Gunkanjima island Cruise Experience | Nagasaki, Japan
Gunkanjima island Cruise Experience | Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki Gunkanjima Cruise Experience
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Highlights
- Explore Hashima Island, Japan's abandoned island known for its coal mining history and desolate ruins
- Discover the island's unique battleship-like shape and remnants, making it a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit filming locations from the James Bond movie "Skyfall" on the island
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ー What Can You Expect ー
Located approximately 19 kilometers southwest of Nagasaki Port, Nagasaki
Gunkanjima, also known as Hashima Island, served as a seabed coal mining base
owned by Mitsubishi Group. Reclaimed land, high-rise apartments, and various
facilities surrounded the island, resembling a sea fortress due to its
resemblance to a warship. However, in April 1974, the island closed as coal
resources depleted, leaving it uninhabited and in ruins. Fast forward to
January 5, 2009, when it was recorded in the "Kyushu and Yamaguchi
Modernization Industrial Heritage Group," marking the beginning of a new era.
On April 22, 2009, the prohibition on tourist landings was lifted, enabling
various travel companies to operate island tours. In 2015, Gunkanjima gained
World Cultural Heritage status as part of the Meiji Japan Industrial Heritage
Revolutionary Site. Notably, the renowned movie "Skyfall" was filmed on
Gunkanjima in Nagasaki, Japan, further adding to its widespread recognition.
Itinerary
[Morning session] 9:00~10:00 / [Afternoon session] 10:30~13:00 Check in at the Battleship Island Digital Museum
[Morning Session] 10:00 am–10:05 am / [Afternoon Session] 13:00 pm–13:15 pm — Head to Tokiwa Pier
Boarding for the morning cruise will begin at 10:10 am, while for the afternoon cruise, boarding will commence at 1:20 pm
The morning cruise will depart from Tokiwa Port at 10:30 am, and the afternoon cruise will depart at 1:40 pm
You will have the opportunity to land on Gunkanjima during the morning cruise from 11:35 am-12:20 pm and the afternoon cruise from 2:40 pm-3:25 pm. Explore the island and make the most of your visit. Please note that the schedule for landing on Gunkanjima and exploring the island may be subject to change based on weather conditions
[Morning session] 12:15 / [Afternoon session] 15:15 If unable to log in, return to Tokiwa port arrival time
If the landing on Gunkanjima is successful during the morning cruise at 13:15 pm or the afternoon cruise at 4:20 pm, the boat will later return to Tokiwa Port
What's included
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Additional information
- For safety reasons, children under the age of 3 are not allowed to participate in this tour
- If the voyage is canceled due to bad weather on the day of the tour, a full refund will be issued. After departure, if the boat cannot land on the island due to weather or sea conditions, a partial refund of the boat fare and the landing fee collected at check-in will be provided
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Gunkanjima
GBP 28.26
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This had been on my bucket list so delighted to have been able to not only visit to the island but land on it. Gunkanjima Concierge the tour operator were fantastic and despite the fact that the tour is in Japanese, they did provide an English speaking guide Mark who was most helpful in taking us through the island and some off the history behind it. A must visit for those coming to Nagasaki.