Nagasaki Private Tour: Customizable Half-Day with Local Guide

Build your own Nagasaki itinerary at your own pace

A customizable half-day private tour of Nagasaki with a local English-speaking guide, private car and entrance fees included. You choose which sites to visit (the Peace Statue, Suwa Shrine, the atomic bomb memorial sites, Mount Inasa's observation deck), and your guide adjusts the route to fit your interests. Hotel pickup is included. Your guide photographs the day and sends the images after the tour ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nagasaki's historical sites

• Visit Urakami Cathedral site
• See Suwa Shrine
• View the Peace Statue
• Visit atomic bomb explosion monolith
• Enjoy Mount Inasa Observation Deck

The experience

Nagasaki was selected by The New York Times as one of the cities to visit in 2026, and this tour lets you explore it on your own terms. You start with hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then work with your guide to shape the itinerary around what matters to you. Whether you want to spend time at the Peace Statue and memorial sites tied to the August 9, 1945 atomic bombing, or focus on older landmarks like the 400-year-old Suwa Shrine that survived the blast, the route is yours to set. The guide provides insider knowledge about Nagasaki's heritage and natural beauty as you move through the city.

The tour runs between two and four hours depending on which sites you choose and how long you linger at each one. You'll have entrance fees covered, Wi-Fi in the vehicle, and a guide who is also a photographer: snapshots from the day are sent to you after the tour ends. Mount Inasa's observation deck offers a panoramic view of the city if you want to include it. The memorial monolith marks the exact point below the center of the bomb explosion, about 500 meters above where the blast occurred at 11:02 am on August 9, 1945.

What’s included

• Private car transportation.
• hotel pickup.
• entrance fees to sites you choose.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• in-vehicle Wi-Fi.
• local English-speaking guide.
• and photographs from the tour sent to you afterward.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 85 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by NAGASAKI Trek

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or navigate Nagasaki's transport on your own, and the private vehicle lets you move between sites without waiting for schedules. The customizable itinerary works for solo travelers, couples and small groups who want to explore at their own pace rather than follow a fixed group route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (1 to 9 years).

What sites can I choose to visit on this tour?

The Peace Statue, completed in 1955 with donations from Japan and abroad to pray for world peace; Suwa Shrine, a 400-year-old landmark that survived the atomic blast; the memorial monolith marking the exact point below the bomb's center; and Mount Inasa's observation deck, which commands a panoramic view of Nagasaki. Your guide will help you decide which ones fit the time you have.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in the tour price. Your guide will arrange the time with you based on your schedule and which sites you want to visit.

Will I get photos from the tour?

Your guide is a photographer and will take snapshots throughout the day. The images are sent to you after the tour ends.

How long does a half-day tour typically take?

A half-day tour runs between two and four hours depending on which sites you choose and how much time you spend at each one. You set the pace.