Nagasaki

Must-see Nagasaki in a day

Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours 5

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Must-see Nagasaki in a day

Far beyond the memorials and museums, you’ll see 10 of vibrant Nagasaki’s top attractions.

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 10 of Nagasaki’s top attractions with a local host to help you squeeze them all into eight hours
Visit the city’s most famous temples and shrines, including Fukusai-ji and Sanno
Hungry? Try some fusion food at the oldest Chinatown in Japan, or try a local soul food, toruko raisu (Turkish rice)
Experience the city’s Western influence at Dutch Slope and the old Dutch district, Dejima
Let your local host give you insider tips and recommendations for more unmissable things to see and do on 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

8 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

8 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

Although the name Nagasaki is synonymous with devastating events of WWII, the city is much more than its monuments and memorials – and, with your local host leading the way, you’ll see 10 of its top attractions. You’ll navigate the crisscrossing lanes of Chinatown and celebrate the city’s resilience at Nagasaki Peace Park, then explore Nagasaki at Nakashima river, snapping pictures of Meganebashi bridge and shopping for traditional Japanese sweets at the 200-year-old Iwanaga Baijyuken sweet shop. But, you’ll also see famous temples and shrines, like Fukusai-ji temple (rebuilt as a mausoleum for fallen Japanese soldiers), the one-legged Sanno shrine (its second column was destroyed by the bomb), and Suwa shrine, a survivor of the attack.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of our Japan experiences

April 2025

Armand was amazing! He knew the history, which was something I specifically said I was interested in, and he just kept pulling out references. He also recommended amazing places to eat (the restaurant he brought us to for lunch was absolutely amazing and delicious)

Kathryn Apr 2025

Highly recommend touring with Armand. He consulted us about the itinerary and changed things up depending on how we were feeling. The restaurant that we ate lunch at was excellent. Armand spoke very good English. He was fun!

Jim Apr 2024

Kwasi was a great tour guide for us in Nagasaki. He is very outgoing and friendly and took us around the major sites. He made the day extremely pleasant and we highly recommend him for tours.

William Mar 2024

Armand was responsive to our needs and was very informative. he took us all the places we wanted to go would highly recommend him

Enrico Nov 2023

Armand is very knowledgeable. The 8 hrs walking tour has been a fantastic opportunity to learn about Nagasaki, its history and culture. Armand was able to tailor the tour to my interests and needs, adding many insights from a local resident perspective.

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