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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
“What a wonderful day!”
Five of us spent a day wandering some of the more interesting parts of Nagasaki with Armando. It was a well paced pleasant day as he shared with us the history of the city. He adapted the itinerary on the run to suit our needs- I recommend you also spend a day of your life with him!
“Wonderful day in Nagasaki with Armondo”
We had the most fabulous day in Nagasaki with the enthusiastic and knowledgable guide Armondo! He showed us all around his city, answering our questions in perfect English and all with a sense of humor. He was quick to adapt to our interests, and set up a fun calligraphy session in a temple for us to attempt the Japanese characters. It was a super day thanks to him!
Armando V.
(3 reviews)Thank you so much guys! Thanks to you I had a super day as well! Enjoy your travels!
Gerry T.
Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Oura Cathedral, Glover Garden
Customized
“Great and Informative Guide”
We had a great time with Armand in Nagasaki, he is a very friendly and informative guide.
Armando V.
(3 reviews)Thanks guys! It was so wonderful to meet you all.
$162/ per group
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