Parc privé de la paix de Nagasaki plus les points forts de la culture et de la nature
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Les visites sont notre point fort. Ma philosophie est de proposer des circuits flexibles et personnalisés autour de Nagasaki pour des petits groupes, contrairement aux grands voyagistes, qui se soucient uniquement du nombre de personnes qu'ils peuvent accueillir et non de la qualité ou du contenu de leurs circuits. Les circuits organisés n'offrent aucune flexibilité et des exigences strictes en matière de descente et de ponctualité. Il n'y a rien de plus frustrant que d'attendre qu'un autre passager revienne au bus à l'heure prévue. Nous permettons à nos clients de rester aussi peu ou plus longtemps qu'ils le souhaitent dans un lieu particulier afin de maximiser leur plaisir. C'est ce type de visite qui vous laissera pleinement satisfait en fin de journée. La péninsule de Shimabara a beaucoup à offrir en termes de nature, d'histoire et de culture. Il sera impossible d'accéder à toutes les attractions mais vous verrez absolument les meilleurs sites proposés.
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Itinéraire
J'aime visiter cet endroit en premier lors de mes excursions d'une journée complète dans la péninsule de Nagasaki et de Shimabara, car c'est un endroit magnifique et donne le ton de la belle journée que nous nous réservons à venir. Le pont des spectacles d'Isahaya est un pont de pierre à double arche enjambant un étang du parc Isahaya, qui est l'un des principaux sites touristiques de la région. Le pont est deux fois plus grand que le célèbre pont des Spectacles de la ville de Nagasaki et possède de nombreux temples et sanctuaires ainsi que des sentiers pédestres que vous pouvez facilement passer ici 1 ou 2 heures à vous imprégner de l'ambiance, mais la plupart des arrêts durent environ 20 à 25 minutes. .
Les arrêts de bus uniques que vous voyez ici sur les photos font partie du caractère de la préfecture de Nagasaki et ajoutent à sa personnalité contrairement à toute autre attraction. J'inclus presque toujours ce site dans mes visites privées de Nagasaki parce que tout le monde repart avec une photo et un sourire sur le visage.
Je traverse toujours la route de la digue de la baie Isahaya lors de mes visites privées de Nagasaki car c'est une belle route droite, avec des paysages incroyables et donne à chacun une chance de se dégourdir les jambes et de faire la pause de la salle de bain.
Parfois, je suis impressionné lorsque je descends la colline depuis la montagne et que le château de Shimabara apparaît soudainement au premier plan. Un véritable château qui a fonctionné il y a plus de 400 ans et qui existe encore aujourd'hui, bien qu'il soit de type restauré, mais qui représente réellement l'histoire et le cadre réel de la vie au Japon au 17ème siècle. Aujourd'hui, seuls les douves et les murs en pierre subsistent de la structure d'origine. En 1980, un musée commémoratif a été ouvert en l'honneur de Seibo Kitamura, célèbre sculpteur et concepteur de la célèbre statue de la paix située dans le parc de la paix de la ville de Nagasaki. En 2006, le château de Shimabara a été classé parmi les 100 plus beaux châteaux du Japon par la Japan Castle Foundation.
La rue Samurai commémore l'ancien quartier des samouraïs de la ville de Shimabara, sur la péninsule de Shimabara. Cette célèbre rue est bordée de murs en pierre et d'un canal d'eau de source qui coule en son centre. Trois maisons de samouraïs ont été restaurées et ouvertes au public pour restaurer l'image et les traditions de cette ancienne ville de samouraïs. C'est un cadre extrêmement pittoresque et parfait pour une superbe séance photo alors que les images du Japon féodal reviennent dans votre conscience à partir de nombreux films et livres que vous avez lus dans votre jeunesse.
Aujourd'hui, les ruisseaux à carpes sont conservés pour des raisons touristiques et esthétiques ainsi que parce qu'ils ont l'air si cool! Cependant, dans le passé et en particulier en temps de guerre et de famine, ils étaient conservés comme source de nourriture alternative. Bien que l'on puisse dire que la carpe n'est pas un poisson particulièrement bon à manger, je suppose que quand on a faim, il ne faut pas être trop pointilleux sur sa source de nourriture. Heureusement pour la carpe, de nos jours, les canaux ne sont utilisés qu'à des fins touristiques, de sorte que le poisson devrait grandir et être fort et, espérons-le, coloré pour satisfaire les hordes de touristes qui viennent les voir.
