We enjoyed meeting this young woman. She planned a tour based on our interests and where we had already eaten. She took us to 2 gardens that we had not seen. She explained about what we were eating and how to eat it. We could understand her English. We would recommend Miki as a guide.

To really enjoy the local dishes you need to do so with someone who not only speaks the language but knows where the best spots are located. Armand was very accommodating to ensure we were within our comfort zone with adventurous dishes and completely unknown types of fish and condiments. We could never have done the Nagasaki food scene by ourselves and as an added bonus Armand give us a great history lesson and tour of the interesting historical part of the city. Well worth the time and money :)

Really enjoyed the picnic that Armand put together. He meet us at the pier and we spent the afternoon picking up all sorts of food. We headed to a park on top of a hill and had a picnic. Armand was personable and knowledgeable and we had a great time. Highly recommended this tour.

Our guide Armand met us at our hotel and we began walking into the older historical parts of Nagasaki. Armand shared pictures, explanations and insights into the importance of Nagasaki as a trading hub and to the opening of Japan to the west. Because of its deep harbor and strategic location is was sought by the early navigators - Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish- all of whom had an influence on the food culture. The Portuguese left their tempura and sweets as lasting traditions but it’s the fish here that rules the menus as it should. Miso soup with clams - delicious and sea bream with rice, sesame and tea will remain a lasting memory, not to mention the Chinese dumpling we snacked on along the way. Just go - you won’t be disappointed and Armand gave us varied options for the tastings.

As one of our group has some mobility issues, we needed to be mindful of managing stairs and long distances of walking. Miki was able to do that flawlessly while also taking us to some hidden gems that were off the beaten path and more for locals. She was incredibly knowledgeable and able to provide us with a memorable tour. She was even able to extend the tour so we got to see everything we wanted while taking it slowly. By the end, she felt like family. I would absolutely recommend Miki to anyone coming to Nagasaki for a tour as she made our experience extremely memorable.

We had a great tour with Miki who was able to accommodate meeting us at the cruise terminal. Miki reached out in advance to make sure we knew where to meet and communication was seamless. We were able to try a few different local foods followed by a sushi lunch and dessert spot. We were also able to pass by a few sightseeing spots, which we visited once the tour was over.