Nishiyama
Nishiyama is a locality in Nagasaki, Nagasaki. Nishiyama is situated nearby to the locality Hongochi, as well as near Urakamimachi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Siebold Memorial Museum and Suwa-jinja.
Siebold Memorial Museum
Museum
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Siebold Memorial Museum was opened in Nagasaki city on October 1, 1989 in honour of Philipp Franz von Siebold and his contributions to the development of modern science in Japan.
Suwa-jinja
Shinto shrine
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Suwa Shrine is the major Shinto shrine of Nagasaki, Japan, and one of the major locations of the Nagasaki Kunchi, originally celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month and now celebrated on the fixed dates of October 7 to October 9.
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture
Museum
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The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture in Nagasaki, Japan is one of the few museums in Japan devoted to the theme of "overseas exchange". The museum holds 48,000 items in its collection, including historical documents and arts and crafts, that tell the story of Nagasaki as the sole window opened to foreign countries during the period of national isolation.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dejima and Nagayo.
Dejima
Locality
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Dejima or Deshima, in the 17th century also called Tsukishima, was an artificial island off Nagasaki, Japan, that served as a trading post for the Portuguese and subsequently the Dutch. Dejima is situated 3 km southwest of Nishiyama.
Nagayo
Town
Nagayo is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024, the town had an estimated population of 39,548 in 17077 households, and a population density of 1400 people per km2. The total area of the town is 28.73 km2. Nagayo is situated 7 km north of Nishiyama.
Togitsu
Town
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Togitsu is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2024, the town had an estimated population of 29,323 in 13601 households, and a population density of 1400 people per km2. The total area of the town is 20.94 km2. Togitsu is situated 10 km northwest of Nishiyama.
Nishiyama
Latitude
32.76425° or 32° 45′ 51″ northLongitude
129.88951° or 129° 53′ 22″ eastElevation
55 metres (180 feet)Open location code
8Q4FQV7Q+PRGeoNames ID
11791527
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In Other Languages
“Nishiyama” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “西山”
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