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One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Historic City Center and Hidden Local Gems
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). * 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.
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 is free.
(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.
Naka-dori shopping street / Hamanomachi shopping street
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.
Lunch at Local restaurant
Let's enjoy lunch at a local restaurant!
Shianbashi / Doza area
The Shianbashi (Doza) area is Nagasaki's largest bar district. The bars may be closed during the day, but it’s the perfect time to take a stroll through this unique area! Let me guide you through this ultra-local spot with its distinct atmosphere—an experience that’s hard to find without a local guide.
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.
(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.
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.
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
*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.
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have difficulty walking, use a wheelchair, or have similar needs.
* 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
Nina R.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“A Tour witz Sho makes youngblood in love with Nagasaki”
If you want to get to know Nagasaki from its very personal side, you should definitely spend a day exploring the city with Sho. He loves this city and you can see that in the many little special places he shows you and the great information you get from him. We had such a wonderful day with him in Nagasaki that we also fell in love with this city. Ask him to visit the small cafe in the hills!! Thank you Sho, we would love to come back and tour with you!! <3
Shonosuke S.
(7 reviews)Hi Nina! Thank you for visiting Nagasaki, a city I love, and for sharing your lovely review! I really enjoyed the tour with all of you, and I hope it became a precious family memory of your time in Nagasaki. Yes, that little café on the hill was definitely our highlight! :D (By the way, I hope the Starbucks cups you bought in Japan made it safely home!) See you again in Nagasaki or Germany!
Jen P.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“Highly recommend! ”
Sho is an excellent guide and a very kind person. He is enthusiastic about all things Nagasaki, and happy to share information and stories. He is also very perceptive and has a good feeling for tailoring things to suit you. I greatly appreciate my tour and experience in Nagasaki! It was all very special, and I hope to return someday soon. Arigato gozaimasu!
Shonosuke S.
(7 reviews)Hi Jen! Thank you for coming to Nagasaki and visiting Peace Park, for offering flowers, and also for your amazing review! I look forward to the day you visit Nagasaki or Kyushu again! I’ll be on the lookout for plenty of komainu spots for you to explore next time you come to Nagasaki! Wishing you a fulfilling career, success in your studies, and that all your dreams come true. I’m cheering for you all the way from Nagasaki!
Sridhar R.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“Nagasaki town highlights”
Shonosuke-San was a pleasant, thoughtful and pleasing guide to us. He tailored the day trip per our wishes and also suggested economical transportation options. The most interesting part of Nagasaki is peace memorial and the tram up the hill.
Shonosuke S.
(7 reviews)Hi Sridhar-san! Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found Nagasaki’s highlights meaningful. I hope the clothes and shoes the ladies chose will be a perfect fit back in America! Please take care, and I hope we can explore more together in the future!
$294/ per group
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