This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 08:30 Meet at Nagasaki Port Matsugae Terminal
- 09:00 Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture
- 11:00 Peace Park
- 11:30 Hypocenter Park
- 12:00 Atomic Bomb Museum
- 13:30 Lunch at Shinchi Chinatown
- 14:30 Disband at Oura Church
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Nagasaki began at 08:30, when the guide met the guests at Nagasaki Port Matsugae Terminal, and finished at 14:30. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at Shinchi Chinatown at 13:30.
From there the group visited Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture at 09:00, Peace Park at 11:00, Hypocenter Park at 11:30 and Atomic Bomb Museum at 12:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nankou Uramon-mae／Nagasaki Bus to Oura Tenshudo-shita／Nagasaki Bus by bus (160JPY); Oura Kaigan-dori to City Hall (Nagasaki Prefecture) (150JPY); City Hall-mae to Peace Park (150JPY); Atomic Bomb Museum to Shinchi Chinatown by train (150JPY); Oura Tenshudo-shita／Nagasaki Bus to Nankou Uramon-mae／Nagasaki Bus by bus (160JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 770JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Nagasaki History and Atomic Bomb Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Initially the guests said they did not need to visit the atomic bomb sites since they would be stopping in Hiroshima as a port of call, so the plan was to focus on Nagasaki's exotic history and culture. However, one day before the tour, the guests said they wanted to visit the atomic bomb sites after all, so I took them there as well.
At the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, the guests viewed the exhibits with great interest, and I provided supplementary explanations. I made an effort to convey Nagasaki's history in a way that could be understood as a coherent story. Since they would visit the atomic bomb sites afterward, I also offered information that would likely come up there.
At the atomic bomb sites, the guests wanted to know the differences between Hiroshima and Nagasaki, so I explained the differences in the type of atomic bombs, the fact that the damage was more limited compared to Hiroshima for geographical reasons, and the reasons why there is no remaining structure like the Atomic Bomb Dome. I also connected this with what I had discussed at the Museum of History and Culture, talking about Nagasaki's history and the influence of the history of the atomic bombing.
The guests seemed satisfied, and they even gave me a tip, which made me very happy.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Nankou Uramon-mae／Nagasaki Bus～Oura Tenshudo-shita／Nagasaki Bus | 160JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Oura Kaigan-dori～City Hall (Nagasaki Prefecture) | 150JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | City Hall-mae～Peace Park | 150JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Atomic Bomb Museum～Shinchi Chinatown | 150JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Oura Tenshudo-shita／Nagasaki Bus～Nankou Uramon-mae／Nagasaki Bus | 160JPY |
| Total | 770JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Nagasaki tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Nagasaki Port Matsugae Terminal at 08:30, and the tour finished at Oura Church at 14:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 08:30 to 14:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Peace Park, Hypocenter Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 770JPY per person across 5 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Coco is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Nagasaki itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello, I’m Rikako, but please call me Coco. It would be my absolute pleasure to show you around my hometown of Nagasaki. Having performed in the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival in my childhood, I developed a deep interest in history and cultural exchange. This motivated me to become a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter during my university years. Since then, I have gained valuable experience—from assisting ambassadors at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony to handling a wide variety of tours, including private and coach tours, site inspections, international conference support, and VIP hospitality.
Explaining about Nagasaki’s history and culture is the most important to me. It is not only about this. I would love to provide genuine care so that your time in Nagasaki remains in your heart forever.
I’m truly looking forward to guiding you in Nagasaki 🙂
Jul 21, 2026
Dawnery_V
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Beautiful city. Great guide.
Rikako was a great guide. She…
Jul 21, 2026
Dawnery_V
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Beautiful city. Great guide.
Rikako was a great guide. She was very accommodating to our group of 5. It was a fun day touring Nagasaki. I would highly recommend this tour.
Jun 16, 2026
Todd_C
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Had a very nice…
Had a very nice experience. Coco was very…
Jun 16, 2026
Todd_C
Viator review: Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Had a very nice…
Had a very nice experience. Coco was very informative and took us to the places we wanted too see.. definitely recommend …
Apr 12, 2026
Explore34946025848
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nagasaki
Really good day out with a local guide, very informative about…
Apr 12, 2026
Explore34946025848
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nagasaki
Really good day out with a local guide, very informative about the different museums and
Temples, I had a very enjoyable day.
Thank you Coco
Apr 4, 2026
Giovanni_M
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Good
Nagasaki is a very interesting tour
I would recommend…
Apr 4, 2026
Giovanni_M
Viator review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Good
Nagasaki is a very interesting tour
I would recommend
Especially the fish market
Our guide was intresting