Wi-Fi and Travel Information in Nagasaki, Japan: Your Ultimate Guide

If you are planning to visit Nagasaki for your next stay in Japan, researching the free Wi-Fi situation beforehand might help you a lot. In Nagasaki Prefecture, free and public Wi-Fi are widely provided by the city government, as well as by restaurants and cafes. Worry not, we have carefully gathered all the information you need to stay connected in Nagasaki, and we will introduce you to our recommendation of Wi-Fi rental service, WiFiBOX.

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Free public Wi-Fi available in Nagasaki

Nagasaki offers the public wireless LAN "Nagasaki City Wi-Fi" as a free public Wi-Fi service. This service is operated as part of the improvement of the reception environment for international tourists and other visitors, and is available to anyone.

Let's take a look at what kind of Wi-Fi service "Nagasaki City Wi-Fi" is and how to connect to it.

What is Nagasaki City Wi-Fi?

Nagasaki City Wi-Fi is a public free Wi-Fi service provided by Nagasaki City for tourists. It is available at the following tourist facilities in Nagasaki City:

• Peace Park
• Mt. Inasa Observatory
• Glover Garden
• Megane Bridge
• Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
• Nagai Takashi Memorial Hall
• Shusaku Endo Literature Museum
• Siebold Memorial Hall
• Gaikai History and Folklore Museum
• Nagasaki Ropeway Fuchi Shrine Station Building
• Nagasaki Inasayama slope car Chufuku Station and Sancho Station
• Nagasaki Station West Exit and Pedestrian Passage

It is also available at all 39 of Nagasaki Electric Railway's electric train stops.

When logging in, you must agree to the Terms of Use and the Use of Location Information. Usage is limited to 60 minutes at a time.

By providing a public Wi-Fi , Nagasaki City expects to improve its appeal as a traveler-friendly city and to have a high publicity effect by having people actively posting the attractions of Nagasaki to social media.

How to log in to Nagasaki City Wi-Fi

This section explains how to log in to Nagasaki City Wi-Fi.

To use Nagasaki City Wi-Fi, first go to the designated Wi-Fi spot and follow the following steps:

1. Go to a Wi-Fi spot
2. Tap "Settings" on your phone or other device
3. Tap "Wi-Fi" and turn it on
4. Select the SSID "Nagasaki-City-Wi-Fi" from the list of networks
5. Enter the password "nagasaki"
6. Access http://ncity.cncm.ne.jp/login
7. On the Terms of Use page, tap "View Terms of Use" under "Other Facilities".
8. Tap "Agree" to complete the connection.

Other free Wi-Fi available in Nagasaki

Free Wi-Fi is not only provided by the Nagasaki government, but also cafes, family restaurants, and fast food restaurants. In addition, many hotels provide free Wi-Fi service for their guests, so you will have no trouble using the Internet during your stay. Smooth connection to the internet enables you to look up tourist information, maps, transportation schedule, restaurant reviews, and so much more.

We have also gathered the information on the free Wi-Fi available in Nagasaki for each location.

Cafés

There are many national chain cafes in Nagasaki, each offering free Wi-Fi service. Here are the majority of them:

• Starbucks Coffee
• Komeda Coffee Shop
• Doutor Coffee
• Tully's Coffee
• Seattle's Best Coffee
• St. Mark's Cafe
• Konas Coffee
• KURASHIKI COFFEE
• Pronto

In many cafes, you can easily use the free Wi-Fi by simply agreeing to the terms of use, and although there is a limit of 30 to 180 minutes per connection, you can often reconnect as many times as you wish.

Family Restaurants and Fast Food Restaurants

Family restaurants and fast food restaurants may also offer their own free Wi-Fi services. Here are the restaurants that offer free Wi-Fi for you.

• Joyful (except Hasami store in Nagasaki)
• Gusto
• Cocos
• BIKKURI DONKEY
  
• McDonald's
• Mos Burger
• Kentucky
• Lotteria

Even within the same brand, free Wi-Fi may not be installed in some stores. Therefore, when using a family restaurant or fast food restaurant for the purpose of using free Wi-Fi, check the availability of Wi-Fi in advance.

Hotels

In Nagasaki, free Wi-Fi is available at many hotels. Using the internet during your stay shouldn't be any problem.