Les maisons endommagées par le volcan sont le résultat direct de l'explosion d'Unzen et il y a eu plusieurs éruptions majeures dans son histoire. Le volcan a éclaté le plus récemment de 1990 à 1995, envoyant des écoulements pyroclastiques (nuages surchauffés de gaz volcanique et de cendres) vers les villes ci-dessous. Alors que la plupart des personnes ont été évacuées en toute sécurité, 43 journalistes, scientifiques et leurs chauffeurs de taxi ont été tués. Les éruptions ont également détruit des bâtiments à la périphérie de la ville de Shimabara.
C'est l'endroit où des sources chaudes et des vapeurs à haute température jaillissent du sol et s'appelle "Unzen Jigoku" (Unzen Hell) en raison de la teneur en soufre et du fait que la vapeur de soufre monte constamment dans l'air à partir du sol et du En raison du soufre, les plantes ne peuvent pas pousser ici et l'atmosphère est dense de vapeur, ce qui vous fait penser que c'est une scène sortie de l'enfer, mais ne vous inquiétez pas quelques minutes après avoir quitté la zone où l'odeur de soufre aura dissipé de vos vêtements et de vos pores.
Le bain de pieds Obama est le point culminant de l'itinéraire de la journée complète de la péninsule de Shimabara et de la ville de Nagasaki. Imaginez, l'emplacement juste au bord de l'eau. Les vues pittoresques sur la mer combinées avec les légumes cuits à la vapeur sains, diverses collations, les boissons alcoolisées et non alcoolisées ainsi que la chance de tremper ces pieds fatigués dans les bains de pieds à 40 degrés celcius équivalent à une expérience magique et époustouflante qui stimule tous les sens.
La cible initiale de la bombe était la ville de Kokura, mais l'obscurcissement des nuages a nécessité de changer de cap vers la cible alternative, Nagasaki. Cependant, en raison de la mauvaise visibilité due à la couverture nuageuse, la bombe a raté son point de détonation prévu qui était le chantier naval Mitsubishi et a explosé au-dessus de la banlieue d'Urakami, tuant en fait principalement des femmes et des enfants et non la zone de fabrication en usine de War Machinery. À bien des égards, c'est ce malheur qui marquera Nagasaki pour toujours dans l'histoire!
C'est un endroit très sobre et certainement pas pour les timides car les histoires, les expositions et les images sont extrêmement graphiques. Il n'y a pas eu un moment où je n'ai vu personne pleurer à haute voix et ou émotionnellement incontrôlable. Ce musée n'est certainement pas la tasse de thé de chacun. Cependant, il est important de se souvenir de l'histoire et de ne pas oublier le passé car c'est ainsi que nous ne commettons pas les mêmes erreurs du passé. Ainsi, dans ce sens, le musée peut être un endroit idéal pour se réunir et ne jamais laisser cela se reproduire pour le bien de l'humanité.
Le mont Inasayama dans la ville de Nagasaki est une montagne de 333 mètres de haut à proximité du centre-ville. Yama en japonais signifie montagne et la montagne Inasa est le roi de tous les sommets de Nagasaki. C'est pour cette raison que vous devez faire de cet emplacement une destination prioritaire.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Je serai au premier plan lorsque vous sortirez de votre hôtel ou des portes du terminal portuaire international d'immigration de Matsugae à Nagasaki City. Guide sera joignable via WhatsApp pour un ramassage en douceur pour finalement commencer la visite de manière opportune et professionnelle.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
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Our day in Nagasaki with Shannon was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. From the moment we met him, his knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for sharing his beautiful region made the experience unforgettable. Shannon took us to some of the most breathtaking places, each one more beautiful than the last, while providing fascinating history and local insight along the way. One of our favorite parts of the day was the wonderful lunch experience he arranged, followed by a relaxing picnic at the thermal foot baths in Obama City. It was such a unique and memorable way to experience local culture while taking in the stunning surroundings. The day ended with a visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum, where Shannon thoughtfully guided us through this important chapter of history. It was a moving and meaningful experience that reminded us of events that should never be forgotten. His ability to balance the beauty, culture, and history of Nagasaki made the day truly special. If you are fortunate enough to have Shannon as your guide, you are in for an amazing experience. He is informative, personable, professional, and genuinely cares about creating an unforgettable day for his guests. We cannot recommend him highly enough!
