Nagasaki

Secret gems of Nagasaki

Hidden Gems • 3 hours 5.0 (6)

Secret gems of Nagasaki

Through a local’s eyes, you’ll see the parts of Nagasaki often overshadowed by its devastating past.

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

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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

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 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

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.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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What travelers think of this experience

Steve Apr 2025

Without a clear set of goals provided, he made the experience fun and edifying.

Juliette Mar 2025

We had such a good day We learnt so much from YURI

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.

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.

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.

Elisabeth Apr 2025

We had a fantastic day with our guide Shin. Our meeting point was at the cruise terminal. During our tour we visited two temples, had a tea cerenomy, tried a lot of different food and drinks, had an ice cream formed like a rose. Shin managed to fulfill our wishes in one tour. A great experience. Ask for Shin!

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