“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.

(40 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.

(40 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! :)

“Great Day in Nagasaki”

Sho spoke English well and gave us a good explanation of history and current life. Overall he was a delightful guide.

Shonosuke S.

(40 reviews)

Hi Jeff, Thank you so much for your review and for visiting Nagasaki—it’s a city I truly love. I hope your time here became one of your favorite memories in Japan. I’d love to see you again someday!