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Joined 2024
Armando V.
Available Areas
Nagasaki (Living)
Languages
English (Native), Dutch (Native), French, German, Japanese
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide 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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Full Day Tour Exploring Nagasaki
A highly personalized day tour (6-8h) in which you get to explore the many intriguing ins and outs of Nagasaki's rich culture and history. Visit several of the unique city highlights and many beautiful hidden gems at your own pace. I'll make sure you get to experience the things you like most and the best that Nagasaki has to offer you.
Full Day Tour Exploring Nagasaki
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Half Day Tour Exploring Nagasaki
A highly personalized tour in which you get to explore the many intriguing ins and outs of Nagasaki's rich culture and history. Visit several of the unique city highlights and beautiful hidden gems at your own pace. I'll make sure you get to experience the things you like most and the best that Nagasaki has to offer you.
Half Day Tour Exploring Nagasaki
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Ganztägige Entdeckungstour durch Nagasaki
Eine sehr personalisierte Tagestour (6-8 Stunden), bei der Sie die vielen faszinierenden Seiten der reichen Kultur und Geschichte Nagasaki entdecken können. Besuchen Sie einige der einzigartigen Highlights der Stadt und viele schöne versteckte Perlen in Ihrem eigenen Tempo. Ich sorge dafür, dass Sie die Dinge erleben, die Ihnen am besten gefallen und das Beste, was Nagasaki zu bieten hat.
Ganztägige Entdeckungstour durch Nagasaki
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Nagasaki Culinary Tour
There's no better way to experience a different culture than by exploring its food scene. Nagasaki's food culture is unique in Japan with centuries of foreign influences that inspired its famous local fusion kitchen. This tour combines tastings of the best Nagasaki delicacies and drinks with visits to interesting sites related to Nagasaki's food culture and its history, all customized to your taste, appetite and style.
Nagasaki Culinary Tour
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Nagasaki Hidden Gems
An off the beaten path exploration of Nagasaki's hidden gems with loads of history captured in many photogenic details and beautiful city scapes to enjoy.
Nagasaki Hidden Gems
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Nagasaki and the Dutch Legacy
To this day, traces of the Dutch legacy can be found everywhere in Nagasaki. With many fascinating stories, this tour delves deep into 400 years of Japanese-Dutch trade relations. It shows how the Dutch lived here, what they traded, what technologies they introduced, who they dealt with, and where they went in the city. But above all, I want to show you how warmly the Dutch are remembered in the hearts of the people of Nagasaki.
Nagasaki and the Dutch Legacy
Reviews
Laureen J.
“An Unforgettable Day in Nagasaki with Armando”
Wow! I cannot say enough great things about Armando and our day in Nagasaki. We had a group of 11, and from the moment we booked the tour, Armando was excellent. He communicated with us for months in advance, answered all of our questions, and made planning easy and stress-free. During our tour, Armando shared his extensive knowledge of his hometown of Nagasaki and took us to places we never would have discovered on our own. We explored the historic Oura neighborhood (the former foreign settlement), Holland Slope, the former Chinese settlement, the Maruyama neighborhood, a local food market, Sofukuji Temple, Teramachi Cemetery, and the beautiful viewpoint at Kazagashira Park. What made the experience so memorable was Armando himself. He was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging, and clearly passionate about sharing the history, culture, and stories of Nagasaki. He made everyone in our group feel welcome and ensured we had an enjoyable day from start to finish. We ended the day with ice cream and sake while reflecting on everything we had seen and learned, which was the perfect way to conclude an unforgettable experience. If you are planning a trip to Nagasaki, I highly recommend Armando. He made our visit truly special, and I would not hesitate to book with him again. 10/10 recommendation!
Sandy A.
“Great tour of Nagasaki”
We had a wonderful day seeing many different aspects of Nagasaki. Armando is very knowledgeable and a great guide taking us to places we would never have found on our own.
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Armando V.
Great guys! Thank you for the wonderful day here in Nagasaki. It was a pleasure to meet you! Have a great time during the rest of your Japan trip.
Jya J.
“Enjoyable and educational tour of Nagasaki”
We had a fun day with Armando walking around Nagasaki and learning about its fascinating history. The Wagyu beef that Armando recommended and reserved for lunch was so good, I still think about it now!
Armando V.
Thank you so much for coming to visit Nagasaki! You were such lovely people. It was a delight to spend a day with you. And yeah, that Wagyu beef is so good, isn't it. It's on my mind too :-) I wish you both happy times for many years to come!
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Masatoshi M.
I had worked for the Japan's biggest travel agency JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) for 35 years as a tour escort for Japanese. I visited 68 countries and of course all over Japan as well. So I’m familiar with almost all of the tourist attractions in Japan. More over I’m also a professional magician now. I’m a member magician of The Magic Castle in Hollywood in US. That's why I made a decision to become an English tour guide. I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese government with a lot of hard work in 2016 and I started from the following year. I work as an English guide approximately 130 days a year. My wife is physically disabled, and I usually care for her. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I receive home care and bathing services, so I am unable to go out during the day as I have to prepare for and clean up afterwards. I am available to guide on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I can take up to four people sightseeing in my private car. I am available at any time during evening tours, such as YATAI tours. I look forward to hearing from you. Please ask me first. If it is possible.
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Katsu N.
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