“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!

“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.

Shonosuke S.

(41 reviews)

Thank you for your amazing review and for visiting Nagasaki, the city I truly love! I was so happy to show you around my local neighborhood and share some of my favorite places and what makes Nagasaki so special to me. I really enjoyed our conversations throughout the day, and it was lovely to see how close you both are! it truly came through :) It also became a very special memory of guiding in Nagasaki for me, and I truly hope it will be one of your wonderful memories from your trip to Japan as well. Thank you so much for the cruise bag and the chocolates from New York. I’m really looking forward to enjoying them!!! Please come visit Nagasaki again for your third trip! I’d love to see you both again :D

“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.

(41 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! :)