Nagasaki Private Tour Guides

“Outstanding Day in Nagasaki ”

We had an outstanding day in Nagasaki with our driver / guide Katsu. It rained all day, but that didn’t stop us from seeing the sites. The atomic bomb museum and related bomb sites were amazing. We had read or studied about the dropping of the atomic bomb, but seeing this in person really put its significance in real terms. Katsu explained the differences between the atomic bombs in Nagasaki & Hiroshima. Quite interesting. Katsu was an excellent guide. We all would recommend him as a guide & will contact him in the future when we’re back in Japan.

Katsu N.

(28 reviews)

Dear Lawson and everyone, /// Thank you very much for joining my Nagasaki tour. /// And thank you for your wonderful review. /// On that day, my weather app - something that rarely happens - was unfortunately inaccurate, which made it a bit difficult to adjust at times. However, I’m very happy to hear that you were satisfied. /// I believe one of the great advantages of a private tour is the flexibility to adapt to the situation on the day, so please feel free to contact me again when you visit Japan next time. I’m sure you will be able to enjoy the unique charm of different regions of Japan. /// I look forward to seeing you again. /// Kind regards, /// Katsuhisa

“Armando made this trip one of a lifetime”

Armando was the perfect guide for this trip. Warm, knowledgeable, endlessly patient, and genuinely passionate about what he does — it made all the difference. He handled every logistic seamlessly, from transport to meals to navigating the island itself, so we could just focus on taking it all in. He also has deep local relationships and a real respect for the place and its history, which came through in every interaction. We learned so much from him and had more fun than we expected. This is not a trip you could easily do on your own, and Armando is exactly the guide you want. Two of the most memorable days of our entire Japan visit. If you’re considering this excursion — book it, and consider yourself lucky to have him.

Armando V.

(37 reviews)

Thank you guys! I enjoyed your company so very much. I will remember you and this trip together for the rest of my life!

“Wonderful tour of Nagasaki with Sho”

We did a day trip from Fukuoka to Nagasaki by train. We chose Sho-san after looking at the various reviews. Sho-San was an amazing guide. He is a very knowledgeable and humble young man. He met us at the train station and ensured we were well taken care of throughout the tour. We learnt a lot from him about the history of the early Christians in Japan. The 26 martyrs museum was interesting and well curated, with exhibits and displays about Christianity in Japan. Sho-San then brought us to a charming cafe for a light lunch. After that, we visited the Peace museum, hypocentre and Peace Park. The fact that he lives in Nagasaki and is so passionate about Nagasaki’s history and culture made this tour a special one. I would strongly recommend Sho-san if you are looking for a guide for Nagasaki.

Shonosuke S.

(41 reviews)

Hi, Soon! Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and for visiting Nagasaki—the city I truly love! I had such a great time chatting with you both about so many different topics during the tour, and it was especially interesting to learn more about Singapore as well. I’m also really glad I could take you to one of my favorite cafés! Thank you again for the tea you gave me—it’s absolutely delicious, and I’ve been enjoying it every evening after work. I truly hope your time in Nagasaki became one of your special memories in Japan. I’d love to welcome you back again someday!