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Kosuge Slip Dock
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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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