Joined 2024
Shonosuke S.
Available Areas
Nagasaki (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
Let's enjoy a one-day tour in Nagasaki! First, we will visit some must-see spots such as the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter, and Peace Park. After that, I'll show you some hidden gems around Nagasaki! This tour is highly flexible, especially after lunch. Are you interested in food, cafe hopping, shopping, museums, scenic views, or maybe hidden gems? Let me know your interests or any specific requests :)
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Historic City Center and Hidden Local Gems
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."
Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tour
Let's explore Nagasaki's local and hidden areas that are unreachable without a local guide! In 3~4 hours, we'll mainly walk around the following 3 areas: 1) Tateyama District: Walking down the slopes of the hillside residential areas in Nagasaki. 2) Suwa Shrine: Discovering the most famous shrine in Nagasaki. 3) Nakadori Shopping Street: Exploring the oldest shopping street in Nagasaki with a 400-year history. *The tour can be flexibly adjusted according to the customer's requests.
Hidden Christians of Nagasaki: A Journey Through Faith and Endurance
Explore Nagasaki’s Hidden Christian sites, where faith endured centuries of persecution. Discover sacred landmarks, blending Christian and local traditions, and uncover stories of resilience and devotion.
Reviews
Darryl S.
“An excellent tour of Nagasaki with a personal touch”
Our group of seven wanted an interesting tour of Nagasaki, including history and culture. Sho was organized, informative, prompt, articulate, and passionate about his city. We started our day with a visit to the Nagasaki peace memorial. Following a walk-through a beautiful peace park nearby , Sho took us to the neighbourhood where he lives so that we could explore the local market, foods, shopping, etc. We really enjoyed this aspect of the tour as we were not going to the standard tourist spots. We stopped for lunch at a local café that he died at regularly and enjoyed some authentic Japanese food. We visited some other areas of the city , travelled by tram , stopped for some interesting photo ops at Bridges and rivers that ran through the city. Overall, this was a delightful day. We highly recommend. sho as a guide if you’re looking for a taste of life in Nagasaki.
Shonosuke S.
Hi Darryl! Thank you for your amazing review! I was so happy to show you around different parts of Nagasaki—from the Atomic Bomb Museum to the local shopping street I often visit, and the downtown shopping center. I'm also really glad it seemed like you enjoyed lunch at one of my favorite restaurants! I truly hope you all made many wonderful memories in Nagasaki and across Japan. P.S. I haven’t forgotten about the photos of Nagasaki’s cherry blossoms in full bloom. I’ll be sending them your way soon, so please look forward to them! :D
Mike W.
“Great Custom One-Day Nagasaki Tour with Sho!”
We spent a great day touring Nagasaki with Sho! We appreciated his willingness to make some changes to his normal one-day tour that better fit our interests that we discussed in advance. Besides the historic sites, we got to see where the local folks shop and were able to have some terrific foods. Sho took us to some of his favorite food places and we were able to sample some foods we would have never considered trying on our own. We had a wonderful delicious lunch at a restaurant that was not your usual tourist place and was very reasonably priced. We learned a lot about the culture and history of Nagasaki while we walked and transited all around. Sho had asked us in advance if we were up for a fair amount of walking and boy he wasn't kidding (no wonder why he is in good shape). One of our special highlights was to be able to see the beginning of the Sakura (Cherry) Blossoms since we happened to be there at the right time. We were very fortunate to have Sho as our Guide around Nagasaki. It's clear that he is proud of his city and his enthusiasm and friendliness is exactly what we encountered during our stay in Nagasaki. We hope to be back soon and take another tour with Sho! Highly Recommended!
Shonosuke S.
Hi Mike & Terry! Thank you so much for your kind review and for visiting Nagasaki City — and not just for one day, but over several days! I’m really glad I got to share some local life with you — the kinds of places I go in my daily life and the foods I usually eat — and even happier that you enjoyed it! Wishing you lots of wonderful memories for the rest of your trip, and I hope you’ll get to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom! Let’s meet again someday!!
Art B.
“Sho-Time: Our Day with an Outstanding Tour Guide”
Our day with Sho could not have been better. Personable and knowledgeable only scratches the surface. He more than exceeded our high expectations as he led us through the history of Nagasaki and a number of beautiful sites including several Japanese gardens, the World Heritage Glover House and Gardens, the historic Oura Church and the Suna Shrine. Frosting on the cake were stops at Mihara Dining Giverny for fantastic tea and snacks in addition to a very special lunch we enjoyed together at a beautiful restaurant we would have never found by ourselves. The combination of food, friendship, and photographs was fantastic.
Shonosuke S.
Hi Art & Kathy! Thank you for visiting Nagasaki, the city I love, and for your kind and amazing review! I was so happy to show you around many of my favorite places today. Thanks to both of you, I had such a wonderful day myself. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tea time at Mihara Garden, as well as Nagasaki’s local specialties, Sara Udon and Toruko Rice. I hope your time in Beppu tomorrow and the rest of your cruise around Japan becomes a wonderful memory for you both. Have a fantastic trip!!
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