Nagasaki
Half a day in Nagasaki
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
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Half a day in Nagasaki
You’ll learn about Nagasaki’s painful past, but also celebrate its resilience and bright future.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- See an area of Nagasaki chosen by your knowledgeable host, but visit locations tailored to your interests
- Explore the city center’s top attractions, or head off the beaten track to hidden gems recommended by your host (or do a bit of both!)
- Visit some of the city’s famous shrines and temples, like 400-year-old Sōfuku-ji and the one-legged Sannō Shrine
- Explore Nagasaki Chinatown, Japan’s oldest Chinatown, and let your host suggest which tasty fusion foods to sample
- Have your local host share plenty of insider tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Nagasaki Station tourist information center - The host will be waiting in front of it.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Its name may be synonymous with the calamitous events of WWII, but Nagasaki is so much more than its past, with dazzling attractions beyond its monuments and memorials. The only person who understands the spirit of the city is someone who lives here – like your local host! Maybe you’ll visit a hilltop park like Kazagashira with stunning views of the port, or snap pictures of Meganebashi bridge – sorry, no prize for guessing what its reflection resembles! You could visit Suwa Shrine, a proud survivor of the atomic bomb, and 400-year-old Shōfuku-ji temple, then grab a bite of fusion food at Chinatown – but maybe a stroll through the Nagasaki Peace Park, where you can fully comprehend the city’s resilience, is on your bucket list.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Michael,
Jan 2025
We went on two different City Unscripted tours in Nagasaki. Both tours were terrific and the guides fantastic (Sho and Armand). Saw areas and ate in restaurants that we would never have found on our own. Well worth the cost!
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Karin,
Apr 2024
Armand ensured that our tour was engaging and fun for not only us but also our 9 year old grandson. We were treated to lots of quirky facts, and places we visited included temples, shrines and our favourite, Dejima. Our grandson especially liked hunting for Miffy hidden around this area. Armand kindly took photos of us so that we could always treasure our Nagasaki memories.
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Nancy,
Oct 2023
Senyo took great care of us from beginning to end.
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Patricia,
Mar 2023
We had an excellent half day tour of Nagasaki with Masaaki-san. He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. He met us at our cruise ship dock and accompanied us back at the end of the tour. Masaaki-san tailored the tour to our interests and went out of his way to make sure we had a fun and interesting experience. Thank you Masaaki-san and City Unscripted for a memorable day!
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Thierry,
Mar 2025
Miki showed us an amazing set of highlights in Nagasaki. Temples, historic districts, memorial sites and beautiful parks. We even caught the sun setting over the ocean, thanks to her perfect planning. Highly recommended!
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Jeffery,
Mar 2025
Mr. Shin took us to the good spots! Great food! Easy to talk to! Very warm and very accommodating. Couldn’t stop eating and drinking! So many places.
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