NAGASAKI WALKS / The Best Way to enjoy Nagasaki is a Short Trip with a Nagasaki local!

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.

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.

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.

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.)

A-5. Down Town Course

We will take you to attractions that are walking distance in Nagasaki city center, including the Spectacles Bridge, China town and shopping areas. You can enjoy the city without the worry of losing your way.
The city center tour has no additional fees.

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.

B-2. Nagasaki Stadium City and Inasa Town Course

A large-scale complex by the Japanet group featuring a soccer stadium, an arena, a hotel, commercial facilities, and offices. In addition to watching soccer and basketball games, visitors can enjoy a variety of new experiences such as eating, playing, learning, working, and staying. It is a new landmark in Nagasaki.

Inasa Town is located across the Urakami River from Nagasaki Stadium City, elongated sloping land with a spectacular view overlooking Nagasaki Port if you climb up the hill. Visitors can enjoy touring historical spots such as Nagasaki's oldest international cemetery (Chinese, Russian, Dutch, etc.) and temples, as well as cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring.

B-3. Sotome Village Course(World Cultural Heritage Sites)

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.