Shonosuke S.
Available Areas
Nagasaki (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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
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 :)
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.
Shonosuke S. Japan Tour Reviews
“**Best Tour Guide in Nagasaki**”
Sho says in his video that he will uncover many hidden gems of Nagasaki for his guests who tour with him...but the truth is that HE is one of the precious hidden treasures of Nagasaki! From the pre-planning emails to the final tear-filled goodbye, Sho was an angel friend guiding us each step of the way to having the most meaningful experience imaginable in Nagasaki. He certainly accomplished his mission to make us fall in love with his beloved city. He custom-designed our tour to include many Christian sites that were so meaningful to us, and was so patient as we prayed and took pictures, adding many unknown stories and background information about what we were seeing. He grasp of the English language is fantastic, and he is extremely knowledgeable about all of the cultural and historical background info without being overwhelming or boring. Quite the contrary, he has a lively personality and is just so much fun to hang out with! He is a foodie, and will show you all of the secret places to get the best local foods, some that we are still dreaming about!! The only thing left to say is that choosing Sho as your tour guide in Nagasaki will be one of the best decisions you could make, and Thank you Sho for the awesome memories! We will never forget you or your beloved city! As we say in Hawaii "Mahalo! (thank you), A hui hou (until we meet again) and Aloooooo-ha!" Peace, prayers, and Blessings, Mark & Rochelle Alo- Maui
Shonosuke S.
(2 reviews)Thank you for the wonderful review! Reading it brings back memories of the fun times we had, and it almost brings me to tears...!! I'm so glad I got to meet both of you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. These memories have become my treasures. I'm thrilled that you both came to love Nagasaki, my beloved city! I miss you so much. Keep in touch, and let's meet again, whether in Nagasaki or Hawaii! (In Hawaii, I want to drink coffee and eat those delicious cookies again! :D ) Mahalo! A hui hou and Aloooo-ha!!!
Simon F.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour (In the case of going to Mihara Garden)
Customized
“A Fantastic Experience! ”
Right from the outset Sho was responsive to our communications and interested in our needs on the day. He put together a perfect itinerary and was really fun to be with all day, providing a fascinating local perspective. The Atomic Bomb Museum was a sobering start to the day - emotional and poignant. We went to an amazing Japanese garden and then wandered through a number of sights before going onto some local shopping. It was more than we had hoped for! We’d highly recommend Sho to anyone. You won’t be disappointed!!
Shonosuke S.
(2 reviews)Thank you for the review and for visiting Nagasaki, my beloved city! It was truly wonderful to meet both of you and to have the opportunity to tour Nagasaki together. Thanks to your kindness, I also enjoyed the day very much. From Nagasaki, I hope that you two and your child continue to have happy and peaceful days.