The main ways to use the hotel's free Wi-Fi are as follows:

1. Turn on "Settings" > "Wi-Fi" and select the hotel access point that appears.
2. A login screen will appear, and enter the ID and password specified by the hotel.

However, there are hotels that don't offer free Wi-Fi, so please check it in advance when making a reservation.

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WiFiBOX is Recommended for Renting Wi-Fi in Nagasaki

As mentioned above, Nagasaki offers free Wi-Fi in various places. Therefore, you will not have much trouble finding Wi-Fi while sightseeing in Nagasaki. However, depending on the time of day and location, communication speeds may be slow and you may not be able to use the Internet smoothly. Furthermore, there is an undeniable risk that your communications may be intercepted and misused by a third party.

If you want to use the Internet comfortably while sightseeing in Nagasaki, or if you are worried about using free Wi-Fi, why not rent a Wi-Fi router?

One of our recommendations for Wi-Fi is WiFiBOX, a Wi-Fi rental service with a super simple procedure, from reservation to return, done completely contactless.

Let's take a look at how to rent a WiFiBOX.

Flow of usage and setting

The flow of using and setting up WiFiBOX is as follows:

1. On the official site of WiFiBOX (https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en), select your travel destination ("Japan", if you are going to use it in Nagasaki), select the desired usage period and plan, and tap "Proceed to checkout".
2. If you are using WiFiBOX for the first time, create a new account. Log in if you already have one.
3. Complete the payment procedure with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or American Express) or a debit card.
4. After reserving, you will receive an email with the subject "How to Pick Up Your Wi-Fi Unit". When you are in front of the rental machine, open the "QR code (*) scanning page" from the email, and scan the QR code at the top right of the display on the rental machine.
   (* "QR Code" is a registered trademark of Denso Wave)
5. Tap "Pick-up" on your smartphone, and pull out the Wi-Fi unit from the slot to receive it.
6. Turn on the power of the unit , then on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your device, select the SSID written on the back of the unit, and enter the password to.

Please refer to the following for more detailed usage procedures:
(Link to WiFiBOX quick guide)
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/guide

Wi-Fi router pickup/return location

As of April 2023, WiFiBOX rental machines are installed at Takamatsu Airport, Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu International Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Tokyo Station etc. It is also now available in Shinjuku and Shibuya Station area.
We recommend you to pick up your Wi-Fi unit at the airport or station you plan to pass when traveling to Nagasaki.

Please check the following for details on the locations of WiFiBOX

WiFiBOX Location List

What Kind of Place is Nagasaki?

Located in the northwestern part of Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture is surrounded by the sea on its three sides and boasts rich nature and history. Since ancient times, the prefecture has prospered as a strategic point for maritime transportation. During the Edo period (1603-1867), when the country was closed to the outside world, Nagasaki served as the only window to the West through which trade was conducted. As such, it has a history of contributing greatly to Japan's development as a hub for the exchange of various cultures and technologies.

Nagasaki is not only known for its spectacular history; on August 9, 1945, the city of Nagasaki was hit by an atomic bomb and became a disaster area. The city also plays an important role in passing on its tragic past and prayers for peace to future generations.

Furthermore, Nagasaki is unique in having the largest number of islands in Japan. There are 594 islands, including the Goto Archipelago, Iki, and Tsushima, and they are filled with many attractions such as crystal clear waters, unspoiled nature, and fresh seafood.

Highlights of Nagasaki

Nagasaki is a prefecture with many aspects: the place where Christian missionary activities began, a window to the West, and a place of peace. Nagasaki is home to two World Heritage Sites: "Nagasaki and Amakusa Region Heritage Site Related to Submerged Christians" and "Meiji Japan Industrial Revolution Heritage: Iron and Steel Making, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industry." In addition, there are numerous other spots where you can enjoy history and beautiful nature, and are recommended for sightseeing.

Here are five of Nagasaki's highlights that we recommend you:

• Shimabara Castle
• Unzen
• Glover Garden
• Peace Park
• Dejima

Shimabara Castle

Shimabara Castle, the symbol of Shimabara, serves as a local history museum where visitors can learn about history. Shimabara Castle was built over a period of about seven years starting in 1618 by Shigemasa Bungomori Matsukura. The castle was abandoned after the Meiji Restoration, but was restored in the Showa Period (1926-1989). Today, the castle tower is utilized as a museum of local history, where Christian materials and local,folk materials from the period of the feudal government are on display.

