About Tour Guide Shonosuke S.

“Excellent and personable ”

Sho was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about the places he took us and we had lots of great conversations about Christian history in Nagasaki. He also took us to some of his favorite places to eat and cafes and recommended local Nagasaki sweets for gifts. All around great experience.

“Nagasaki tour”

We had a great time with Sho. He was so knowledgeable and so fun to be with. He took us all around Nagasaki by taxi cab. Exactly the way we wanted to go because it was fast. Every time it was time to get a cab he had two taxis that showed up just right on time. He was a great leader. He took us to a wonderful restaurant. Possibly the best of the trip. I highly recommend Sho. So easy to get along with and so overwhelmingly sensitive to where we were. I highly recommend Sho to give you a tour of Nagasaki. He is absolutely nothing but fun and made our day incredibly special.

Shonosuke S.

(25 reviews)

Hi Tom! Thank you so much for your amazing review, and for visiting Nagasaki, a city I truly love. I hope you had a smooth journey back home to the U.S. after your trip. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour in Nagasaki! It meant a lot to me that you took such a deep interest in the city's history and made the effort to explore places like the Tateyama Air Raid Shelter and the Nagasaki Museum for Human Rights and Peace (formerly the Masaharu Oka Nagasaki Peace Memorial Museum). I'm also really happy to hear that you enjoyed the food! Please do come back to Japan and to Nagasaki again sometime. You’re always welcome here!

“One of our favourite guides we have ever had....”

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Nagasaki with Sho — or “Showtime,” as we affectionately called him — and what an unforgettable experience it was. Sho’s vibrant and positive energy was contagious from the start. He made our family feel so welcomed and cared for, with a level of attentiveness and kindness that was truly inspirational. Sho’s deep knowledge of Nagasaki was exceptional. He didn’t just guide us through the city’s highlights — he introduced us to hidden gardens and lesser-known gems that brought the city to life in such a unique and personal way. His passion for both the city and for making us feel at home was clear in everything he did. Flexible, insightful, and genuinely joyful to be around, Sho was more than just a guide — he felt like part of the family by the end. I honestly wish we could adopt him and bring him on every trip with us. If you're visiting Nagasaki, I cannot recommend Sho highly enough. He is truly a gem.

Shonosuke S.

(25 reviews)

Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for your kind and amazing review. Although it poured rain on the day of the tour, thanks to all of you it turned into such a fun day that the weather didn’t stand a chance. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed my favorite spots in Nagasaki. I honestly also wish I could come along on every trip with you lol. Thank you for letting me be part of your wonderful family time. Your family was so lovely that it made me hope I can have one like yours someday. I hope your fantastic journey continues and brings you many more wonderful memories! See you again!