The Best Way to enjoy Nagasaki is a Short Trip with a Nagasaki local!
About Nagasaki Walks
Nagasaki Walks is a volunteer guide organization that provides hospitality and English guidance for tourists. The tour guides are Nagasaki locals who want to make Nagasaki more accessible to English speaking tourists. Not all of them are qualified tour guides, but they all are eager to make your trip to Nagasaki memorable, hassle free and informative. (We can accommodate groups of up to 10 people at a time.)
It is operated by the non-profit organization KEIRINKAI (Nagasaki University Alumni Association of the Faculty of Economics).
Nagasaki Walks Short Trip Menu
A. Standard Courses
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A-1. Atomic Bomb Course
At 11:02am on August 9th 1945, the atomic bomb exploded on Nagasaki. The city was destroyed in an instant, and 75,000 people perished. This tour will take you through the Atomic Bomb Museum, displaying photographs, relics and documents related to the bombing and advocating for nuclear abolition. The Peace Park has 16 peace monuments that were donated by cities around the world. Every year a memorial ceremony is held on August 9th.
Map Atomic Bomb Museum , Peace Park Web site https://nagasakipeace.jp/index_e.html
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A-2. Dejima Course
To prevent the spread of Christianity in Japan, a small manmade island was built to intern Portuguese missionaries. This island, Dejima, later housed Dutch traders during Japan’s period of isolation for 218 years. Dejima was Japan’s only window to the rest of the West, and it now exhibits an interesting time capsule of discovery and international relations in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Map Dejima Web site https://nagasakidejima.jp/en/
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A-3. Glover Garden Course (World Cultural Heritage Sites)
When Japan reopened in 1859, Scotsman, Thomas Glover entered the country starting an exciting period of foreign trade and rapid industrialization. Pioneers and entrepreneurs such as Ringer, Alt and Walker boosted Japan into the modern age. Buildings, artifacts and stories have been preserved in Glover Garden, with Glover House a UNESCO world heritage site. You can enjoy beautiful views of the harbor and learn about this exciting time in Japans history.
Map Glover Garden Web site http://www.glover-garden.jp/english
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A-4. Suwa Shrine Course
Suwa Shrine is one of the most prominent shrines in Nagasaki and is the origin site of the famous Nagasaki Kunchi Festival held every October. This shrine was destroyed by Jesuits, but was revived in 1625. You can discover many Shinto deities hidden around the shrine and get your fortune slip from the first place in Japan to offer it in English.
(Entrance to Suwa Shrine is free.)Map Suwa Shrine Web site https://www.osuwasan.jp/page0200.html
B. Other sights
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B-1. Mt. Inasa Course
At 333metres high the Mt Inasa observatory boasts a stunning 360degree view of Nagasaki’s harbor, city, mountains and islands. The night view was regarded as one of the best three night views in the world along with Monako and Hong kong in 2012. Day or night you can enjoy a birds eye view of this beautiful city.
Map Mt Inasa , Nagasaki Ropeway
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B-2. Down Town Course
We will take you to attractions that are walking distance in Nagasaki city centre, including the Spectacles Bridge, China town and shopping areas. You can enjoy the city without the worry of losing your way.
The city centre tour has no additional fees.
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B-3. Sotome Village Course
The settlement of Sotome is one of Nagasaki and Amakusa's Hidden Christian Heritage sites.
From Central Nagasaki, Sotome is about one hour away by car.
The settlement of Sotome was depicted in the Hollywood movie 'Silence' and showed the persecution of Christians here.During the Meiji period, Father de Rotz built the Shitsu Church and Ōno Church.
Beautiful sea views can be seen from here.Map Shitsu Church , Ono Church
Nagasaki Walks Pricing
The pricing for Nagasaki Walks is detailed in the table below. We handle the payments when you first meet with the guide at the arranged meeting spot. Please prepare your payment in Japanese Yen.
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2 hours 4,000 yen /person +1 hour extension 2,000 yen /person |
Please note that these costs do not include transportation fees, food and drink, or entrance fees for any facilities. Please pay for these separately.
Meeting Place
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(1) JR Nagasaki Station
Recommended if you are coming here by train, plane, or bus. Meet in front of the Tourist Information Office.
* See attached map.
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(2) Matsugae International Cruise Terminal
Recommended if you are coming here on a cruise.
Meet outside building 2 in front of the statue of three people.
* See attached map.
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(3) At your Hotel
Only for hotels in the city center.
See the map to find out if your hotel is applicable.
*Custom Tour Plan customers only.
Entrance fee
| Facility entrance fee | 1. Atomic bomb and Peace Park Tour | Atomic bomb museum entrance fee: 200 yen | |
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| 2. Dejima Tour | Dejima entrance fee: 520 yen | ||
| 3. Glover Garden Tour | Glover Garden entrance fee: 620 yen | ||
| 4. Suwa Shrine Tour | no admission fee | ||
| 5. Custom Tour | Mt Inasa observatory lookout point. | Round trip rope-way ticket 1,250 yen | |
| City centre walking tour | no fees | ||
| Transportation and Cruise Expenses | Tram | 140 yen for one journey (x2 for round trip) |
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| Mt Inasa ropeway | 1,250 yen (round trip) / 730 yen (one way) | |
| Historical Ship Kankomaru Bay Cruise (1 hour) | 2,000 yen | |
| Battleship Island Cruise (2.5 hours) | 4,510 yen |