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Joined 2024
Shonosuke S.
Available Areas
Nagasaki (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days 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!
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One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
Let’s enjoy a one-day tour in Nagasaki! We’ll start with must-see spots like the Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter, and Peace Park, then explore some hidden gems around the city. The tour is flexible, especially after lunch—food, cafes, shopping, museums, scenic views, or hidden spots, just let me know your interests! “Optional” stops are included only if time allows or if you’d like to visit them.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
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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."
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Historic City Center and Hidden Local Gems
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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.
Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tour
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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.
Hidden Christians of Nagasaki: A Journey Through Faith and Endurance
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Dive into Local Life: Visit My 60-Year-Old Hillside Home in Nagasaki
I’d love to invite you to my 60-year-old home built on the hillside in Nagasaki! Nagasaki is known as the “City of Slopes,” with many houses lining the mountainsides. From the hillside, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Nagasaki. You’ll also get a glimpse of authentic local life that you can only experience here. Would you like to discover the real Nagasaki — a place you could never reach without a local guide? *This tour includes some uphill and many downhill stairs.
Dive into Local Life: Visit My 60-Year-Old Hillside Home in Nagasaki
Reviews
Andrew P.
“One of the best guided tours we have been on”
What an amazing day we had with Sho who is one of the nicest and most humble guys you could wish to meet. His knowledge of Nagasaki was second to none and we are grateful that we came across him on this platform.
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Shonosuke S.
Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for your amazing comment and for visiting Nagasaki — a city I truly love! I'm so glad I could take you to my favorite spots (and how lucky were we to run into the festival people and get that photo together! :)), and it means a lot to hear you enjoyed the tour. I really hope your day in Nagasaki became a wonderful memory for all of you. Please come back and visit again anytime! you're always welcome! :)
Kelvin M.
“Well run, very personable, great for multi-generational family”
I was in Nagasaki on a cruise, with my family group of 8 people aged from 10 to 75. Normally I play it safe and book excursion through the cruise line but they didn’t provide options so I branched out with a private tour, led by Sho. And I’m so glad I did! From the outset, Sho was great at communicating the logistics of the day, offering to make life easier for me. We instantly had a great rapport with Sho, absorbing his passion for Nagasaki. Sho let us set the pace of the day, lingering at places we found interesting (Atomic Bomb Museum) and letting us speed through parts that we preferred to skip over. Sho shared his own stories which made it all the more personal. It was a rainy day but Sho took excellent care of us, giving us breaks and hiding from the worst of the weather. And the ramen was amazing! I’d highly recommend Sho’s tour, and Nagasaki!
Shonosuke S.
Hi Kelvin! Thank you so much for your lovely review and for visiting Nagasaki, a city I truly love. Even though it rained on the day of the tour, thanks to all of you, it turned out to be such a fun and memorable day for me. I’m also really happy to hear that you enjoyed the Nagasaki local ramen! Thank you for letting me be part of your family time during your trip. I hope the tour in Nagasaki became one of the wonderful memories of your journey in Japan. Please come visit again someday!!
Debbie B.
“Day to day life in Nagasaki ”
Sho was our guide. He was pleasant and spoke English very well. He showed us the day to day life in Nagasaki. It was great to go off the beaten path.
Shonosuke S.
Hi! Thank you so much for your review and for visiting Nagasaki—it's a city I truly love. I hope you feel better soon and can join the tour next time! I really enjoyed showing a part of my daily life to your husband and friends. Hope to see you again in Nagasaki! :)
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Armando V.
Hi there! I’m Armand. Living in Nagasaki since 2016. I am living a 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 are 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.
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Katsu N.
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