5/5 Stars – Shannon made us fall in love with Nagasaki
If you want to experience the absolute best of Japan, book a tour with Shannon. It was amazing from the beginning because instead of figuring out trains - he picked us up at the hotel and paid for the Nagasaki museum fee.
From start to finish, Shannon made our time in Nagasaki unforgettable. Nagasaki quickly became one of our favorite spots, largely thanks to the incredible, relaxed, laid-back vibes Shannon introduced us to. We spent the day soaking in the local atmosphere and eating some of the freshest, most unbelievable food we had on our entire trip. By the end of the day, we were genuinely looking up real estate and figuring out how we could move here permanently!
Shannon’s warmth, depth of local knowledge, and effortless enthusiasm made the entire day feel less like a rigid tour and more like exploring a amazing city with an insightful friend. We couldn't have asked for a better guide.
Thank you, Shannon, for showing us the heart, soul, and flavor of Nagasaki. We will definitely be back but we might move there!
事業者からの返答
Wow, what a review! I knew we had an amazing day together but I am surprised that Nagasaki and I had such an impact on you!
I think my best experience on the day was making you a convert to my favorite sushi. Horse Mackerel otherwise known as Aji in Japanese, as you know now, is an underrated sushi option that the Japanese absolutely love. Please spread this vital piece of information and please return to Japan and specifically the underrated region of Kyushu.
3
399pamo
June 15, 2026
An Amazing Day!
Shannon was easy to work with from our very first communication. He was flexible with an itinerary, allowing us to see landmarks not typically on his list, but also asking about our interests as he planned our day. Stopping for ceramics was never something we would have planned, but Shannon was patient as I shopped, leading me to a beautiful vase! Shannon's tour was more than just a drive to landmarks. It was full of history and culture, from stopping to chat with school children to tasting sake! It's clear Shannon has immense pride in his tour but also in Japan. If you are lucky enough to fit into Shannon's schedule, book immediately, it will be one of the highlights of your travels!
事業者からの返答
Thankyou so much for this incredible review!
Even though our tour was 13 hours long, time just flew by. Each attraction along the way just got better and better and it is so pleasing that you appreciate how much effort I put into every tour that I do.
Please come back to Japan again and I will take you to another spectacular region in
Kyushu.
M
Marg G
December 4, 2025
Great day tour and enjoyable company.
We had a fabulous day with Shannon exploring the various sites on our way to and in Nagasaki. Shannon provided so much interesting information on life in Japan and various history of the sites we visited. We would definitely recommend the day for anyone visiting Kyushu.
事業者からの返答
Hello Marg,
Thanks for this amazing review. We covered a lot of distance, ate local Nagasaki noodles, visited many incredible sights but most of all, bought some Sake at a regional brewery. Hope that bottle got saved for a special occasion? Please return again some day!
J
Jenni_J
November 17, 2025
Great day out
Great knowledgeable guide. Had a great day. Went to places you wouldn’t normally see. Loved the visit to the library
事業者からの返答
Hello Jenni,
I throughly enjoyed our day together and even though we made changes to the itinerary on the go, they all turned out perfectly. I thought the special attention by the Sake Brewery President on their new season release was absolutely amazing timing and not planned. I think James asked the Shinto gods to help out in this regard, don't you think? Please come back to Japan again!
S
stephendG7814EP
August 26, 2025
Good value.
Really enjoyed the full day. The information and history was brilliant. Great lunch too. Highly recommended to others.
事業者からの返答
Thanks for a fantastic review and your positivity on the day. Really enjoyed swapping Rugby stories amongst others. I am sure we will meet again sometime in Japan.
K
Karen_W
April 15, 2025
Excellent
Shannon was an excellent guide and showed us places we would not have found but for his experience. Highly recommended.
事業者からの返答
Thankyou for this positive review Karen. It was an amazing day and we accomplished a lot indeed. The highlight attraction was obviously the Yutoku Inari Shrine with its full bloom Cherry Trees in view for as far as ones eyes can see. Just incredible!! Please come back to this region of Japan again someday.
