Full Day Tour Exploring Nagasaki
A highly personalized day tour (6-8h) in which you get to explore the many intriguing ins and outs of Nagasaki's rich culture and history. Visit several of the unique city highlights and many beautiful hidden gems at your own pace.
I'll make sure you get to experience the things you like most and the best that Nagasaki has to offer you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Somewhere in the center of Nagasaki
- The most convenient place for you. Nagasaki International Cruise Port, Nagasaki Station, the hotel you are staying at...
This itinerary is just an indication of some of the city's highlights. Before or even during the tour we will discuss the most interesting route for you.
Atomic Bomb Museum / Peace Park
Built to commemorate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki City on August 9th, 1945, Nagasaki Peace Park reminds us of the horrors of war, while also expressing hope for peace. The complex is comprised of two parks and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. Fee about ¥200.
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and 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 Goddess 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.
Hamanomachi Arcade
From one place to another we will often pass through the bustling Hamanomachi Arcade built in 1936. This area has been filled with many shops and restaurants since long before the arcade was built.
lunch
In a restaurant of choice
Soufukuji temple
Designated national treasure, one of the most beautiful Chinese temples in Nagasaki.
price ¥500
Dejima
The fan-shaped island of Dejima was home to the Dutch Trading Post. it was the central conduit for foreign trade and cultural exchange with Japan during the isolationist Edo period (1600–1869), and the only Japanese territory open to Westerners. fee about ¥1100.
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.
Mount Inasa
From the top of the 333 meter high mountain you will have an amazing view over Nagasaki and its surroundings. The summit can be reached by ropeway, bus or car.
Glover Garden
Glover Garden is an open-air museum showing historical Western-style mansions. The most prominent feature is the former Glover House, a World Heritage Site and Japan's oldest surviving Western wooden building. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful garden with many flowers and koi ponds while enjoying panoramic views of Nagasaki Harbor.
about ¥1300
Ending Point
Anywhere in the center where you like to be dropped off
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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
・lunch (including for the appreciating guide)
・museum fees (including for the appreciating guide)
・any public transportation fees bus/tram/taxi (including for the appreciating guide)
Tour Important Information
・This tour involves normally a lot of walking, and stairs, so please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and protection from the elements, especially the sun can be strong here.
・To a certain extent it is possible to opt for fewer stairs and visit alternative places. We can also take busses, trams and taxis to make your trip more comfortable and efficient. If you cannot walk stairs at all it is probably best to use a rental car, in that case let me know well in advance.
・This tour is fully adaptable to your interests.
・For lunch we will try as much as possible to find a restaurant that will satisfy your taste and appetite.
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
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
Chris F.
“Very knoweledgble ”
Armsndo is very knowedgble and full of fun facts of history about the local area i learbt so juch about the european and chinese history and the impactvit had on japan walking arround with him couldnt asked for anyone aby better it wad lije ealkunf with a book full of facts
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Armando V.
Thank you dear friend! It was a pleasure to meet you and show you around. I wish you a safe journey home and many more wonderful travels in the future!
Chris F.
“Good night ”
Armando took me to great place to eat out and to a brewrey to try sacke and he jniws alit about the local history in the area
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Armando V.
Thank you dear Chris, Despite that we got soaking wet from the very heavy rain we had a great time didn't we :-) All the best to you!
Laureen J.
“Thank You, Armando, for an Amazing Day in Nagasaki!”
Thank you, Armando, for an amazing day in Nagasaki! You truly made it one of the highlights of our trip. Armando was fun, knowledgeable, and made the day both enjoyable and informative. His passion for the city and its history was evident throughout the tour, and he shared so many interesting facts and local insights. We truly enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Nagasaki.
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Armando V.
Hahaha, you are wonderful people! I'm still thinking back with with a big smile to the great time I could share with you. And what a great day it was! Thank you! Again :-) I truly hope we'll meet again one day. Have a good life, all of you. I wish you many great family travels in the future!
$277/ per group
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