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One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Historic City Center and Hidden Local Gems
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Joined 2024
This is a walking tour that takes you through the city center of Nagasaki, covering both iconic landmarks and hidden gems you wouldn't discover without a guide. The city center of Nagasaki is compact, making it perfect for exploring on foot. Of course, if you get tired, we can always take a taxi or tram!
This tour does not include a visit to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. If you would like to visit, please check out my other tour, "One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems."
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Somewhere in the city center
- If it is in the city center, I will come to pick you up (e.g., your hotel, JR Nagasaki Station, or the Nagasaki International Cruise Ship Terminal). On the day of your visit, I will be waiting at the meeting point holding a sign with your name on it. Two days before the tour, our phone numbers will be shared via GoWithGuide, and I hope we can also communicate on the day using apps like WhatsApp. * It costs approximately 1,500 to 2,000 yen per taxi to get to Suwa Shrine or the Tateyama District from a location in the city center.
(Optional) Tateyama District
Nagasaki is known as "the city of slopes"! Let's start exploring local areas by walking down the slopes! Enjoy the great views of Nagasaki’s sloping areas and catch a glimpse of local life.
Note:
There are a few stairs to climb (just a little) and (mostly) descend in this area, so if you’re not confident in your legs, feel free to skip this part.
Suwa Shrine
Suwa Shrine is the most famous shrine in Nagasaki. It is very beautiful and photogenic, offering a wonderful opportunity to capture memorable photos.
Admission: Free (*Donations are appreciated via the offering box.)
*As of December 1, 2024. Please refer to the official website for more details.
Shindaiku-machi shopping street
A super local shopping street where you can truly experience everyday life in Nagasaki. It's located near Suwa Shrine.
(Optional) The Observation Deck on the 19th Floor of Nagasaki City Hall
From this observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Nagasaki. The scenery before you vividly showcases Nagasaki as both a "port city" and a "city of slopes."
Admission: Free
*As of December 1, 2024. Please refer to the official website for more details.
(Optional) Teramachi Street
Teramachi Street, as the name suggests ("teramachi" means "temple town"), is a street lined with many temples, hosting 14 temples and 2 shrines. Among them, the Chinese style Kofukuji Temple, well-known for its vermilion gate, comes highly recommended.
(Optional) Kofukuji Temple
Kofukuji Temple is famous for its Chinese-style architecture and its striking vermilion gate. Admission fee is 300 yen per person.
Admission Fees:
- Adults: ¥500
- Junior High and High School Students: ¥200
- Elementary School Students: ¥100
*As of April 1, 2026. Please refer to the official website for more details.
Naka-dori shopping street / Hamanomachi shopping street
Nakadori Shopping Street is the oldest shopping street in Nagasaki, with a history of 400 years. It is lined with unique and local shops such as Japanese sweets stores, tea shops, fruit vendors, and more. Enjoy strolling and shopping around!
Lunch at Local restaurant
Let's enjoy lunch at a local restaurant!
Lunch is approximately ¥1,000 to ¥2,000.
(Optional) Mt. Inasa Observatory
Mt. Inasa Observatory provides stunning panoramic views of Nagasaki City and its harbor. Visiting during the day lets you enjoy clear views of the cityscape, the surrounding hills, and the waterfront.
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- From the city center to the Ropeway station
Taxi: around 1,000–1,500 yen per vehicle
- Ropeway fare (round trip):
Adults: 1,900 yen
Elementary School & Young Children: 950 yen
- From the Ropeway station back to the city center
Taxi: around 1,000–1,500 yen per vehicle
(Optional) Local coffee shop
I'll take you to my favorite coffee shop. (Don't worry if you can't drink coffee; there are other drinks on the menu as well.) Let's enjoy some relaxed time.
Nagasaki China Town
Nagasaki China Town, one of Japan's three major Chinatowns, is a lively area filled with Chinese restaurants, shops, and temples. Famous for dishes like champon, it showcases the city's multicultural heritage.
From around chinatown, it costs approximately 1,000 yen per car to take a taxi back to the cruise ship terminal.
（Optional）Nagasaki Seaside Park
Nagasaki Seaside Park is a spacious urban park along Nagasaki Harbor. It features lush green lawns and walking paths, making it perfect for picnics and strolls. Visitors can relax while enjoying harbor views.
The former Nagasaki Foreign Settlement
The former Nagasaki Foreign Settlement is a historic area showcasing 19th-century Western influence. Key sites include Oura Church, Japan's oldest surviving Christian church, and Glover Garden, a picturesque collection of Western-style homes and gardens that reflect the lives of foreign residents of the era.
Glover Garden Admission Fees:
- Adults: ¥620
- High School Students: ¥310
- Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥180
*As of December 1, 2024. Please refer to the official website for more details.
Admission Fees:
- Adults: ¥1,300
- High School Students: ¥650
*As of April 1, 2026. Please refer to the official website for more details.
