Hi, I’m Shin
Hi, I’m Shin
I’ve lived in Nagasaki for 4 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am Freelance Physical Personal Trainer
Hi, I'm Susumu, your friendly local host in Nagasaki! I absolutely love this city, especially the stunning ocean views from various spots, some of which are still off the beaten path for tourists. The rich culture shaped by Nagasaki's unique history fascinates me, and I'm always excited to share it with visitors. One of my favorite things to do is explore the city's historical sites, including those I'm still discovering myself. I also enjoy spending time in Peace Park and Glover Garden, two neighborhoods I know very well. The local food scene here is incredible, especially the fresh fish prepared in all sorts of delicious ways. As a Nagasaki expert, I can guide you to the best places for breathtaking views and introduce you to some fantastic local restaurants and pubs. Whether you're looking to enjoy a quiet moment by the ocean or dive into the city's vibrant culinary scene, I'm here to make your experience unforgettable. I can't wait to show you around and share the beauty and history of Nagasaki with you!
My knowledge & interests
Food
Drinks
Music
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Hikes
Political history
Social history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Gin
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Local speciality drinks
Traditional drinks
Japanese sake
Traditional art
Landscape photography
Nature photography
Pop music
Rock music
Hip-hop
R&B
Soul music
Reggae
Metal music
My reviews
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Shin was a terrific guide. He contacted me early to ask what we were interested in and he tailored our tour to fit our interests. We toured the Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum. He made sure we tasted the delicious local ice cream cones that are shaped into roses! Then we made our way to a local curry house that we would never have found on our own. We also got to see the Nagasaki Bay from two vantage points. Once he saw how many times we mentioned the cats we saw, he took us to a cat temple/shop and we were able to buy original omiyage for our friends there! I would highly recommend Shin. We then went up up up to a temple that had a mochi/manju shop run by an older lady. I was sad to hear that she would be closing her business because no one would take over from her. She made the machi the old way, with mochiko made into mochi then putting the bean paste and rolling it into a bun. It was delicious! Shin disappeared and we worried that we lost him, but he had heard one of us mention hot coffee to go with out mochi and he ran off to buy us some! So very thoughtful! Then I remembered that my MIL wanted this special chocolate and he found it for us at a pop up store. He went above and beyond the scope of a regular guide. I'd give him 25 million stars if I could! I was worried that we were going over our trip time and i knew he had another commitment so I told him we could find the train station but he insisted on taking us back there. Shin, thank you for a great walking tour and for taking such good care of us. The tram rides were fun and the all the stairs and walking meant I could eat a very good dinner! Lori Tanaka
read full reviewNovember 2024
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We had a very good and informative tour round Nagasaki a fantastic day great guide Shin. If I have to do more than 80 words I will charge you
read full reviewSeptember 2024
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Shin picked us up just outside the Cruise Terminal. He took us on a walkabout in Nagasaki city. We get to taste the Chinese food (different kinds of noodles and black pork dishes). We also got to try Japanese Manju, fresh sashimi, and local beer. At the end of the tour, we asked him to drop us off at a shopping mall and he did so with the instructions of how to get back to the Cruise Terminal. Thanks, Shin for giving us such a memorable tour of Nagasaki.
read full reviewSeptember 2024