Hello Yvette, I am speechless, with such an incredible review. Honestly speaking, your party of 6 really made my efforts shine. You were so responsive and living in the moment that everything turned out perfectly. The Shinto gods listened to our requests for sunny weather and as a result it was just magnificent. Sushi and Sake whilst foot bathing is an experience of a lifetime! I am sure your travels to other parts of Japan will be just as great. I hope one day you will be able to verbalize a comparison between your experiences at the Nagasaki Peace Park to your upcoming Hiroshima visit. Something that a very small percentage of the worlds population that gets a chance to visit, analyze and educate. Please return to Japan again someday!
My husband and I travel often and nearly always hire a guide to explore. We can say from experience, Shannon is next level- one of the absolute best ever! We had specific requests and Shannon made every one of them happen, beyond our expectations. His knowledge of history and landscape of Japan brought new perspective to us both, and his scheduling was somehow meticulous, but patient and flexible while we explored. If you are lucky enough to fit into his schedule, don't hesitate to book!
Wow, I didn't know that I did that much! My objective on every tour I do is to exceed the expectations of my customers, obviously I was able to do it on this tour as well! I am so grateful for your lovely comments, I will try and be better on my next tour as well. Please come back to Japan and I hope our paths cross again some day.
My wife and I spent a fantastic day with Shannon on the Shimabara peninsular and in Nagasaki. Unfortunately, we had terrible weather that day, but when Shannon picked us up from the Cruise Terminal, he immediately organised the tour as far as possible to avoid the rain. The tour covered the Shimabara Castle, the Samurai houses and Koi ponds nearby, the hot springs near the top of the Unzen volcano and then on to lunch (sushi from a local supermarket) at an Onsen in Obama, with our feet slowly cooking in the hot water. Finally, back to Nagasaki for the Museum and Peace Statue before returning to our ship. We had a wonderful, highly entertaining and very informative day with Shannon, who is a great guy with a deep knowledge of both the area and Japanese culture. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and we recommend Shannon most highly.
Wow, I am so appreciative of this amazing review. Yes, the weather was not favorable but I am glad that we were still able to see many incredible places and avoid the inclement weather somewhat. Please come back to Japan again!!
This was one of my very favorite tours of our entire cruise. The Saraku Sand Baths and onsen were beyond amazing. Those of us on the tour were still talking about it weeks later. Lose your inhibitions, relax and enjoy. You will be so glad you did and will only be sorry if you didn’t. The cleansing and therapeutic benefits are amazing. I was so thoroughly enjoying the sand bath experience, I didn’t want to get out. The staff had to gently encourage me to leave as time was up. I could have stayed there all day. We really needed to hydrate afterward. Then we went to a local, traditional restaurant for lunch where we took off our shoes and sat on the floor to eat. The food was delicious and a true local experience. We were the only westerners in the facility which made it a truly authentic experience. This was followed by the infamous Ikeda Lake which is believed to have a Loch Ness monster living in its waters. The day was topped off with a visit to the Chiron Peace Museum dedicated to the WWII Kamikaze pilots. A very well done museum with interesting static displays both inside and outside. Don’t miss this tour!!!
Hello Mary, May I say that your group of 12 were extremely brave and adventurous to try the Volcanic Sand Bathing in Kagoshima but what an experience and I am sure your body felt like a million dollars afterwards. We did so much and had so much fun, lets do it again in the not too distant future!
Shannon gave the 8 of us an incredibly fun day visiting an overlook of the city, a shopping experience for lunch and eating at a local footbath outside. Then we toured the Atomic Bomb Museum and various monuments there including the Peace Park. A great experience we would all highly recommend.
Thankyou for this tremendous review. I am so pleased that the itinerary was really well received. I try to include different experiences that create unique experience. Shopping for your lunch at a local supermarket and then eating it whilst soaking your weary feet in the nearby mineral rich volcanic water foot bath, whilst Japanese sake is poured on demand, absolutely fits the bill. I hope you return to Japan again some day!
