Things to Do in Nagasaki

Explore Nagasaki with a friendly local guide who is eager to share all the tips and insider information that will help you make the most of your visit. Get familiar with neighborhoods, learn how to navigate your way around and lots more.

You’ll go on a tantalizing tour of central Nagasaki’s Chinese-influenced cuisine. Sample street food in the crisscrossing lanes of Chinatown, like Champon (noodles in a pork broth topped with seafood) or steamed buns filled with tender pork belly. The Maruyama entertainment district is chock-full of famous foodie spots, while the Hamanomachi Arcade has a couple of local haunts of its own. Shop for traditional sweets at the 200-year-old Iwanaga Baijuken sweet shop, and grab a bag of Yori Yori sweets (deep-fried, twisted cookies) for later. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Join us on this sightseeing tour of Nagasaki, the ideal way to explore and learn about the city that played such a crucial role during World War II.

See the highlights of Nagasaki with a private guide on a 4 or 6-hour tour. Benefit from the full freedom and flexibility of customizing your own itinerary.

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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Discover the charm of Europe in Japan at Huis Ten Bosch. Stroll through Dutch-inspired streets, enjoy thrilling attractions, and immerse in vibrant seasonal events.

This is a walking tour using public transportation. This tour offers insights into Nagasaki's unique history and culture, highlighting its past as a center of trade during Japan's period of national isolation and its experience as a victim of World War II's atomic bombings. As the only country to have endured nuclear attacks, Japan's history is profoundly impacted by these events. Guided by a nationally licensed expert, this tour provides valuable insider knowledge and historical context. Stroll through a city where European and Japanese cultures blend, and reflect on historical scenes from that era. The itinerary includes a visit to a site related to wartime history. If you will feel sick from the shocking images, it is possible to change the A-bomb museum to another itinerary.

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Discover Nagasaki with a private guide on a walking tour. Get insider tips on the best places to eat, shop, and explore, and learn about local events, politics, and cultural nuances.

Tours are our forte. My philosophy is to provide customized flexible tours around Nagasaki for smaller groups unlike the big tour operators, who are only concerned amount how many people they can get and not the quality or content of their tours. Packaged tours offer no flexibility and a regimented get off get on time requirement and there is nothing more frustrating than waiting for a fellow passenger to come back to the bus on the time allocated. We allow our clients to stay as short or a long as they like at a particular venue in order to maximize their enjoyment. It is this type of tour that will leave you feeling fully satisfied at days end. The Shimabara Peninsula has so much to offer is regards to nature, history and culture. It will be impossible to get to every attraction but you will absolutely see the best sites on offer.

Dive into the world of Japanese tea. Uncover Nagasaki's hidden tea region and its secrets. Visit the enchanting tea fields of Sonogi, a tea factory and taste lots of Nagasaki teas!

Nagasaki is so much more than its monuments and memorials, and, with your local host leading the way, you’ll see 10 of its most phenomenal attractions. Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, and see famous temples and shrines, like Fukusai-ji temple, the one-legged Sanno shrine, and Suwa shrine. Snap pictures of Meganebashi (spectacles) bridge and experience the city’s internationalized history will be tangible at stone-paved Dutch Slope (home to Western traders in the 1800s) and the old Dutch district, Dejima. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Experience the charm of Nagasaki City during your journey on the Local Transportation. Once in Nagasaki, we'll take you to the top sightseeing spots.

Experience the charm, the history, the beauty of this port city. Your local Native English speaking guide will take you on a tour that will leave its mark on you. Subject to time availability and weather, the following places will be visited. Mt Inasa, the Atomic Bomb Museum, the Atomic Bomb Epicenter, Peace Park, Dejima, Chinatown, Oura Cathedral, and Glover Garden. Some of these places may be substituted on the day for other tourist sites should weather factors see us unable to visit some of them. These may include Nishizaka, Suwa Shrine, and Spectacles Bridge (Meganebashi). This tour includes entry to the sites mentioned above, public transportation (or private should tour numbers suffice), and a bottle of water. It does not include food or gratuities. Should you have challenges walking up or down stairs or slopes, please message for advice.. If numbers are large enough for this to be a private tour, the itinerary is flexible. This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants in total.

Explore Nagasaki's heritage with stops at Oura Cathedral, Dutch Slope, Shinchi Chinatown, Megane Bridge, and Fukusaiji, showcasing its rich history and culture.

Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Tokyo downtown hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Discover Nagasaki's romantic side with visits to Dejimamachi, Seaside Park, Ōura Cathedral, and Glover Garden, blending history with scenic coastal views.

Take a walk through Nagasaki’s Peace Park, and take in the solemn beauty meant to remind us of the value of peace. The park is beautifully manicured, and lined with sculptures donated by many countries, all hoping for lasting peace. Afterwards, make your way through the Hypocenter Park, where you can visualize what the moment of the 1945 atomic bombing was like. Finally, check out the Atomic Bomb museum, and learn about the history, and future of this devestating weapon

Take away the stress from travel and enjoy the comfort and reliability of a private transfer between Nagasaki Aiport and your accommodation in Sasebo.