Ending Point
Somewhere in the city center (I will take you to your desired destination.)
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
- Pick up Fee
- Taxi fare (Guide & Customers)
- Public transportation fees (Guide & Customers)
- Admission fees to facilities (Guide & Customers)
- Lunch (Guide & Customers)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes. If you have any difficulty with walking or stairs, please let me know—I’ll be happy to adjust the route and transportation accordingly!
*Approximate public transportation costs:
- Tram: 150 yen per ride
- Bus: 150–200 yen per ride
- Taxi:
-> Short distances: around 1,000–1,500 yen per vehicle (e.g., getting around central Nagasaki)
-> Long distances: around 2,000–2,500 yen per vehicle (e.g., from the cruise ship terminal to the Atomic Bomb Museum)
*In Japan, taxis typically accommodate a maximum of four passengers. Therefore, for tours with four guests, the group size becomes five including the guide, requiring the use of two taxis.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 Shonosuke S.
Hi! I'm Sho! I live in the center of Nagasaki city and work as a YouTuber, podcaster, and tour guide specializing in sharing the charms of Nagasaki.
Actually, I was born and raised in Yokohama, near Tokyo, and worked for about 5 years in Tokyo. However, I fell in love with the culture and history of Nagasaki and moved here in 2020.
Nagasaki has a rich history of international exchange and friendship, established about 450 years ago as an international trading port in Japan. Since then, many people from all over the world with diverse cultures and values have visited this city. I love these stories and histories of Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is often associated with the sad history of the atomic bomb, which is, of course, an important part of this city's history, but Nagasaki has much more than that. I'm looking forward to introducing you to the many charms of Nagasaki!
Reviews
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Annetta D.
“A wonderful day in Nagasaki”
A wonderful day in Nagasaki. Sho, you showed us your city in such a relaxed and friendly way. From the very beginning, it was a pleasure walking around with you. You showed us where the locals live, and we were even allowed to see your house—what an honor! You were always attentive to our needs, and we felt welcome at all times. Thanks to the perfect weather, we were able to admire the city from above. You also chose an excellent restaurant with superb food. The time flew by much too quickly, and we hope to see you again someday. Best regards, Annetta and Henry
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Shonosuke S.
Hi, Annetta and Henry! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure to show you around Nagasaki. I was so happy you enjoyed walking through the neighborhoods where the locals live, and thank you for visiting my house too! We were really lucky with the weather, and the view of the city from above was beautiful. I’m also glad you enjoyed the restaurant. It’s one of my favorites! I agree, the time went by far too quickly. I hope we can meet again someday, here in Nagasaki or in Germany! Thank you, Sho
Sharon P.
“Felt like a day with a Family member”
Our day with Sho was like being part of his family. Heart of gold. In addition to the usual Atomic Bomb museum he took us to the Memorial Hall. It tore at our hearts. Upon returning home the day with Sho in Nagasaki has been mentioned as one of our top highlights in the 3 weeks of touring Japan. We utilized taxis, the street car system and walking for getting around. It was fun having lunch at a local cafe (which I think he goes to often) in a residential area. Definitely off the beaten path and not your usual tourist food establishment. This was the theme for the rest of the day (i.e. off the beaten path) when we started running around looking for wasabi and ramen products. He took us to his local shopping area and we met the woman where he buys his tofu. I strongly recommend Sho for anyone looking for "off the beaten path, " type of guide. Sho would be more than capable of showing his clients the usual tourist attractions. Originally we had planned on visiting all the known tourist spots. Sho being flexible and possessing strong knowledge of the area let us morph it into a "free for all" day, more to our liking. If it wasn't for the 300 steps up to his house we would have gone to his home. Even for our most active senior the 300 steps seemed to daunting to do, I am hoping that soon our paths will one day cross again.
Shonosuke S.
Hi Sharon! Thank you so much for your amazing review and for visiting Nagasaki, the city I truly love! I was so happy to have the chance to show you not only the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall, but also the places where I live my everyday life, including my local shopping area. It was a real pleasure to share a little glimpse of my daily life with you! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the day! And I hope you also liked the ramen and wasabi-flavored snacks! I hope your time in Nagasaki will remain one of your favorite memories of your trip to Japan. I had such a wonderful time with all of you, and I really hope our paths cross again someday! Take care, and see you again! :)
Peter J.
“Great day in Nagasaki with Sho”
Sho had organized an excellent tour of the places we wanted to visit in Nagasaki and was helpful and knowledable. Really good day. Happy to recommend him to anyone visiting Nagasaki.
Shonosuke S.
Thank you so much for your amazing review and for visiting Nagasaki, the city I truly love! I really hope your day here became one of the special memories of your cruise. (And I'm so glad you all enjoyed one of my favorite restaurants, too!) Please come back and visit Nagasaki again someday — it would be a joy to welcome you back! :)
$283/ per group
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