Half a Day Tour Exploring Nagasaki
Joined 2024
A highly personalized tour 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 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 Cruise Port, Nagasaki Station, the hotel you are staying at...
This itinerary is an indication of some of the city's highlights. Before or even during the tour we will discuss the most interesting route for you. Depending on your pace, there is time for about 5 highlights and several more hidden gems.
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 Mercy.
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.
Soufukuji temple
Designated national treasure, one of the most beautiful Chinese temples in Nagasaki.
price ¥300
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 ¥520.
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.
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.
Ending Point
Anywhere in the center where you 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
guide fee
・anything to eat or drink
・museum fees (including the guide's)
・any public transportation fees in case of going to the Atomic Bomb museum and the Peace Park (tram is 2USD per person)
・any taxi rides that you wish to take when tired (usually between 8 and 15USD per taxi)
Any extra cost will be communicated beforehand
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. Also during the tour it is possible to adapt to our needs. (traveling should be pleasurable experience, so I'm not going to push you)
・Did I mention personalization? So yes. If you prefer a certain theme or experience over another I will happily accommodate your interests.
In general Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons are available as well.
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 Armando V.
Hi there! I’m Armand. Living in Nagasaki since 2016. I am living the best and 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 a 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
Nicholas K.
“Superb guide.”
We had a lovely trip exactly tailored to our needs. I completely recommend our guide Armando.
Armando V.
Thank you dear Nicholas! It was great to have you here in Nagasaki.
Roberta D.
“Fantastic day in Nagasaki”
My husband and I took the tour of Nagaski during our cruise in Japan. The tour was my favorite tour during my cruise in Japan. Armando really knew the city and its history and communicated well. He was also a fun person to spend the day with. The tour he set up included everything we wanted to see and more. Also, Armando was very flexible and modified the tour a bit during the day to further improve the experience. The tour used public transportation...in our case taxis. This worked well as we were easily able to decided when to get a ride and when to walk. I had asked about needing Japanese Yen prior to leaving home and Armando's suggestion as to amount worked perfectly. Armando replied to messages sent thru the Go With Guide message system quickly and the recommendations were very useful. I highly recommend Armando as a guide for exploring Nagasaki. Tour was definitely good value for what we received.
Armando V.
Thank you dear Roberta! You wrote such a considerate and detailed review. It's highly appreciated! I wish you both all the best, with many more wonderful travels for a long time to come.
Dirk S.
“Super Tag in Nagasaki auf deutsch”
Nun sind wir wieder zurück in Deutschland. Danke für den tollen Ausflug in deutsch. Der Tag in Nagasaki hat uns super gefallen, es war alles dabei was wir sehen wollten und einiges mehr. Auch das Wetter hat mitgespielt. Immer wieder. Wenn wir nochmals nach Nagasaki kommen werden wir uns sicherlich melden und nochmals einen Tag mit Armando verbringen. Werden unseren Freunden von diesem tollen Tag berichten und sicherlich weiterempfehlen. Wir können jedem nur empfehlen diesen Ausflug mit Armando zu buchen. Es war ein toller Tag. Danke Armando!
Armando V.
Danke Dirk! Es war ein großartiger Tag, den wir hier in Nagasaki gemeinsam verbringen konnten. Ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Mal!
$176/ per group
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