Nagasaki Private Tours

“One of the best days of our Japan trip”

We had been to Nagasaki on a cruise 2 years ago and had seen the A-bomb sites, taken the Mt. Inasa ropeway to the Observatory and visited Glover Garden. So this time we wanted to see local life in Nagasaki and Sho was the abolutely perfect guide for that. Sho met us at the cruise terminal and we hopped in a taxi to go up into the hills to the Suwa Shrine. First we walked through the neighborhood where Sho lives, even stopping by his house, as he told us about life there. At the shrine, we happened upon a special performance of music and dance. This was apparently sponsored by another cruise ship that was also in Port as an excursion for their guests, but Sho had known about it so we got this nice surprise treat! We also met one of his friends who is a geisha, dressed beautifully for this event. We enjoyed the walk in this area, edpecially as Sho planned it so we were going downhill. Most of the places we went were not filled with tourists and crowds so we got to experience more of local life. Kofukuji temple was beautiful and we had a relaxing stop for matcha in peaceful surroundings. The observation deck at City hall provided great views with only a handful of other visitors - a few toddlers from the local nursery school. Sho took us to a place for delicious ramen, strolled us through local shopping streets and Chinatown, helped me find some high quality sencha green tea, and engaged us is interesting conversation throughout the day. As my husband said, this day we got to see the real Japan. And in the company of a fun, friendly, delightful young man.

“Nagasaki with a local”

Wonderful morning walking through the old Residential part of city arriving at an elaborate shrine with steps down in to the city. Tram rides and observation deck with everything explained in really clear English. Really good way to see Nagasaki through the eyes of a local

Shonosuke S.

(40 reviews)

Hi Paul! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for visiting Nagasaki—the city I truly love. I’m really glad I had the chance to show you my neighborhood and a glimpse of real local life here. I hope your time in Nagasaki becomes one of your favorite memories in Japan, and I’d love to see you again someday! :)

“Another great day”

A great second day with Armando. We went to the nuclear bomb memorial and then to the Peace Park. Armando was a wealth of knowledge for both locations. Afterwards, we did a little shopping and then picked up a few food items to have a little picnic in the park right by the ship. Perfect was to end a great day thanks to Armando.

Armando V.

(36 reviews)

Thank you very much for sharing your time with me in Nagasaki. You are great people. It was an excellent day again! I wish you many more travels in good health.