Nagasaki

Half a day in Nagasaki

Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5.0 (6)

Half a day in Nagasaki

You’ll learn about Nagasaki’s painful past, but also celebrate its resilience and bright future.

The tram is a convenient way to do sightseeing as walking may be a little challenging due to the many slopes all over the city

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

See an area of Nagasaki chosen by your knowledgeable host, but visit locations tailored to your interests
Explore the city center’s top attractions, or head off the beaten track to hidden gems recommended by your host (or do a bit of both!)
Visit some of the city’s famous shrines and temples, like 400-year-old Sōfuku-ji and the one-legged Sannō Shrine
Explore Nagasaki Chinatown, Japan’s oldest Chinatown, and let your host suggest which tasty fusion foods to sample
Have your local host share plenty of insider tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

4 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

4 hours with a host

Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Nagasaki Station tourist information center - The host will be waiting in front of it.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Its name may be synonymous with the calamitous events of WWII, but Nagasaki is so much more than its past, with dazzling attractions beyond its monuments and memorials. The only person who understands the spirit of the city is someone who lives here – like your local host! Maybe you’ll visit a hilltop park like Kazagashira with stunning views of the port, or snap pictures of Meganebashi bridge – sorry, no prize for guessing what its reflection resembles! You could visit Suwa Shrine, a proud survivor of the atomic bomb, and 400-year-old Shōfuku-ji temple, then grab a bite of fusion food at Chinatown – but maybe a stroll through the Nagasaki Peace Park, where you can fully comprehend the city’s resilience, is on your bucket list.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Susan Apr 2025

Our guide was knowledgeable and very sweet. It was a joy to be with him .

Matt Apr 2025

Senyo was a fantastic guide that knew Nagasaki well! We had an ambitious agenda and Senyo kept our pace to ensure we saw everything on our list. He also took us by local sites in the vicinity that he thought would complement our interests. Very personable and communicative!

Michael Jan 2025

We went on two different City Unscripted tours in Nagasaki. Both tours were terrific and the guides fantastic (Sho and Armand). Saw areas and ate in restaurants that we would never have found on our own. Well worth the cost!

Karin Apr 2024

Armand ensured that our tour was engaging and fun for not only us but also our 9 year old grandson. We were treated to lots of quirky facts, and places we visited included temples, shrines and our favourite, Dejima. Our grandson especially liked hunting for Miffy hidden around this area. Armand kindly took photos of us so that we could always treasure our Nagasaki memories.

Nancy Oct 2023

Senyo took great care of us from beginning to end.

Patricia Mar 2023

We had an excellent half day tour of Nagasaki with Masaaki-san. He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. He met us at our cruise ship dock and accompanied us back at the end of the tour. Masaaki-san tailored the tour to our interests and went out of his way to make sure we had a fun and interesting experience. Thank you Masaaki-san and City Unscripted for a memorable day!

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