Richmond Hotel Nagasaki Shianbashi is at 6-38 Motoshikkui-machi, in the heart of the city beside the tram line. It is a three-class hotel with about two hundred rooms, and guests rate it very well. Shianbashi Alley, the lively restaurant and bar district, is about a minute away on foot, the Hamanomachi arcade about three minutes, Dejima about seven and the Megane Bridge about ten. That puts nearly every shop, restaurant and evening activity at your door. Rooms come in double, twin, Hollywood twin, triple and executive twin types, in a range of sizes, and have a kettle, a mini fridge, a desk, air conditioning and heating, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a bidet and a tub-shower.
Location and getting around
This is one of the most convenient addresses for the tram, because the Shianbashi stop is very close, and the line connects with Nagasaki Station, the Peace Park and Glover Garden. The Hamanomachi arcade is on your doorstep for shopping and food, and the nightlife streets are lively but not far from a quiet room if you ask for a higher floor. Nagasaki Station is around eight minutes by car, and many guests simply take the tram.
Rooms, dining and facilities
The hotel has a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast in the morning for a modest fee, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, concierge help and free Wi-Fi. A vending machine on site is handy for late snacks. Rooms are neat and practical, with both smoking and non-smoking options, so state your preference when you book. Children up to a certain age can stay free using existing beds, which helps families on a budget.
Who it suits and what to know: solo travellers, couples and groups who want a central and sensible base at a fair price, and travellers who plan to eat out in the arcades and Shianbashi each evening. Check-in begins in the early afternoon and runs until midnight, and check-out is before eleven. Limited parking is available at a nightly charge with height limits. Pets are not allowed. Payment is by card, so carry some cash for small stalls.
Because the building is older in style, ask about lift access if you have heavy luggage or mobility needs. Book early for festivals and holidays, and compare room types and cancellation rules before you confirm. A short evening walk through the arcade and along the nearby streets is an easy way to choose dinner, since dozens of small restaurants serve champon, sara udon and grilled fish within a few minutes of the door.
Why stay here
- ✓Near Shianbashi tram stop
- ✓Walk to Hamanomachi arcade
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Family-friendly child policy
Good questions
How far is it from the Hamanomachi arcade?+
About three minutes on foot. Shianbashi Alley is about one minute away.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is offered for an extra fee on some rates. Check when you book.
Is there parking?+
Limited paid parking is available. Confirm space and height limits when you book.