D
Darrel_P
April 9, 2025
Best Time Ever -
Was a great day filled.with amazing stops, great cuisine, and historical sites. Driver Shannon was very knowledgeable and personable- I highly recommemd!
事業者からの返答
We absolutely had an incredible adventure! I am so happy that the exquisite lunch and amazing Japanese Sake made up for a few pitfalls that were out of our control on the day! You and your wife were amazing!! From the bottom of my heart I wish you both a smooth and seamless trip during your adventures all over Japan.
B
Boliekm
January 28, 2025
An Unforgettable Great Experience - historical, relaxing and fun tour!
The tour with Shannon Lefebvre was a great experience. He took very good care to explain the history and culture of the areas. He did not rush through the tour and was open to added suggestions. The tour was a lot of fun and a relaxing time learning about the cultural significance of Nagasaki and its involvement in the landscape of WWII.
It was a positive experience learning about the people of this region and their role in Japanese society as a whole.
Shannon Lefebvre was very knowledgable and informative and was open to questions and discussions during the tour. The tour mixed history and fun experiences together.
He took us at the end of the tour for a great hot steam foot soak that was amazing and a nice end to the day of sightseeing.
A few days after the tour he sent to us a memory keepsake video from our tour together. It was a wonderful thoughtful and unique keepsake surprise.
We highly recommend this tour if you are interested in Nagasaki, its history, its food and its culture as it relates to the Japanese culture.
It's a very special day when Shannon Lefebvre is your guide on this tour both as a knowledgable professional, english speaking pleasant fun tour guide.
This was a memorable great experience.
事業者からの返答
All I can say is WOW! Thankyou for such amazing comments and I am so appreciative. Also, may I say that you taught me so much about certain specifics regarding pottery at the Shidayaki Ceramics location, that now I am able to explain in more detail about this interesting cultural aspect of Japan. All the best and please come back to Japan again!
A
ayesap2019
January 14, 2025
Fukuoka-Nagasaki with 3 Teenagers!
More than half a year after spending an ambitious Fukuoka-Nagasaki Day with Shannon, my children still randomly say "Remember Shannon? He was so so cool!"
That he was! Endlessly kind, entertaining, and efficient—Shannon took us to IYKYK spots that we would never have found on our own.
I'd recommend Shannon to anyone interested in history, architecture, crafts, photography, food, and sake!
We've kept in touch and would love to tour with him again when we return to Fukuoka!
事業者からの返答
I am so glad that your 3 wonderful kids still remember me. They were obviously well researched and knew so much about Japan even before me met. IYKYK (if you know you know) is my forte, I am never satisfied and always adding new attractions to my itineraries. Please come back to Japan again soon, I will be eagerly waiting!
A
Annabelle L
January 4, 2025
Wonderful family tour with a cool bilingual guide
We had a wonderful time touring Fukuoka region and Nagasaki with Shannon our Aussie guide who has lived in Japan for so long that he’s essentially Japanese in all but appearance! We felt very comfortable and safe with him. A very knowledgeable guide who customised our tour according to our requests and needs. Our two boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves too and we learnt loads about Japanese history and culture.
I absolutely recommend Shannon to all English-speaking visitors to the Kyushu region; rest assured that he is well-versed in Japanese customs and traditions, showing off Japan to its full potential. It is not easy to get a guide in Japan who is both fluent in English and Japanese.
Shannon, we are waiting for you to plan our Kyushu beef tasting tour! :) Thank you again for a lovely family holiday, including booking a yummy motsunabe restaurant for us!
事業者からの返答
Thankyou so much for this incredible review and yes your future Wagyu tasting tour of Kyushu is in the works as we speak.
I am glad that I was able to surpass your expectations and look forward to meeting your boys again and helping them with their Japanese speaking skills.
Till we meet again in 2025 or 26.
Fukuokaの類似ツアーを比較
最安値: Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island — $26
最高評価: Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island — 5.0 (163 件のレビュー)
最短: Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island — 3 時間