #QuintessaCampaign

In fact, I went out with little rain, and the impression went out alone. The biggest thing was to go to Nagasaki. Although I saw the cherry blossoms, I took the umbrella with one hand and took photos with one hand. The difficulty was too high. The impression in the impression.