Overview
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Enjoy the charms and delights while taking in the history of Nagasaki city with your native English speaking and long term Nagasaki resident guide.
This semi-private tour offers a memorable experience for small / medium sized groups, visting Mt. Inasa, the Atomic Bomb Museum, the Epicenter, Peace Park, Dejima, Chinatown, Oura Cathedral, and Glover Garden, subject to weather and time. Sites like Nishizaka, Suwa Shrine, or Spectacles Bridge may be visited should weather or closures see the original tour sites unavailable.
Entrance to all sites, and public transportation costs are included. Food, beverages, or sudden return to tour start point transportation costs, are not included.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if a tour is showing as unavailable or the start times aren't convenient. We may be able to cater to your dates.
This tour requires a minimum of 4 to take place. We will notify you early if this is unlikely to be met to discuss options.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Nabekanmuriyama Park
Depending on conditions on the day, Mt Inasa may be changed for this alternative lookout point. With its view of the entry to Nagasaki harbor and the city below. The view from Nabekanmuriyama is sure to leave an impression.
Mt. Inasa
Mount Inasa is renowned for its stunning panoramic views of Nagasaki, especially at night when the city lights twinkle below, earning it a spot as one of Japan’s top three night views. Accessible by a scenic ropeway, the summit offers breathtaking vistas of the harbor, the surrounding mountains, and the iconic landmarks of Nagasaki. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, observation decks, and a café at the peak, perfect for taking in the beauty of the landscape. Whether you visit during the day for hiking or at night for the sparkling cityscape, Mount Inasa promises an unforgettable experience and a perfect backdrop for photography.
Options
Nagasaki Top Sites Tour
What‘s Included
Entrance fees for the places listed as covered.
Transportation is covered in this tour. It is a mix of public and private transport determined by the operator based on final participant numbers.
In-person Guide - English, French
A lunch break is usually scheduled into the tour, the time allotted depends on the amount of time a ship is docked in port. Lunch is not provided but information on dining options is.
Emergency return trips by taxi to the start point of the tour can be arranged but the fares are not covered in the tour price.
Bottled water
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent excursion
464cindyh,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pene and Esther were wonderful hosts and guides. We enjoyed the itinerary and the ease of getting around the city. The communication from Pene prior to the excursion was excellent and was very easy to understand and follow. We were met as indicated outside the cruise port and returned to the port with plenty of time to get through the screening process to get back on the ship. I highly recommend their tour when visiting Nagasaki.
First rate
richdO9356QC,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pene and his wife were exceptional, knowledgeable and gracious. I highly recommend them to anyone wishing those qualities in a tour guide. I couldn't have been more pleased. BTW this is the first review I felt inspired enough to leave a review.
A very informative day in Nagasaki
Chris H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour - very cohesive historical tour with Pene and his lovely wife Kyoko. He started from Nagasaki's fishing village days, the introduction of Christianity and western and Chinese trade by the Portuguese, the building of the island village for the Portuguese, the expelling of the Portuguese and Spaniards to curb the growth of Christianity and colonization, the welcoming of the Dutch, the isolationism from western world, the challenges from the US and the unequal treaties, the ties to Thomas Glover with the samurai, and the relationships leading to Pearl Harbor. The sites we visited were linked sequentially building the history all the way to the Peace Park. Pene was very gracious, informative, pleasant. He taught us etiquette in taxis and trams and gave us guidance on respecting the Japanese hosts. An excellent day - thanks Pene!
Phenomenal Tour!
kimtheel,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00By far our favorite tour on our 12-day cruise! Pene was friendly, knowledgeable, personable, and a great educator. He was also very good at communicating with us via text and phone before and during the tour. It was an excellent intro to the history and key sites of Nagasaki. The tour was well-paced and thoroughly organized. Pene’s spouse, Kyoko, accompanied the tour group and also helped keep us on track. Take this tour… you will love it!
Phenomenal Tour!
Kimberly T,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00By far our favorite tour on our 12-day cruise! Pene was friendly, knowledgeable, personable, and a great educator. He was also very good at communicating with us via text and phone before and during the tour. It was an excellent intro to the history and key sites of Nagasaki. The tour was well-paced and thoroughly organized. Pene’s spouse, Kyoko, accompanied the tour group and also helped keep us on track. Take this tour… you will love it!
exceptional tour
jann1225,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were so lucky to have found this tour led by Pene and Kyoko! Pene was an excellent tour guide whose knowledge of Japanese history was quite inpressive. Pene and Kyoko were also very responsive to our group of 11. We saw all the highlights of Nagasaki and learned a great deal about the history of Japan! i would highly recommend Pene - he was very articulate and interesting!
Incredible Nagasaki Highlights Tour
castriker888,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While I had been to Nagasaki on business over 20 years ago, my wife had never visited. So we were excited that our cruise ship was spending almost a whole day in port, giving us a chance to see some of the highlights of this important historical city. We typically enjoy private or small group tours much more than the big bus tours. The service is much more personalized, allowing for flexibility in itinerary and walking speed, and more time for questions. We found this to be true with this tour. There were 3-4 parties from our ship who signed up, totaling just 11 people. Native English-speaker (born and raised in New Zealand) Pene led the tour, assisted by his lovely wife Kyoko. Pene’s English was of course perfect, not something you can always count on when booking tours in Asia. But more importantly, he really made the history of Nagasaki and the various sites we visited come alive. He did this by giving the down-to-earth perspectives of different stakeholders over the centuries — be it the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese, Russians, Americans, or Japanese. As retirees, we travel and tour extensively and I can tell you this makes a huge difference in one’s understanding and enjoyment. Pene is one of the best at doing this that we’ve encountered. From a logistics perspective, the tour was very well organized. Pene’s pre-tour communication was excellent with information not only on meeting time and exact location as expected, but also on options for lunch and for returning to ship early if too tired. My wife walks more slowly than many and depending on the terrain, sometimes uses a walking stick. So Pene helped us understand what to expect beforehand and we decided not to bother with the walking aid. Throughout the tour, Kyoko made sure that we were not separated from the group or lost by walking behind us. Pre-lunch travel was via reserved taxis to take us to the viewpoint (we visited a great alternative to Mt. Inasa due to repairs/construction there), temple (where we learned the rituals of purifying our hands and of contributing coins provided by Pene for good luck), Dejima, Atomic Bomb Museum (a most sobering educational experience) and Peace Park. The group then opted to take the included public tram to lunch, followed by a short walk through Chinatown to the Church and Glover Garden. We saw a lot of Nagasaki in just one day. Pene gave each of us the option of breaking off from the group and returning to the ship early if too tired, but we all chose to stay till the end as we were learning so much. By then, we felt like Pene and Kyoko were knowledgeable family friends showing us the city where they have lived and raised a family for the past 20+ years.
Excellent tour and Tour guide Pene
timokarjalainen,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Pene was great. The whole trip was well planned and informative. We visited countless amazing places in Nagasaki. The tour was worth every penny. I highly recommend Pene’s Tours and i give it 5 stars. - Couple from Finland
Nagasaki best tour
william f,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and tour guides. Very informative and educational! Coveted all the major sights in Nagasaki. A definite 5 star tour!
Excellent tour guide
Nancy W,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best tour guide so far on our trip to Japan. He spoke English very well, and his background in education provided us with knowledgeable and expert information.
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