Routes of History

Let’s go on a journey on foot along old highways as routes of history to find the appeal of Nagasaki. Our itinerary includes the Hirado Highway, the Shimabara Highway, and the Nagasaki Highway, as well as various places along those highways and minor roads.
Along those historical highways, people encountered each other, products were transported, and cultural elements were exchanged. A tour of those routes will allow you to find various things. A wide variety of local features—nature, culture, traditional performing arts and festivals, craftwork, and gastronomy, including local specialty ingredients and dishes—have been fostered against a backdrop of geographical conditions and the passage of history. The “Routes of History” series is a series of guides to making a journey on foot while looking for the colorful charms of Nagasaki and enjoying its features through the senses.
Now, let’s go on an healthy, eco-friendly tour of attractive historical highways!