Hashima Island (端島; or simply Hashima, as -shima is a Japanese suffix for 'island'), commonly called Gunkanjima (軍艦島; meaning 'Battleship Island'), is an abandoned island off Nagasaki, lying about …

Gunkanjima (軍艦島) is a small island located about 20 kilometers from Nagasaki Port. Until 1974, the island served as a coal mine, and more than 5000 residents called the 480 meter long, 150 meter …

Apr 12, 2023 · Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hashima Island — also known as Gunkanjima (“Battleship Island”) — has attracted attention for its post-apocalyptic, modern ruins.

Lying nine miles from mainland Nagasaki, Hashima — or Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) as it is more commonly known — is the most famous of Nagasaki’s 505 uninhabited islands.

Hashima Island, also known by its nickname “Gunkanjima” (Battleship Island) due to its unique silhouette, is a small island that flourished as a coal mining community from 1890 to 1974.

Jan 13, 2026 · Gunkanjima was an undersea coal mine located on an island, bought by Mitsubishi in 1890 from a feudal lord. Mine shafts were dug, a village was constructed and some land was reclaimed.

Mar 4, 2025 · Hashima Island (端島), better known as Gunkanjima (軍艦島), is a site as fascinating as it is eerie. Located about 20 km southwest of Nagasaki, this abandoned island intrigues visitors with its …

The Complete Guide to 'Gunkanjima' in Nagasaki Prefecture. We introduce the history of Gunkanjima, highlights of the tour, and how to reserve a tour.

Apr 25, 2025 · Hashima Island (aka “Gunkanjima” or “Battleship Island”) sits 18 km off the shores of Nagasaki. Once used as a coal-mining site, the island is now an uninhabited, abandoned island …

The Gunkanjima sea area is 19 km away from Nagasaki Port. The water in Nagasaki Port is calm, but we may encounter strong winds and high waves in the area around Gunkanjima.