Private Tour
Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking & public transport tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nagasaki Peace Park
The Nagasaki Peace Park (平和公園, Heiwa Kōen) is a tranquil space that commemorates the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, which destroyed a significant portion of the city and killed tens of thousands of inhabitants. The complex is comprised of two parks and a memorial museum. In the center of the complex is the Hypocenter Park with a simple, black monolith that marks the explosion's epicenter. Not far from it stands a damaged pillar of the former Urakami Cathedral which was destroyed in the blast. Furthermore, there is an area that allows visitors to take a look at a layer of soil below the park's surface where broken roof tiles, bricks and pieces of glass remain from the explosion.
Inasayama Observation Deck
Mount Inasa (稲佐山, Inasayama) is a 333 meter high mountain close to Nagasaki's city center. The summit can be reached by ropeway, bus or car and offers great views over the city. In fact, the night views from Mount Inasa are ranked among Japan's three best night views besides the views from Mount Hakodate and Mount Rokko. Several television and radio antennas and an observation deck with restaurant are located at the summit.
What‘s Included
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nagasaki
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
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Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mother
Julie R,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour guide spoke very broken English, hard to understand her. Although she was very sweet, she also needed to speak up as it was hard to hear her. Her visual aids were very worn and torn and looked very unprofessional.
Nagasaki with a local!
Susan S,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hiromi was a wonderful guide. She knew an amazing amount about Nagasaki, its history and traditions, as she had grown up there.
Hiromi was a wonderful...
Annette M,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hiromi was a wonderful guide. Fun and very genuine. She gave us insights on the Japanese culture and arranged the schedule to fit our needs. She was sensitive to our time and made sure we stayed on schedule. Her depth of knowledge on each chosen stop was quite awe inspiring. And for those travelers who are more particular on language issues, Hiromi's English was quite good. In all we had a wonderful few hours with her and we recommend her highly. Thank you for a great time Hiromi!
Nagasaki tour
susan s,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiromi was a wonderful guide. It was special to have someone who had actually grown up there. She knew so much history and culture of the area.
Delightful, Insightful, informative
dianeoJ9834MR,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susumu Saito, “Shin,”the professionalism with in which you operated was second to know. But what was beyond the call of duty was your thoughtfulness and generosity in your time and the wonderful gift you gave Mie’ for her 80th birthday. We were extremely pleased with your services and highly would recommend you to anyone. You had the perfect skills to manage our walk in the city and educate us on the wonderful history of your city. I would highly recommend anyone to use you as a guide.
Walking with Hiro
Ian M,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide, Hiro, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We had a very insightful tour, travelled on the tram to the Peace Park, Ground Zero and walking through Glover Park. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Nagasaki with a Local.
Thomas S,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice way to get personalized touring in a short amount of time. Our guide, Koko, arranged with us what we wanted to see and then met us right at the terminal. We enjoyed her hearing about her experiences in her hometown of Nagasaki, as well as stories about her grandparents lives there.
Yoshi was a fantastic...
Cory S,,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi was a fantastic guide! She communicated with us before our trip to inquire what we wanted to see during our tour. Although it rained, we were able to visit some of the main attractions that Nagasaki is known for. I would definitely recommend Yoshi to anyone traveling to Nagasaki.
More than just visiting the sights
Carolyn H,,May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited two sights in the city based on the recommendation our our guide Yoko. We learned much about the history as well as culture and experiences in modern day Japan. Well worth it.
An Outstanding Guide and Experience
853martic,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Yoshi was simply delightful! Her knowledge and love of Nagasaki was evident as we walked around. Yoshi has an excellent command of language and history, enhancing the experience!—and fun to be with! We highly recommend and endorse Yoshi as your tour guide.
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