The festival also offers mystery-solving games and performances by military commanders, making it an enjoyable way to learn about history.

Business Hours	9 AM - 5:30 PM(Last admission is 5 PM)
Regular Closing Days	Open every day of the year
Address	1-1183-1 Jonouchi, Shimabara-shi, Nagasaki

Reference: Shimabara Castle Official Web Site (Japanese text only)

Unzen

The Unzen area is a spot blessed with rich nature, with Mt. Unzen rises in the center of the Shimabara Peninsula. Unzen Amakusa National Park, the first national park in Japan to be designated as a national park, and Unzen Onsen hot springs are also part of the attractions. . Unzen is home to a wide variety of creatures and plants, including wild birds and highland flora. It has been loved by many as a summer resort above the clouds. Visitors can enjoy the changing of the seasons: pretty Unzen azaleas in spring, vivid greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and the crystal-like glow of foggy ice in winter.

The center of Unzen Hot Spring Resort is "Unzen Hell". As the name implies, the steam, strong sulfur smell, and hot springs gushing out look like hell, and in the Edo period (1603-1867), it was associated as the scene of Christian martyrdom. In addition, visitors can enjoy the famous hot springs in the resort and spend a relaxing time there.

Business Hours	ー
Regular Closing Days	ー
Address	320 Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City, Nagasaki

Refertence: Unzen

Glover Garden

Glover Garden is an exotic travel destination located on Minamiyamate Hill. It is a perfect location overlooking the port of Nagasaki, and is filled with Western-style buildings, cobblestones, and stone steps reminiscent of the Meiji period. The park is decorated with beautiful flowers. The flowers of the four seasons are attractive, and you can enjoy collaboration with the building which leave a trace of settlement period. In addition, there is a superb view spot overlooking Nagasaki Port. The garden is a picturesque space that is sure to be a good place to take pictures.

The heart stone, located somewhere on the stone pavement, is famous as a power spot for the fulfillment of love. Why not look for it when you visit?

Business Hours	8 AM - 6 PM (normal period)
Regular Closing Days	No mid-year break
Address	8-1 Minamiyamate-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki

Reference: Glover Garden (Japanese text only)

Peace Park

© Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

Peace Park was created with a pledge not to repeat war and a wish for peace. A peace ceremony is held in front of the symbolic "Peace Statue" every year on August 9. In front of the Peace Statue is the Peace Fountain, which was built to pray for the repose of the souls of the atomic bomb survivors and to express the wish for the abolition of nuclear weapons and world peace. On the eve of the Peace Memorial Ceremony, candles are lit and an event is held to mourn the victims. This is a must-see spot when visiting Nagasaki to reflect about history and peace.

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Address	Matsuyama-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki

参考： Nagasaki City Official Tourist Site "Peace Park (Peace Statue and Peace Fountain)" (Japanese text only)

Dejima

Photo provided by "長崎市出島復元準備室"

Dejima was the only artifical island that served as a window to the West during the isolation of the Edo period. It was built by the Tokugawa Shogunate and reclaimed during the Meiji period (1868-1912), but has since been restored. The buildings and scenery of the time have been recreated, and visitors can feel as if they have been transported back in time to the early 19th century. Visitors can enjoy not only the exterior of the building, but also rooms that offer a glimpse of life in the Edo period, exhibits of documents, and guided tours. Furthermore, visitors can rent kimonos to walk around in and enjoy taking pictures with the retro townscape in the background. At night, the area is lit up and visitors can enjoy a different and fascinating world.

Business Hours	8 AM - 9 PM *Last admission 20 min. before closing
Regular Closing Days	No mid-year break
Address	6-1 Dejima-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki

Reference: Dejima

Summary of Internet and Wi-Fi situation in Nagasaki

Free Wi-Fi is widely provided independently by cafes, restaurants, and hotels. It's safe to say that you can browse the internet quite freely. However, it is important to note that depending on the time and location, the connection may not be smooth, or there may be security risks. If you want to use the Internet comfortably and safely, use a Wi-Fi rental service.

WiFiBOX is one of the best Wi-Fi rental services. With affordable rental fees, you can use this service with simple procedures from reservation to return. If you are planning to visit Nagasaki, you might want to consider using this service.