We boarded Sanyo Shinkansen to get to Hakata, and then changed trains to Limited Express "Kamome" to go to Nagasaki.
Just before arriving at Tosu, an intermediate station, one of my acquaintances sent me a picture of the train we boarded. He was also traveling there and, he took photo on another train coming from opposite side.
Ariake Bay from the train
After arriving at Nagasaki, we walked to tram station.
Station nameplate
Shinkansen under construction
Platforms on conventional lines
JR Kyusyu 66 series (HUIS TEN BOSCH color) at Nagasaki
JR Kyusyu YC1 series at Nagasaki.Sta
Due to restructuring of the entire station, passengers are forced to walk tentative corridor.
Nagasaki Station on tram line
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 1500 series
By Nagasaki Electric Tramway, we went to Ishibashi Station.
Ishibashi Station
A few minutes walk from took us to temple of Confucius. China History Museum is also built behind the temple. We could enjoy inside the temple and the museum.
Near temple of Confucius
temple of Confucius
Analects are written on the right side
Museum neighboring the temple
Garden in front of the temple
Then, we walked to souvenir shops near Ōura Church, Glover Garden, and ruin of Nagasaki Branch of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC). Though all of the souvenir shops open, all of these tourist attractions are closed to prevent pandemic and to let tourists discouraged to visit.
On our way to Ōura Church
Souvenir shops
Ōura Church
We went to Chinatown by tram.
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 500 series in Shinchi Chinatown.Sta
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 1700 series in Shinchi Chinatown.Sta
In addition to lunch, we ate shrimp toast, which is specialty in Nagasaki, though it was imported from Canton.
The Japanese name of shrimp toast is Hatoshi, which derives from Hadosi in Cantonese.
Then, we boarded tram to Dejima, where trade between Japan and Netherland or China was allowed while Japan was locked down in Yedo Era to ban Christianity.
Dejima
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 1200A series(Keikyu color) near Dejima.Sta
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 370 series near Dejima.Sta
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 1800 series near Dejima.Sta
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 1300 series near Dejima.Sta
But, buildings inside the island were also closed, due to the same reason.
Dejima Wharf
Freight rail line used to be running here
We went to Takaramachi Station to see a small monorail. It was built for elderly residents who feel pain when going up or down for shopping.
So, people outside the area cannot use it.
The small monorail
The sign on the left shows that Shinkansen will pass through underground here
We went back to Nagasaki Station, and boarded Limited Express "Kamome" to go back to Hakata.
It was the last chance to take photos of trams
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 201 series
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 360 series
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 1200A series
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 211 series
Nagasaki Electric Tramway 300 series
From Hakata, we took Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima.
Inside "Kamome" Train
Shimabara Railway's train in Isahaya
We were so tired that we took taxi to today's hotel.
