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.
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
Tom H.
“Nagasaki tour”
We had a great time with Sho. He was so knowledgeable and so fun to be with. He took us all around Nagasaki by taxi cab. Exactly the way we wanted to go because it was fast. Every time it was time to get a cab he had two taxis that showed up just right on time. He was a great leader. He took us to a wonderful restaurant. Possibly the best of the trip. I highly recommend Sho. So easy to get along with and so overwhelmingly sensitive to where we were. I highly recommend Sho to give you a tour of Nagasaki. He is absolutely nothing but fun and made our day incredibly special.
Shonosuke S.
Hi Tom! Thank you so much for your amazing review, and for visiting Nagasaki, a city I truly love. I hope you had a smooth journey back home to the U.S. after your trip. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour in Nagasaki! It meant a lot to me that you took such a deep interest in the city's history and made the effort to explore places like the Tateyama Air Raid Shelter and the Nagasaki Museum for Human Rights and Peace (formerly the Masaharu Oka Nagasaki Peace Memorial Museum). I'm also really happy to hear that you enjoyed the food! Please do come back to Japan and to Nagasaki again sometime. You’re always welcome here!
Jeff T.
“One of our favourite guides we have ever had....”
We had the absolute pleasure of touring Nagasaki with Sho — or “Showtime,” as we affectionately called him — and what an unforgettable experience it was. Sho’s vibrant and positive energy was contagious from the start. He made our family feel so welcomed and cared for, with a level of attentiveness and kindness that was truly inspirational. Sho’s deep knowledge of Nagasaki was exceptional. He didn’t just guide us through the city’s highlights — he introduced us to hidden gardens and lesser-known gems that brought the city to life in such a unique and personal way. His passion for both the city and for making us feel at home was clear in everything he did. Flexible, insightful, and genuinely joyful to be around, Sho was more than just a guide — he felt like part of the family by the end. I honestly wish we could adopt him and bring him on every trip with us. If you're visiting Nagasaki, I cannot recommend Sho highly enough. He is truly a gem.
Shonosuke S.
Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for your kind and amazing review. Although it poured rain on the day of the tour, thanks to all of you it turned into such a fun day that the weather didn’t stand a chance. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed my favorite spots in Nagasaki. I honestly also wish I could come along on every trip with you lol. Thank you for letting me be part of your wonderful family time. Your family was so lovely that it made me hope I can have one like yours someday. I hope your fantastic journey continues and brings you many more wonderful memories! See you again!
Charmayne H.
“Loved our day in Nagasaki with Sho! ”
We did a cruise around Japan and preferred to find local guides for each port instead of big group tours. I'm so happy we found Sho and booked his tour in Nagasaki. He was such an excellent host and ambassador for the city. We saw a great mix of important historical sites and also a glimpse into everyday life in the city. Sho even took us around his own neighbourhood and a favourite place for lunch. It was honestly like meeting up with a good friend for the day! Sho, if you ever visit Canada, send us an email - we'd love to be your "guides" and I promise there will be a big meal of fresh lobster from our area!
Shonosuke S.
Hi Charmayne! Thank you so much for your wonderful review—and for visiting Nagasaki, a city I truly love! I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour (and a glimpse into my daily life!), and I hope it became one of the special memories from your time in Japan. Someday, I’d love to visit Canada and eat lobster until I’m full… :D See you again!!
$237/ per group
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