Written by JC Team
Nagasaki is a city so soaked in the history of Japan and the West that you can hardly turn a corner without stepping into a significant space. The Glover Garden is one such place.
What is the Glover Garden?
In 1863, Thomas Blake Glover, a Scotsman, established his estate on top of Minami-Yamate hill. In 1898, the American John Luther Long wrote “Madame Butterfly”, a short story that an Italian composer later turned into an opera of the same name. The Glover Garden’s ambiance and history have led to it being nicknamed “the Madame Butterfly House”, and today it is Nagasaki’s oldest Western-style wooden house.
What happens?
This year, the garden is decorated with 400 lanterns, adding an extra dimension to the view of the city and the lights of the Western Building.
The garden will be open til 8 p.m. (last entry 7:40 p.m.) for the duration of the event, except for November 10, when it will close at 6 p.m. The gardens are open from 8 a.m. each day, but the lights are best viewed after sunset.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
