Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki
Secret gems of Nagasaki

What 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.

Where you’ll go

In the heart of Nagasaki, along the eastern bank of Uragami River, your local insider will lead you from the city’s internationally-influenced neighborhoods in the south to its traditional Japanese districts further north, showing you the effortless ways these two sides of Nagasaki meet and influence each other. You’ve heard of Nagasaki’s Chinatown, but with a local insider you’ll instead explore the old Chinese residential district. Forego the well-trodden tourist trail in favor of the narrow, beautiful streets of Maruyama, and see the big Buddha in Kotaiji temple. With your local insider sharing stories of Nagasaki’s past, reflect on your journey at the Kazagashira view platform, one of the best viewpoints in the city.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Private transportation on request

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

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)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    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.

    November 2023

    Linda H

    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.

    October 2023

    Colin B

    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.

    August 2023

    Susan D

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