Choose your date’s last entry and entrance first. Reducing the uphill approach does not remove uneven garden paths; plan around your companion’s mobility needs.
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Who this guide is for: Visitors planning hillside access and an October evening visit
Check the dated evening cutoff, or Gate 2 access and assistance needs for limited mobility.
Compare at a glance
| Option | Best fit | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| 1–11 | 21:30 | 21:10 |
| 12–31 default | 20:00 | 19:40 |
| 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 | 21:30 | 21:10 |
| 21: private-hire exception | 18:00 | 17:40 |
Check admission and payment at your gate
The April 2026 fees are ¥1,300 general and ¥650 for elementary, junior-high and high-school students. Gate 2 does not accept cards; bring cash for on-site purchase. Read the selected ticket’s date and conditions.
Gate 2 access does not make the entire garden level
The operator describes the free Glover Sky Road near Ishibashi tram stop, followed by a short walk and a vertical lift. City tourism guidance recommends Gate 2 but warns of slopes and uneven paving inside. Check assistance needs and current lift and gate availability. The garden has no dedicated parking.
Match night entry to the actual date
The table reflects the operator’s October 2026 notice. Recheck before visiting because weather or private hire may alter it. Sky Road operating hours are not garden admission hours. Allow time to visit and exit rather than arriving at the cutoff.
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Before you book
- Match visit date and last entry
- Bring cash for on-site Gate 2 purchase
- Read ticket date, party and conditions
- Check Ishibashi, Sky Road and lift approach
- Plan help for slopes and uneven paving
- Allow visit, exit and return-transport time
Common questions
Can I buy admission with a card at Gate 2?
The operator says this gate does not accept cards. Bring cash for on-site purchase and check the chosen ticket conditions.
Does Sky Road avoid every slope?
Slopes and uneven paving remain inside. Confirm assistance needs and current gate and lift availability.
Sources and booking conditions
- glover-garden.jp — operator, destination or property information
- www.at-nagasaki.jp — operator, destination or property information
- glover-garden.jp — operator, destination or property information
English edition published 2026-10-07. Source review date inherited from the original guide: 2026-10-07. Editorial recommendations are not firsthand reviews or live quotes. Check current prices, availability and conditions before purchase.