I’ve traveled the world and Shannon was one of the best guides, ever. Knowledgeable, informative, considerate, flexible—he made our day!
I love guiding world travelers and a group of close friends to boot. You make my job so easy, everyone is on the same page and you understand that not everything goes perfectly to plan especially on the weekends when restaurants seem to be packed to the rafters. An impromptu Sushi lunch at the famous Obama foot baths solved our lunch dilemma. Please come back to Japan again, ready and waiting for you!
We are a couple from Brazil. We had an amazing time in Nagasaki with Shannon. He took care of everything, including lunch! We had time in one day to explore the hot springs, the museum, the Catholic Church, the market. Besides, it was very interesting to learn about Japan culture from a perspective of a western immigrant. Highly recommend!
Thankyou Flavio. It was great to interact and show you the best of Nagasaki, its history and culture is incredible as well as its association with Christianity and its gruesome past. Hoping your return next time includes your 2 girls. Ready to tour with your family again!
This was an amazing private tour Clean comfortable car Shannon our guide was the best Speaks great English and his knowledge about Japan was amazing We learnt so much about Japan more from Shannon today then we have on our other ongoing bus tour around Japan Great sites great photo opportunities and Shannon was always there to ensure your day was enjoyable fun relaxing and educational Thanks Definitely book this tour when in Nagasaki
Hello Shane, I am completely satisfied after our tour. Everything went to plan and it was an amazing day in total. I think the highlight was interacting with Japanese Junior High school students while soaking feet in the volcanic foot baths, whilst drinking Japanese Plum wine? It doesn't get any better than that!
We hired Shannon for a Full Day Nagasaki and Shimabara Peninsula Tour for six participants. He picked us up and returned us to the cruise ship terminal. Shannon is Australian so spoke fluent English. His tour price was a bit higher than other tours, but it was well worth the difference. He took us to many sites on the pre-arranged agenda but also suggested other sites of interest. We also had the opportunity to enjoy hospitality from his Japanese wife at the natural hot spring foot bath. Shannon was both knowledgeable and personable. Shannon loves what he is doing as it is amazing that he does tours regularly but makes each tour unique and extra-special. Shannon was the best tour guide of our Asian cruise.
It is true, we did have a great day together! I am glad that you were able to see the value that I bring to each and ever tour that I do! A private experience like this lasts a lifetime, and its not just for a fleeting moment. Please keep in touch with any future travels back to Japan, it will be my pleasure to look after your needs again.
My family of 4 had the most wonderful time visiting Nagasaki with Shannon on a day excursion from a Cruise. From start to finish, it was so easy to organise. Initial contact and working out what to do for the day was easily done via email. Then on the day, Shannon met us as soon as we got off the ship (being an Aussie expat he was easy to spot in his Akubra hat) and drove us around Nagasaki and beyond, taking us to all the areas that both Shannon suggested before we got there, as well as a few detours along the way that we wanted on the day. Having lunch provided at the thermal springs whilst soaking our feet was so relaxing. He catered for our individual tastes, including 2 fussy kids. The tour was well planned out, with the final stop just near the cruise port, so we were dropped off with time to spare, but not to early. Finally Shannon went above and beyond on the day. The cruise had a slight change to its arrival and drop off point in Tokyo. I needed to advise the company I was using to pick us up from the port the change of details. Not speaking Japanese, I thought I would be in all sorts of trouble. Whilst not Shannons problem at all, he rang the company for me and provided them with all the changed details they needed. Outcome of that was my family had a seemless arrival in Tokyo, whilst others had all sorts of issues trying to contact their transports. Not only did Shannon make our day in Nagasaki, but made our entire trip so much more enjoyable and hassle free. If you are looking for a Nagasaki and beyond port day tour from a cruise, you cannot go past using Shannon. Don't just limit Shannon to cruises, I'm sure if you are visiting Nagasaki for 1 or more days, well worth using Shannon, you wont be disappointed.
Thankyou for such a comprehensive review. I am so appreciative and pleased that I was able to exceed your expectation on that wonderful day together in Nagasaki. I look forward to seeing you again in Japan one day and obviously the change and growth in your kids. Till then, keep traveling!
