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Suwa Shinto Shrine Kunchi Festival

Suwa Shinto Shrine top of main steps looking out

Suwa Shrine fortunes

Nagasaki History Museum

Shrine of 26 Catholic Christian Martyrs

Spectacles Bridge

Nagasaki Harbor

Peace Park--Water Memorial because the victims all sought water

The Nagasaki Peace Statue--left hand, "see what prosperity peace brings;" right hand, "Warning of the use of nuclear weapons."

The Hypocenter and ruins of the Urakami Catholic Cathedral

Joined 2024

Mark T.

4.80 / 5

(5 reviews)

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English (Native), Japanese

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13 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Mark T.

I am fascinated by the rich history and culture of the city of Nagasaki and the surrounding area and I take great pleasure in introducing people to what is one of the most unique locations in the world. It is a place of dreams, ambitions, tragedies, resilience and physical beauty.

As a resident of Nagasaki for over 40 years and a professor at a university, I have had decades of experience guiding foreign guests around the city and other locations near the city. I have also guided my Japanese students on cultural trips to the U.S., Canada and the U.K. around 20 times. In addition, I have decades of experience conducting courses and lectures on Nagasaki history, Japanese society, Japanese history and contemporary Japanese literature.

Although I greatly enjoy encouraging learning and experiences on others, I also thrive on continuing to learn more and every tour is a rewarding experience for me as well.

Important

The itineraries listed are my "best-choice" selections of sites. Suggestions for changes are welcome, but because the addition of a site will mean the subtraction of another site, please include mention of what you do not mind leaving out.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Nagasaki City Highlights Car Tour

This tour introduces you to the main tourist locations in the city. The first, Suwa Shrine, is cultural. It is the main shrine and the spiritual heart of the community. The rest are historical, spanning Nagasaki's founding as trading port and Christian safe haven, the crackdown on foreigners and Christianity, Japan's isolation, and finally the tragedy of the Atomic Bombing. Because I will use my car, we can experience more sites with less exertion, more privacy, and a better chances to talk.

Nagasaki City Highlights Car Tour

FROM$381/ per group

Nagasaki

7 hours

Nagasaki City and Sotome Hidden Christian Region

The two locations 1) Nagasaki City and the history of the Atomic Bombing and the arrival of foreigners. 2) The coastal area of Sotome where Christians continued their outlawed faith in secret for 200 years. 1882 the Christians rejoined the church. A French Jesuit de Rotz spent his life ministering and teaching the poor women crafts. Two of his Catholic churches are now World Heritage sites. Lastly, Endo Shusaku wrote his novel, Silence, here, which is also Martin Scorsese's 2016 movie.

Nagasaki City and Sotome Hidden Christian Region

FROM$381/ per group

Nagasaki

7 hrs 30 mins

Nagasaki City Famous places (Walking)

1) Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter Park and Peace Park 2) Dejima Dutch trading 1641-1850s 3) 26 Catholic Martyrs Monument 4) Nagasaki Museum of History & Culture, 5) Suwa Shinto Shrine (one of Japan's 3 most important festivals) 6) Spectacles Bridge the first stone bridge (Roman engineering) in Japan in 1634 7) Glover Garden, 8) Oura Catholic Church (World Heritage Site), 9) Shinchi Chinatown, 10) Inasayama Observation Deck considered one of the World's Three Great Night Views

Nagasaki City Famous places (Walking)

FROM$317/ per group

Nagasaki

7 hrs 30 mins

Nagasaki City Highlights Car Tour

This tour introduces you to the main tourist locations in the city. The first, Suwa Shrine, is cultural. It is the main shrine and the spiritual heart of the community. The rest are historical, spanning Nagasaki's founding as trading port and Christian safe haven, the crackdown on foreigners and Christianity, Japan's isolation, and finally the tragedy of the Atomic Bombing. Because I will use my car, we can experience more sites with less exertion, more privacy, and a better chances to talk.

Nagasaki City Highlights Car Tour

FROM$381/ per group

Nagasaki

7 hours

Nagasaki City and Sotome Hidden Christian Region

The two locations 1) Nagasaki City and the history of the Atomic Bombing and the arrival of foreigners. 2) The coastal area of Sotome where Christians continued their outlawed faith in secret for 200 years. 1882 the Christians rejoined the church. A French Jesuit de Rotz spent his life ministering and teaching the poor women crafts. Two of his Catholic churches are now World Heritage sites. Lastly, Endo Shusaku wrote his novel, Silence, here, which is also Martin Scorsese's 2016 movie.

Nagasaki City and Sotome Hidden Christian Region

FROM$381/ per group

Nagasaki

7 hrs 30 mins

Nagasaki City Famous places (Walking)

1) Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter Park and Peace Park 2) Dejima Dutch trading 1641-1850s 3) 26 Catholic Martyrs Monument 4) Nagasaki Museum of History & Culture, 5) Suwa Shinto Shrine (one of Japan's 3 most important festivals) 6) Spectacles Bridge the first stone bridge (Roman engineering) in Japan in 1634 7) Glover Garden, 8) Oura Catholic Church (World Heritage Site), 9) Shinchi Chinatown, 10) Inasayama Observation Deck considered one of the World's Three Great Night Views

Nagasaki City Famous places (Walking)

FROM$317/ per group

Reviews

Stanford K.

5 / 5

Oct 26, 2026

Nagasaki City and Sotome Hidden Christian Region

Oct 26, 2026

Nagasaki

7 hours

“Sotome Hidden Christian Region”

What a pleasant and interesting tour. We never knew the history and Mark T was our historical guide to this amazing place. The communication before the tour was excellent and Mark’s suggestions were great. We watched the movie “Silence” before the tour which gave great context. Mark is very knowledgeable and gives an interesting perspective living in Japan for a long time. We also enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the afternoon with lunch at a local restaurant. We enjoyed our day together and felt we were lucky to tour with Mark.

Joan S.

5 / 5

Oct 14, 2026

Nagasaki City Highlights Car Tour

Oct 14, 2026

Nagasaki

7 hours 30 mins

“Excellent Tour!”

We spent a very informative day with Mark in Nagasaki. He was extremely personable, friendly and knowledgeable. Communication was easy and Mark was very accommodating and flexible with our group. His personal insights into the bombing and Japanese culture were educational and enlightening. We would highly recommend Mark.

Jessica N.

5 / 5

Aug 21, 2026

Nagasaki City Highlights Car Tour

Aug 21, 2026

Nagasaki

7 hours 30 mins

“Amazing Day with Mark and Family”

We had an amazing day in Nagasaki with Mark and family. Mark made it work seamlessly for our family of 6. It was so convenient for us and we all learned a lot. We enjoyed a fun lunch together where we learned how to eat at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. This was followed by a visit to a beautiful beach. We were also gifted a delicious local cake. Mark was flexible and responsive. I would highly recommend his tour.

Mark T.

Thank you for your compliment. Actually it was a pleasant group to host, especially the children who were polite and very curious and enthusiastic to learn more about Nagasaki's long and fascinating history. Please continue with your new knowledge!