Sasebo
Japan · Nagasaki PrefectureJP
Core city in Kyushu, Japan
Sasebo is a core city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is the second-largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture, after its capital, Nagasaki. As of 1 April 2024, the city had an estimated population of 230,873 in 102,670 households, and a population density of 540 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 426.01 km2 (164.48 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 261,101
- Coordinates
- 33.168, 129.725
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Sasebo
Set in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, Sasebo is a busy regional city. It counts about 261,101 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on adventure, nightlife and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Sasebo
Adventure in Sasebo
(2)Our data lists Adventure and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sasebo.
Nightlife in Sasebo
(1)Nightlife in Sasebo covers Events. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sasebo.
Water Sports in Sasebo
(1)Water Sports in Sasebo covers Sailboats. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sasebo.
Best time to visit Sasebo
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Sasebo straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Sasebo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sasebo known for?
- Sasebo, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, is best known for adventure, nightlife and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 261,101 residents.
- What can you do in Sasebo?
- Recorded activities in Sasebo include Adventure, Theme Parks, Events and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Sasebo?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Sasebo located?
- Sasebo is located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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