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Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tour
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.
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!
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!
Ending Point
Local Coffee Shop
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
Nina R.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“A Tour witz Sho makes youngblood in love with Nagasaki”
If you want to get to know Nagasaki from its very personal side, you should definitely spend a day exploring the city with Sho. He loves this city and you can see that in the many little special places he shows you and the great information you get from him. We had such a wonderful day with him in Nagasaki that we also fell in love with this city. Ask him to visit the small cafe in the hills!! Thank you Sho, we would love to come back and tour with you!! <3
Shonosuke S.
(7 reviews)Hi Nina! Thank you for visiting Nagasaki, a city I love, and for sharing your lovely review! I really enjoyed the tour with all of you, and I hope it became a precious family memory of your time in Nagasaki. Yes, that little café on the hill was definitely our highlight! :D (By the way, I hope the Starbucks cups you bought in Japan made it safely home!) See you again in Nagasaki or Germany!
Jen P.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“Highly recommend! ”
Sho is an excellent guide and a very kind person. He is enthusiastic about all things Nagasaki, and happy to share information and stories. He is also very perceptive and has a good feeling for tailoring things to suit you. I greatly appreciate my tour and experience in Nagasaki! It was all very special, and I hope to return someday soon. Arigato gozaimasu!
Shonosuke S.
(7 reviews)Hi Jen! Thank you for coming to Nagasaki and visiting Peace Park, for offering flowers, and also for your amazing review! I look forward to the day you visit Nagasaki or Kyushu again! I’ll be on the lookout for plenty of komainu spots for you to explore next time you come to Nagasaki! Wishing you a fulfilling career, success in your studies, and that all your dreams come true. I’m cheering for you all the way from Nagasaki!
Sridhar R.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“Nagasaki town highlights”
Shonosuke-San was a pleasant, thoughtful and pleasing guide to us. He tailored the day trip per our wishes and also suggested economical transportation options. The most interesting part of Nagasaki is peace memorial and the tram up the hill.
Shonosuke S.
(7 reviews)Hi Sridhar-san! Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found Nagasaki’s highlights meaningful. I hope the clothes and shoes the ladies chose will be a perfect fit back in America! Please take care, and I hope we can explore more together in the future!
$149/ per group
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