Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Hidden Gems • 3 hours
5.0
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Secret gems of Nagasaki
Through a local’s eyes, you’ll see the parts of Nagasaki often overshadowed by its devastating past.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Let a local insider lead you off the tourist trail to explore Nagasaki’s secret side
- Forego museums and memorials in favor of this port city’s fascinating, internationally-influenced history
- See Nagasaki’s biggest tree and one of its oldest restaurants
- Stop off at one of the city’s most beautiful viewpoints, where you’ll see your path snaking below
- Have your local host recommend other unique things to see and do in Nagasaki
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 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 experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
Peek behind the heavy curtain of Nagasaki’s tragic past, and open your eyes to the beauty of the city as seen by its locals. From following your host past Dutch Slope (housing Western residences from the late 1800s) to seeking out Daion Ji temple’s statue of a Buddha and child – a reference to the Christian Madonna – your host will show you how cultures in Nagasaki conflate rather than clash. Visit landmarks with secrets of their own, like Daitoku-ji temple’s great camphor tree (the biggest in Nagasaki, with a temple tucked away between the roots and branches) or listen to legends of samurai warriors at the Teramachi cemetery, where centuries of stories lay sleeping amongst moss-covered stones and trees.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Dan
Apr 2025
Steve
Apr 2025
Without a clear set of goals provided, he made the experience fun and edifying.
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Juliette
Mar 2025
We had such a good day We learnt so much from YURI
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Linda
Nov 2023
We really are enjoyed our day with Senja. We had visited Nagasaki earlier and seen the atomic bomb museum and wanted to see the other side of the city. We visited many out of the way places that we would have never found without him. We particularly enjoyed learning about his experiences in Nagasaki as an immigrant teaching English to Japanese students. It enhanced our understanding of Japanese culture.
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Colin
Oct 2023
My tour with Armand took us to places. I did not expect to go. It was absolutely amazing. We had a wonderful time Armand me, feel as if we were lifelong friends. Thank you so much for your time.
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Susan
Aug 2023
Before we came Masaaki had asked what we were interested in seeing in Nagasaki. He then researched and found out about these things, so that we were able to see and do all that we wanted. He also suggested things we didn’t know about, such as the Ropeway, which was very enjoyable.
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