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Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tour
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Joined 2024
Let's explore Nagasaki's local and hidden areas that are unreachable without a local guide!
In 3~4 hours, we'll mainly walk around the following 3 areas:
1) Tateyama District: Walking down the slopes of the hillside residential areas in Nagasaki.
2) Suwa Shrine: Discovering the most famous shrine in Nagasaki.
3) Nakadori Shopping Street: Exploring the oldest shopping street in Nagasaki with a 400-year history.
*The tour can be flexibly adjusted according to the customer's requests.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
The tram station "Hamanomachi Arcade".
- Let's meet near the tram station at 'Hamano-machi Arcade,' or I can pick you up at your hotel (If it's in the central part of Nagasaki city, we can flexibly adjust the meeting place). After we meet up, we'll take a taxi to the Tateyama district. The ride takes around 15 minutes and costs between 1,000 and 1,500 yen per car, which can accommodate up to 4 people, including a guide.
Tateyama District
Let's start exploring local areas by walking down the slopes! Enjoy the great views of Nagasaki’s sloping areas and catch a glimpse of local life.
Suwa Shrine
Suwa Shrine is the most famous shrine in Nagasaki City. I will introduce the shrine's history, must-see spots, and photogenic viewpoints.
Shindaiku-machi shopping street
A super local shopping street where you can truly experience everyday life in Nagasaki. It's located near Suwa Shrine.
Teramachi Street
Teramachi Street, as the name suggests ("teramachi" means "temple town"), is a street lined with many temples, hosting 14 temples and 2 shrines. Among them, the Chinese style Kofukuji Temple, well-known for its vermilion gate, comes highly recommended.
Nakadori Shopping Street
Nakadori Shopping Street is the oldest shopping street in Nagasaki, with a history of 400 years. It is lined with unique and local shops such as Japanese sweets stores, tea shops, fruit vendors, and more. Enjoy strolling and shopping around!
Spectacles Bridge
Spectacles Bridge is a double-arched stone bridge built about 400 years ago and is a landmark of Nagasaki tourism. It is called Spectacles Bridge because the shape of the arches reflected on the water surface looks like eyeglasses. Let's take a commemorative photo here!
Lunch or Local Coffee Shop
At the end of the tour, I'll take you to my favorite coffee shop. (Don't worry if you can't drink coffee; there are other drinks on the menu as well.) Let's enjoy some relaxed time! If you prefer, lunch is also an option! It depends on what time we start the tour.
Ending Point
Somewhere in City center
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Pick-up fee
- Taxi fare (Guide & Customers)
(¥1,000-1,500 per car from Hamano-machi Arcade to Tateyama district)
- Public transportation fees (Guide & Customers)
- Admission fees to facilities (Guide & Customers)
- Food and drinks (Guide & Customers)
Tour Important Information
* Nagasaki is known as "the city of slopes" and this tour involves a lot of walking, and we will be going up and down stairs, so make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* Some local shops often do not accept credit cards, so we recommend bringing Japanese yen with you.
* If it rains, there is a possibility of consulting with you and adjusting or changing the course.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Shonosuke S.
Hi! I'm Sho! I live in the center of Nagasaki city and work as a YouTuber, podcaster, and tour guide specializing in sharing the charms of Nagasaki.
Actually, I was born and raised in Yokohama, near Tokyo, and worked for about 5 years in Tokyo. However, I fell in love with the culture and history of Nagasaki and moved here in 2020.
Nagasaki has a rich history of international exchange and friendship, established about 450 years ago as an international trading port in Japan. Since then, many people from all over the world with diverse cultures and values have visited this city. I love these stories and histories of Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is often associated with the sad history of the atomic bomb, which is, of course, an important part of this city's history, but Nagasaki has much more than that. I'm looking forward to introducing you to the many charms of Nagasaki!
Reviews
Kelvin M.
“Well run, very personable, great for multi-generational family”
I was in Nagasaki on a cruise, with my family group of 8 people aged from 10 to 75. Normally I play it safe and book excursion through the cruise line but they didn’t provide options so I branched out with a private tour, led by Sho. And I’m so glad I did! From the outset, Sho was great at communicating the logistics of the day, offering to make life easier for me. We instantly had a great rapport with Sho, absorbing his passion for Nagasaki. Sho let us set the pace of the day, lingering at places we found interesting (Atomic Bomb Museum) and letting us speed through parts that we preferred to skip over. Sho shared his own stories which made it all the more personal. It was a rainy day but Sho took excellent care of us, giving us breaks and hiding from the worst of the weather. And the ramen was amazing! I’d highly recommend Sho’s tour, and Nagasaki!
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Shonosuke S.
Hi Kelvin! Thank you so much for your lovely review and for visiting Nagasaki, a city I truly love. Even though it rained on the day of the tour, thanks to all of you, it turned out to be such a fun and memorable day for me. I’m also really happy to hear that you enjoyed the Nagasaki local ramen! Thank you for letting me be part of your family time during your trip. I hope the tour in Nagasaki became one of the wonderful memories of your journey in Japan. Please come visit again someday!!
Debbie B.
“Day to day life in Nagasaki ”
Sho was our guide. He was pleasant and spoke English very well. He showed us the day to day life in Nagasaki. It was great to go off the beaten path.
Shonosuke S.
Hi! Thank you so much for your review and for visiting Nagasaki—it's a city I truly love. I hope you feel better soon and can join the tour next time! I really enjoyed showing a part of my daily life to your husband and friends. Hope to see you again in Nagasaki! :)
Soon G.
“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.
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!
$222/ per group
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