Kosuge Slip Dock

小菅修船場跡

Est. 30Nagasaki, Kyushu

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

A 19th-century ship repair slip featuring Japan's oldest Western-style brick building.

Featuring the oldest Western-style brick building in Japan, this slip dock was used to haul ships ashore for repair. The massive brick winch house still contains original steam-powered machinery imported from Scotland. It stands as a vivid relic of Nagasaki's early maritime industrialization.

Local tips

Combine this with a visit to Glover Garden, as it is just a short, scenic walk down the hill toward the water.

Practical info

Japanese name: 小菅修船場跡
Nearest station: Glover Garden (15 min walk)

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