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 4-5 attractions in Nagasaki at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-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.

Visit Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture that looks like Amsterdam. Enjoy a day trip from Fukuoka and see the park's canals, windmills, and full-size copies of Dutch houses.

Move from the city’s internationally-influenced neighborhoods in the south to its traditional Japanese districts further north and see how cultures in Nagasaki conflate rather than clash. Follow your host past stone-paved Dutch Slope, seek out Daion Ji temple’s statue of a Buddha and child, and explore the old Chinese residential district. Visit landmarks with secrets of their own, like Daitoku-ji temple’s great camphor tree (with a temple tucked away between the branches) and listen to legends of samurai warriors at the Teramachi cemetery. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Nagasaki.

Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Sasebo City with a private 8-hour tour. Select 4-5 attractions that pique your interest, and let a knowledgeable local guide lead you through a personalized journey. From historical landmarks to contemporary hotspots, explore the best of Sasebo at your own pace.

Take away the stress from travel and enjoy the comfort and reliability of a private transfer between Nagasaki Airport and your accommodation in Nagasaki city center.

With the help of your host, you'll experience the unique way of steaming food while learning about local life in Japan. As part of this this class, you will visit a local market, choose local ingredients and use onsen steam pods to make dishes. Vegetarians and Vegans are welcome. Please let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. After the class, you can take a hot spring bath in a ryokan where this class is held at if you want!

Nagasaki is an old trading port town with a world cultural heritage, two hours one way from Fukuoka. Trade with the Netherlands began in the 1600s.

Explore Nagasaki with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nagasaki and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Your guide will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Nagasaki and take you to visit Nagasaki's famous sites. Along with atomic bombing of Nagasaki during WWII, this city's history features many prominent events. You can learn about this and other interesting aspects during this Half-day walking tour accompanied by your private guide. Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You must choose at maximum 3 sites to visit and inform your guide of your choices. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

9-hour chartered day trip to Nagasaki

Learn about the history of Nagasaki on this guided private tour with a government-licensed and English-speaking guide. Rest assured knowing that you will not have to worry about transportation during this tour as you will have a private vehicle. Nagasaki is home to many historic events that shaped Japan. With beautiful sights to see, this city will enchant you with its unique culture.

Explore nature spots in Kyushu – Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki .Visit places like Mifuneyama Rakuen, saga castle, Hanamachi Arcade, China Town, Suwa Shrine and Strike A Pose At The Spectacles Bridge.

The only way to comprehend Nagasaki’s resilience is to see it through the eyes of someone who lives here – like a local host! See temples and shrines, like popular Suwa shrine and 400-year-old Shōfuku-ji temple, and get a taste local life on the shopping streets of Siebold-dori and Naka-dori (and try some fusion food at Chinatown). Explore the labyrinth of moss-covered gravestones at the Teramachi cemetery, and take a moment to appreciate the city’s strength at Nagasaki Peace Park, hypocenter, and memorial hall. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Explore Japan on a 14-day private tour with accommodation and meals included. Visit Tokyo, Hokkaido, Yamanashi, Nagano, Okinawa, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

Dream Tours Japan was born out of the idea of giving people the feeling of being connected with the destination in every facet of the tour. Whether it be from the on board commentary, insights into daily Japanese life, historical and important information of each attraction, cultural experiences, Japanese food and Sake tastings as well as personal opinions and facts about what it is truly life to live as an expat in this weird and wonderful country we call Japan. It is my belief that only a private tour consisting of a small numbers of members can create this important connection that will stay with us for the rest of our lives! On this tour we are able to visit 8 to 10 unique sites and spend as much time as required to throughly enjoy the experience. You will see so much more than an organized large group shore excursion, leaving one extremely satisfied at days end. This tour has been specifically set up for Shore Excursions and can be customized for earlier pick ups and drop offs.

Explore Japan on a 10-day private tour with accommodations and meals. Visit Tokyo, Yamanashi, Nagano, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and more.

Explore Nagasaki with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nagasaki and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Nagasaki and take you to visit Nagasaki's famous sites. Along with atomic bombing of Nagasaki during WWII, this city's history features many prominent events. You can learn about this and other interesting aspects during this full-day walking tour accompanied by your private guide. Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You can choose up to 4 sites to visit. You must inform your guide of the sites you wish to visit. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This is a 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide around specialized around Nagasaki’s Temple street, Nakadori shopping area and Eyeglass bridge. Nagasaki City is located in the northwest coast of Kyushu and has a unique natural landscape with many harbors and hills surrounding it. Nagasaki is a port city in the west of Japan which flourished through economical trades with China and Europe since ancient times. It is also known as an atomic bomb city where the Allied Army dropped an atomic bomb in August 1945. The city continues to share and strive for the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons and permanent peace to the world after the Second World War.

