As you stand at the entrance of Glover Garden, this serene waterfall signals the historical oasis waiting for you inside. The centerpiece is the Glover Residence, an elegant 19th century wooden structure combining Georgian and Japanese elements. It is believed to be the inspiration for the 1898 story “Madame Butterfly” by John Luther Long. Also on the property is the former home of Fredrick Ringer (a business associate of Glover’s) and William Alt (shipbuilder and exporter). After the park opened in 1974, additional Western-style buildings were relocated to the hill. Collectively, they represent Nagasaki’s rise to international success from 1859 through the early 20th century thanks to the entrepreneurism of foreigners.
