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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.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 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, Spanish)

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

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Meeting point

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

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

    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.

    April 2024

    Karin B

    Senyo took great care of us from beginning to end.

    October 2023

    Nancy B

    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!

    March 2023

    Patricia F

    Gabriele was a great guide! His knowledge of the city’s history and current affairs was the perfect mix of Bologna. He also went out of his way to help us find a pharmacy and to make us a dinner reservation during our tour.

    April 2024

    Casey A

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