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Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Fukusaiji Temple
Fukusaiji Temple
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Suwa Shrine
Suwa Shrine
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Sofukuji temple
Sofukuji temple
Nagasaki Private Tour - Japanese Bantam
Japanese Bantam
Nagasaki Private Tour - Monument for the 26 Martyrs
Monument for the 26 Martyrs
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Creatures
Nagasaki Private Tour - Nagasaki cat
Nagasaki cat

Fantastic Creatures and where to find them in Nagasaki

Off the Beaten Path
Nagasaki Tour Guide - Armando V.

Joined 2024

Armando V.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Nagasaki
English (Native), Dutch (Native), French, German, Japanese
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Armando V.)
Up to 8 people

A tour centered around the most interesting and photogenic creatures and other interesting hidden gems in Nagasaki.

As we walk from one temple or shrine to the other you'll receive a little bit of a crash course in Buddhist, Shinto and ancient Chinese mythologies. On our way we'll pass by a couple of Nagasaki highlights as well.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Information center in Nagasaki JR Station or Nagasaki Cruise Port

Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument

The Twenty Six Martyrs Monument and museum are dedicated to the twenty six Christians who were executed here on February 5, 1597.

Fukusaiji temple

Unique temple in the shape of a turtle with on top, a giant Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion.

Suwa shrine

Nagasaki's major Shinto Shrine, 400 years old and a centre of the local community. It is famous for its annual Kunchi festival.

Teramachi Cemetery

The serene and awe inspiring hillside cemetery is an enormous labyrinth with countless historical gravestones, Buddhist statues and monumental trees with many stories to tell behind every turn and secret corner.

Lunch in a restaurant of choice

Soufukuji temple

Designated national treasure, one of the most beautiful Chinese temples in Nagasaki.

Maruyama Machi

The former the chief courtesan district of Nagasaki in the Edo period, serving chiefly the Chinese and Dutch communities of the port city. A place breathing history in every corner.

the former Chinese quarters

This old Chinese settlement hides small temples and little treasures.

Dutch Slope

The many western style houses in this neighborhood are still witness to a bustling period around the time of the Meiji restoration when many Westerners settled in Nagasaki to kick-start the Japanese industrial revolution.

Nagasaki Koshibyo Confucius Shrine

Built in 1893, this is the only Confucian mausoleum constructed by the Chinese outside China. It features rare objects, national treasures and Chinese architecture.

Ending Point

Any place in Nagasaki center where you would like to be dropped off.

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

lunch, including for your appreciative guide

public transportation about 1 USD pp.

entrance fees about 6 USD pp.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking and some stairs so please wear comfortable clothing.

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 Guide - Armando V.

Joined 2024

Armando V.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Armando V.

Hi there! I’m Armand. Living in Nagasaki since 2016. I am living a most relaxing life on my permaculture homestead in the hills of Nagasaki, where you get the best views in Japan. I love my town. As a dancer and actor I love telling stories too. And there are so many great stories to share about all the interesting people that once dwelled in this adventurous town full of historical intrigues.


Want to experience the rich Nagasaki culture? Eat the freshest fish of Japan? Make the most beautiful photos of hidden treasures and landscapes? Come and explore the town together with me.

I’ve made it my mission to get to know everything there is to know about this place.


Reviews

Nagaski Day excursion

A full day very well spent with Armando in Nagasaki. He was very well prepared as to make sure itinerary was to our liking. Furthermore, very pleasant personality who went out of his way to accommodate our preferences. To say we enjoyed our day would be an understatement. In fact, we loved it. Highly recommended!

Kevin S.

Armando V.

Thank you so much for visiting Nagasaki! It was so nice to spend a day with your family. I wish you many more pleasant travels!

Customized tour in Nagasaki

Our tour with Armando was great. He was very personable and knowledgeable about the history of Nagasaki. We visited the Atomic Bomb Museum, Dejima Museum (where we saw Geisha performers) and a delicious traditional lunch.

Diane K.

Armando V.

Thank you ladies and gentleman! Spending a day with you was a real treat. I wish you a wonderful time in Korea as well.

Excellent walking tour of Nagasaki with Armando

We had a fantastic walking tour of Nagasaki with our guide, Armando. He was incredibly knowledgeable, full of fascinating historical facts, and explained the city’s unique role as Japan’s gateway to the world with real clarity. We learnt about the influence of the Dutch, British, and Portuguese, as well as the politics of the shoguns, all while exploring the many “firsts” that began here in Nagasaki. Armando’s passion for history and storytelling kept us engaged throughout, even as we walked over 10,000 steps up and down the hills of this remarkable city. By the end of the day our legs were tired, but our minds were buzzing with everything we had discovered. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to understand Nagasaki’s unique vibe and rich history.

Derek E.

Armando V.

Thank you so much for visiting Nagasaki! You were such wonderful people to hang out with:-) I wish you many interesting travels for many years to come. And if you ever have the chance again to pass by, I will show you the other half of Nagasaki. Best wishes!

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$306/ per group

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