Joined 2024
Shonosuke S.
Available Areas
Nagasaki (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
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!
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.
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."
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
Jill P.
One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems
“Amazing day with our guide Sho! ”
Sho is an interesting, personable and knowledgeable young man. His love for Nagasaki comes through every description of landmarks during our day long tour. From temples to ropeway rides for spectacular views of the city, to tiny laneways filled with history and interesting stories. Sho knew it all and explained it with both love and humour. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Sho !!
Shonosuke S.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a delight to take in the views from Mt. Inasa, try daifuku sweets at the shopping street, explore the hidden alleys of the bar district, and more! I truly enjoyed our time together, and I hope these experiences have become fond memories of your time in Nagasaki and Japan. Thank you again for visiting my beloved city, Nagasaki! I look forward to seeing you again, whether in Canada or Japan!
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