◆An English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit some famous tourist spots in Nagasaki! ◆ Conveniently meets at Nagasaki Station for easy sightseeing. ◆ Nagasaki tram one-day pass is included! All tram lines are available. ◆ Half-day itinerary leaves you with plenty of time to explore on your own. ◆ In a 4-hour tour, you will visit Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and Megane Bridge.

With your host playing the role of GPS and guidebook, you’ll get to grips with an area of central Nagasaki. Jostle your way through the crisscrossing lanes of the oldest Chinatown in Japan, and learn to appreciate Nagasaki’s rich port history in Higashiyamato and Dejima. See the 400-year old Meganebashi (spectacles) Bridge, Fukusai-ji temple, rebuilt after WWII as a mausoleum for fallen Japanese soldiers, and the European-style Oura Cathedral and Dutch Slope – a stone-paved street with the former Western-style residences of foreign traders. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Step into the past and discover the diverse cultural tapestry of Nagasaki on the “Nagasaki Heritage Trail” Begin your journey at the Oura Cathedral, a testament to Nagasaki’s historical openness to foreign influences. As you wander the Dutch Slope, imagine the bustling days of international trade that shaped this unique cityscape. Dive into the vibrant life of Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, where every corner brims with delicious aromas and colorful sights. Don’t miss seeing Megane Bridge, a beloved landmark offering one of the city’s most enchanting views. Conclude your tour at Fukusaiji, reflecting on the resilience and peace that define modern Nagasaki. This walking tour is a captivating blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty, perfect for travelers eager to understand Nagasaki’s rich and multifaceted heritage. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

In this tour, you will have a chance to visit Gunkanjima island, the battleship island by cruising from Nagasaki city. Gunkan-Jima: A World Heritage Site that Supported Japan's Modernization In Nagasaki Prefecture, eight industrial heritage sites, including Battleship Island (Hashima Island Coal Mine), are registered as components of the World Heritage Site "Industrial Revolutionary Heritage of Meiji Japan: Iron and Steel Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industry. Nagasaki, which was a pioneer of Japan's modernization, is dotted with other modernization heritage sites, and there are a variety of heritage tours and guided tours available.

Gunkanjima was used to mine coal during Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution. This digital museum recreates the island during its mining days using digital technology.

The Japanese city of Nagasaki stands as a permanent reminder of the horrors of nuclear bombs and their destructive power. This tour is a powerful journey, a once in a lifetime experience of a dark period of world history that hopefully will never be repeated. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. On this tour you will see the serenity of Glover Gardens and learn of Nagasaki’s tragic history. This tour will allow you to appreciate the resilience and tenacity of the Nagasaki people and show the beauty of resilience in the face of struggle. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

The field for the experience is a terraced rice field. The bay overlooking Kujuku Islands spreads out before your eyes, creating a special space where you can feel all the mountains, sea and satoyama of Japan. Local rice farmers will guide you on a walk through terraced rice fields, where the original landscape of the Japanese countryside has been preserved. In addition to the methods and history of Japanese rice cultivation, the tour also includes the history and lifestyle customs of the area.

An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local traditions. First, you will go fishing with a local dad at one of Ojika's fishing spots and then help his wife in the kitchen at their cozy home. The best part is that you get to share a dinner with your hosts, full of local delicacies, stories, and laughter. The evening spent with a local family will leave you with a full belly and a warm heart. This experience can be enjoyed greatly by any kind of traveler: solo, friends, couples, and families.

Embark on a journey through the enchanting “Romantic Nagasaki: Historical Charms and Seaside Views” tour. Begin in the historically rich Dejimamachi, where East meets West, offering a glimpse into Nagasaki’s unique past. Continue to the tranquil Nagasaki Seaside Park, a perfect spot for a romantic stroll along the water’s edge. Visit the majestic Ōura Cathedral to marvel at its Gothic architecture and learn about its historical significance as a symbol of international exchange. Conclude your tour at Glover Garden, where you can walk hand-in-hand through beautifully preserved Western-style houses and gardens, enjoying panoramic views of the bustling harbor below. This tour is designed for couples seeking a blend of romance, history, and scenic beauty in one of Japan’s most culturally rich cities. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local traditions. Visit one of the local family's homes to join them for a cozy dinner night. During this experience, you will have a glimpse into the life of a family living on an island in Japan. You will learn about local customs and traditions, as well as how to make some local dishes that you will later have for dinner. The best part is that you get to share a dinner with your hosts, full of local delicacies, stories, and laughter. The evening spent with a local family will leave you with a full belly and a warm heart. This experience can be enjoyed greatly by any kind of traveler: solo, friends, couples, and families.

Experience making a handmade ring by hammering the texture using the Japanese traditional style called "Tankin." You will choose your favorite material, thickness, and texture, and then use special hammers and tools to customize your own ring. The entire process takes around 1 hour. Staff will carefully explain the steps and help you take remembrance photos. This workshop is highly recommended for a high-quality gift or souvenir. Embrace your creativity and enjoy our unique experience in Japan.