Nagasaki Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.0
(25 reviews)
Nagasaki, Japan

2 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Nagasaki is a city shaped by exchange, faith, conflict, and rebuilding. Its streets reflect centuries of international influence alongside deeply rooted Japanese tradition. With City Unscripted, you explore these layers through local insight rather than a fixed itinerary.

After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire about your interests and travel style. Based on your responses, we match you with a like-minded host who contacts you directly to shape your route. Together, you agree on a meeting point and plan a flexible experience that reflects what you genuinely want to explore.

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

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Meeting point

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Nagasaki (Pass by)

    Explore Nagasaki with a local who understands how its history, culture, and daily life connect. This private experience is shaped around your interests, whether you want to focus on historic landmarks, neighborhood streets, spiritual sites, or everyday local life. Before your experience begins, you will receive a short online questionnaire so we can design the route around what matters most to you. Choose the duration that best fits your schedule, and your host will create a walk that balances well-known highlights with lesser-known corners. Here are some places that may be included in your experience:

    Admission ticket free
  • Nagasaki Peace Park (Pass by)

    Spend time at Nagasaki Peace Park and the surrounding memorial areas, where the city reflects on its past and its rebuilding. Your host shares local perspectives on resilience and how remembrance continues to shape the community today.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit the 17th-century Shōfuku-ji Temple, one of Nagasaki’s historic Chinese temples. Its architecture and detailing reflect the city’s long-standing ties to Chinese traders and the cultural exchange that shaped Nagasaki’s identity.

    Admission ticket free
  • Shinchi Chinatown (Pass by)

    Walk through the oldest Chinatown in Japan, where traditional shops and restaurants line the streets. Your host explains how Chinese influence shaped Nagasaki’s cuisine and daily life, which remain visible in the area’s atmosphere and flavors.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore these lively shopping streets, where independent stores, food stalls, and neighborhood businesses offer insight into everyday Nagasaki life. This is an opportunity to see how locals shop, eat, and gather beyond the main tourist routes.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Wander through Teramachi, also known as Temple Town, where quiet lanes are lined with historic temples and moss-covered gravestones. This peaceful district reveals another side of the city, shaped by faith, tradition, and centuries of change.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Excellent Quality
Top Product
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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