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Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tour
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.
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
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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
Nagasaki Tour Reviews
“**Best Tour Guide in Nagasaki**”
Sho says in his video that he will uncover many hidden gems of Nagasaki for his guests who tour with him...but the truth is that HE is one of the precious hidden treasures of Nagasaki! From the pre-planning emails to the final tear-filled goodbye, Sho was an angel friend guiding us each step of the way to having the most meaningful experience imaginable in Nagasaki. He certainly accomplished his mission to make us fall in love with his beloved city. He custom-designed our tour to include many Christian sites that were so meaningful to us, and was so patient as we prayed and took pictures, adding many unknown stories and background information about what we were seeing. He grasp of the English language is fantastic, and he is extremely knowledgeable about all of the cultural and historical background info without being overwhelming or boring. Quite the contrary, he has a lively personality and is just so much fun to hang out with! He is a foodie, and will show you all of the secret places to get the best local foods, some that we are still dreaming about!! The only thing left to say is that choosing Sho as your tour guide in Nagasaki will be one of the best decisions you could make, and Thank you Sho for the awesome memories! We will never forget you or your beloved city! As we say in Hawaii "Mahalo! (thank you), A hui hou (until we meet again) and Aloooooo-ha!" Peace, prayers, and Blessings, Mark & Rochelle Alo- Maui
Shonosuke S.
(2 reviews)Thank you for the wonderful review! Reading it brings back memories of the fun times we had, and it almost brings me to tears...!! I'm so glad I got to meet both of you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. These memories have become my treasures. I'm thrilled that you both came to love Nagasaki, my beloved city! I miss you so much. Keep in touch, and let's meet again, whether in Nagasaki or Hawaii! (In Hawaii, I want to drink coffee and eat those delicious cookies again! :D ) Mahalo! A hui hou and Aloooo-ha!!!
Simon F.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour (In the case of going to Mihara Garden)
Customized
“A Fantastic Experience! ”
Right from the outset Sho was responsive to our communications and interested in our needs on the day. He put together a perfect itinerary and was really fun to be with all day, providing a fascinating local perspective. The Atomic Bomb Museum was a sobering start to the day - emotional and poignant. We went to an amazing Japanese garden and then wandered through a number of sights before going onto some local shopping. It was more than we had hoped for! We’d highly recommend Sho to anyone. You won’t be disappointed!!
Shonosuke S.
(2 reviews)Thank you for the review and for visiting Nagasaki, my beloved city! It was truly wonderful to meet both of you and to have the opportunity to tour Nagasaki together. Thanks to your kindness, I also enjoyed the day very much. From Nagasaki, I hope that you two and your child continue to have happy and peaceful days.
