About this Stay
Nagasaki City has been undergoing major urban redevelopment between 2021 and 2025, a period described as “a once-in-a-century transformation.” Around Nagasaki Station, the following key developments have taken place:
- * The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen opened in September 2022
- * Dejima Messe Nagasaki—a venue for events, conventions, and international conferences—opened in November of the same year
Hilton Nagasaki also opened on November 1, 2022, directly in front of the west exit of the newly built Nagasaki Station. I stayed there in December, shortly after its opening. The interior design features elements inspired by Nagasaki, the guest rooms are spacious, and the large public bath adds comfort to the stay. With its excellent location right in front of Nagasaki Station, it is a hotel with great promise for the future.
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Hotel & Surroundings
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Hotel Exterior
This is the full view of Hilton Nagasaki from across the Urakami River.
NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting Headquarters
This is the headquarters building of NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting, located next to Hilton Nagasaki.
Entrance Sign
The sign at the hotel entrance.
Nagasaki Station
This is Nagasaki Station’s Inasa Exit (West Exit). Hilton Nagasaki is located directly in front of it.
Dejima Messe Nagasaki
On the opposite side of NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting, next to Hilton Nagasaki, is Dejima Messe Nagasaki, an event and convention hall. The G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting was held here in May 2023.
Redevelopment of Surroundings
The area around Nagasaki Station is undergoing redevelopment, scheduled for full completion in 2025. The West Kyushu Shinkansen opened in September 2022. Dejima Messe Nagasaki and Hilton Nagasaki opened in November 2021. Construction of the new station building and new commercial facilities is progressing. This image shows the envisioned completed appearance of the new Nagasaki Station.
Inside the Hotel
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1st Floor Elevator Hall
Upon entering the first-floor entrance, the elevator hall was filled with congratulatory phalaenopsis orchids, as the hotel had just opened.
Staircase Inspired by a Ship’s Hull
This wooden staircase leads from the first-floor entrance to the second-floor check-in counter.
The staircase is designed to resemble the bottom of a ship. This original design reflects Nagasaki’s shipbuilding industry and, more broadly, the city’s historical development through maritime trade and cultural exchange during the Edo period.
Restaurant “De Vaert”
This is “De Vaert,” the restaurant located on the same floor as the reception on the second floor. It is also used as the breakfast venue for hotel guests. According to the hotel staff, “De Vaert” comes from the Portuguese word for “ship.”
Lounge & Bar (1)
Inside the lounge, books such as travel guides from overseas were displayed.
Lounge & Bar (2)
At the back of the second-floor reception area is the lounge & bar “Seven Seas.” I received a lounge drink voucher and enjoyed one complimentary soft drink.
Staircase
This staircase connects the first and second floors. The architecture is truly impressive.
3rd Floor Banquet Hall (1)
Going up to the third floor, I found the banquet hall.
3rd Floor Banquet Hall (2)
It appears to be a venue suitable for wedding receptions or parties.
View Toward Nagasaki Station
This is the view toward Nagasaki Station seen from around the elevator hall on what seemed to be the 10th floor, opposite the Nagasaki Port side.
6th Floor Rooftop
The hotel consists of an 11-floor guest room tower and a 6-floor building housing the restaurant, banquet halls, and large public bath. On the rooftop of the 6-floor building, a garden-like area has been created.
Guest Room
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Inside the Room
This is the guest room. It has a very spacious layout. Although not visible in this photo, there is a movable partition separating the bathroom from the bedroom area.
In addition to the bathtub inside the guest room, there is also a large public bath on the 6th floor. From the public bath, you can enjoy views of Nagasaki Port.
Mirror
A mirror was placed on the closet shelf.
View from the Guest Room
This is the view outside as seen from the guest room. You can overlook Nagasaki Port.
Breakfast
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Bread Corner
Breakfast is served buffet-style at the restaurant on the 2nd floor.
This is the bread corner. There are six types of bread available, with butter and jams placed in front.
Fruit Corner
This is the fruit corner.
Japanese Dishes
This is the corner for Japanese-style dishes. Both Western and Japanese options are available.
- • Natto (fermented soybeans)
- • Mozuku seaweed
- • Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
- • Kamaboko (steamed fish cake)
- • Japanese rolled omelet (Dashi-maki Tamago)
What I Had
This is the selection of dishes I enjoyed.
- • Wiener sausage and fried egg
- • Ham, green beans, soybeans, and broccoli salad
- • Smoked salmon
- • Cherry tomatoes, marinated turnip
- • Boiled dumplings and kimchi
- • Bread and fruit
- • Coffee and milk
and more
Cake Shop
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Cakes & Café
The restaurant “De Vaert” on the 2nd floor also has an adjoining cake shop and café. The cakes here are exceptionally delicious.
Small-sized Cakes
These small-sized cakes are delightfully tasty.
