Nagasaki Private Customizable Half Day Tour
Description
This private and customizable tour for Nagasaki City (in Nagasaki Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 2-3 attractions in Nagasaki at your own pace on this fully customizable 4-hour private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.
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Itinerary
9 Matsuyamamachi, Nagasaki, 852-8118, Japan
7-8 Nishizakamachi, Nagasaki, 850-0051, Japan
A historic Roman Catholic church, it's one of the oldest Christian churches in Japan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A poignant memorial dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945. It offers a sobering look at the devastating effects of nuclear weapons and the importance of peace.
A small artificial island that served as a trading post for the Dutch East India Company from the 17th to the 19th century. It was a crucial link between Japan and the outside world during a period of isolationist policies.
It houses a diverse collection of artworks, including Japanese and Western paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.
It's one of the oldest Chinatowns in Japan and has a strong cultural influence on the city.
A significant historical site, particularly known for its connection to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.
Known for its picturesque Dutch-style architecture. It was once part of Dejima, the artificial island where the Dutch East India Company had a trading post.
Meganebashi Bridge is a symbol of Nagasaki's rich history and cultural heritage, and it's a must-see for visitors to the city. The bridge spans the Nakashima River and is a popular spot for photography, especially during the cherry blossom season when the surrounding area is adorned with beautiful pink blossoms.
It's famous for its unique industrial ruins and its eerie, abandoned appearance. The island was once a thriving mining community, but it was abandoned after the mines closed in the 1970s. Today, Gunkanjima is a popular tourist destination, offering a glimpse into Japan's industrial past.
Enjoy breathtaking views, especially at sunrise and sunset. It's a great place to escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the region.
A popular tourist spot in Nagasaki, Japan, known for its beautiful flower displays. It's particularly famous for its tulips, which bloom in the spring.
A Zen Buddhist temple, was founded in the 14th century by a Chinese monk and has a strong connection to Chinese Zen Buddhism.
A comprehensive museum that showcases the rich history and culture of Nagasaki Prefecture. It houses a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts, documents, and multimedia displays.
A Confucian shrine located in Nagasaki, Japan. It was built in the 17th century to honor Confucius, the Chinese philosopher.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If guests are already in Nagasaki, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Nagasaki Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Nagasaki Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Reviews(20)
Yuki was absolutely fabulous. She took us to the Shiroyama School. We were the only ones there. Yuki showed us everything and we took our time. She timed it so when we went to the Atomic Bomb Museum it was less crowded. Those 2 places were extremely emotional. We toured the Peace Park then had a lovely lunch. We bonded with her so much we’re friends on Facebook!
It was a wonderful experience. And we had the best guide ever, thank you Yuki for your kindl and interesting guidance through your beautiful city.
Yuki, our guide, loves Nagasaki and showed us the highlights and exposed us to a restaurant for a very well known selections of Chinese foods, popular in Japan. She moved at a very comfortable pace so we could stop to examine local goodies and treats. She exposed us to very interesting facts about Nagasaki in a fascinating on going conversation. Offered us places we might to discover on our own. Great Nagasaki experience
From the very beginning, even before our trip,Yuki communicated clearly and promptly in excellent English, which made planning very easy. She asked about our interests in advance and helped tailor the itinerary so we could see exactly what we wanted during our time in Nagasaki. We were delighted that for the tour she greeted us wearing a vintage Japanese kimono, which added a special cultural touch to the experience. Throughout the day, Yuki was incredibly knowledgeable about both the city and Japanese culture, sharing many interesting facts and stories that brought the places we visited to life. She was also extremely punctual and well organized, keeping a close eye on the time to make sure we returned to our cruise ship comfortably and without any stress. Her attention to local customs, polite manner, respectful, empathetic and thoughtful approach made the tour of Nagasaki feel very authentic. Overall, Yuki was an informative, professional, and very personable guide. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Nagasaki who wants a well-organized, culturally rich, and enjoyable tour experience.
We had a good tour with Hero. He showed us the sights we were most interested in seeing since we had already been to Nagasaki. He was pleasant, knowledgeable and happy to navigate us on the tram to multiple spots. He even went out of his way to find a glass shop where we could buy bidro. This doesn’t have anything to do with Hero but the only concern with this company was that after booking months in advance, they advised they wouldn’t confirm our itinerary until 2-3 weeks prior. We were away for over 5 weeks and would have liked to know that our requests would be accommodated much earlier than that time. At 2 weeks we still didn’t have a confirmation until we requested it yet again. If we are paying for a non refundable tour then the details should be available much earlier.
We visited Nagasaki on a stop while on a cruise. It was a great experience. We hired a tour guide for a few hours to do a walking tour. It was very informative and a pleasant way to spend the day. Yuki Kato was our guide and she is delightful. She is knowledgeable about the region, city, culture etc. She remained flexible regarding our agenda and schedule. Highly recommend her.
Our guide, Yuki, was very well organized, kind, helpful, and went out of her way to tailor the tour to our priorities. We used public transportation which gave us a real sense of the city. We visited the Shiroyama National School Building, the Atomic Bomb Museum, the Nagasaki Peace Park, and the modest local Gokoku-jinja Shrine. She squeezed a lot in our 4-hour tour which we enjoyed very much.
This was a terrific tour and I highly recommend it - Hiro was an absolutely great guide and took us to the Atomic Bomb museum and many temples and shrines — he arranged for the car and we had a great meal — 100% take this tour
Wonderful day with Satoshi Nishimura. In 4 hours we visit so many historical places with a big focus on the European exchange specially Portuguese. Satoshi is very much kind and knowledgeable and the Japan history. A day that will not be forgotten. Arigato Satoshi!
Hiro was very informative about the history of Japan and very helpful showing us how to continue on our own once the tour ended.
