Nagasaki Private Tour: Peace Park, Museum & Glover Garden

Walk through Nagasaki's story of survival, from the Peace Statue to 800-year-old trees that sprouted new leaves after the bomb.

A 6-hour private tour of Nagasaki led by an English-speaking local guide, visiting Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum, Sannō Shrine's atomic bomb–surviving camphor trees, and World Heritage Glover Garden. The tour includes private vehicle pickup, entry to the museum and garden, and a coffee or milkshake break at Coffee Fujio, a retro café preserved from the 1940s. Walking and stair climbing are required at some stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nagasaki's heritage and culture

• Visit Nagasaki Peace Park
• Tour Atomic Bomb Museum
• See Sannō Shrine and Kusunoki Tree
• View Single-Pillar Torii
• Walk across Meganebashi Bridge
• Relax at Coffee Fujio café
• Shop at Fukusaya Main Store
• Explore Glover Garden

The experience

The tour opens at the Peace Park, where the Peace Statue's raised hand warns against nuclear weapons while its lowered hand signals a prayer for peace. From there, you move into the Atomic Bomb Museum, a solemn record of the 1945 bombing and its aftermath. The museum conveys a global appeal for a nuclear-free world through artifacts and testimony. A private vehicle carries you between stops, and your guide contextualizes each site as you travel.

Two stops stand out for their physical presence. At Sannō Shrine, you encounter 800-year-old camphor trees that miraculously sprouted new leaves after the atomic blast: living symbols of hope and rebirth. Nearby, a single-pillar torii gate, supported by one remaining stone pillar after the blast, testifies to Nagasaki's resilience. You also cross Meganebashi, Japan's oldest stone bridge and one of the city's most photographed landmarks. The route includes sections that require walking and climbing stairs. The guide leads you through these on foot.

A break at Coffee Fujio gives you time to sit in an authentic 1940s atmosphere and enjoy a coffee or milkshake (included). Fukusaya, a 400-year-old castella cake shop in a historic wooden building, offers a chance to see how master artisans still handcraft the local specialty. The tour concludes at Glover Garden, a World Heritage site of Western-style residences with panoramic harbor views that frame Nagasaki's modern history. The full itinerary spans 6 hours and does not include a meal, though the coffee break and cake shop visit provide local food experiences.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• private vehicle for the 6-hour tour.
• entry to the Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden.
• coffee or milkshake at Coffee Fujio.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6): free

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.You can choose from 44 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

Is this one for you?Six hours leaves room for a meal elsewhere in your day, but not for other major attractions. Book this if you want to focus deeply on Nagasaki's peace heritage and World Heritage sites without rushing between multiple neighborhoods.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Peace Statue at Nagasaki Peace Park, and what does it symbolize?

The Peace Statue is an iconic symbol where the raised hand warns against the threat of nuclear weapons, while the lowered hand represents a prayer for peace and harmony. It stands at the heart of the Peace Park as a focal point of the tour.

Can I see the atomic bomb–surviving trees at Sannō Shrine on this tour?

Yes. The 800-year-old camphor trees at Sannō Shrine miraculously sprouted new leaves after the atomic bombing and stand today as living symbols of hope and rebirth. You also see the single-pillar torii gate that survived the blast, supported by one remaining stone pillar.

What happens during the coffee break at Coffee Fujio?

Coffee Fujio is a retro café preserved in a 1940s atmosphere where you enjoy a coffee or milkshake (included in the tour). The break gives you time to rest and experience the café's nostalgic setting before continuing to the next stops.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Lunch is not included, though the tour includes a coffee or milkshake break at Coffee Fujio and a visit to Fukusaya, a 400-year-old castella cake shop where you can purchase local specialties.

What is Glover Garden, and why is it on the tour?

Glover Garden is a World Heritage site featuring historic Western-style residences with panoramic harbor views. It offers insights into Japan's modern history and concludes the tour with a perspective on Nagasaki's cultural heritage beyond the war's legacy.

Are there walking and stairs involved on this tour?

Yes. Some sections of the route are inaccessible to vehicles and require walking, including climbing stairs at certain stops. The guide leads you through these sections on foot.