We arrived in Nagasaki 45 minutes before our scheduled tour to Hashima Island, an abandoned coal mine facility built in 1915. Rumor has it that the island was the behind the inspiration of the deserted urban island featured in Skyfall and Inception. Three main boat companies offer a guided tour of the island. Space is limited and cruises on the weekend frequently sell out. We ended up taking the Gukanjima cruise, which was the only cruise line that had seats available.
