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 Station
  • 09:00 Dejima
  • 11:00 Lunch in Chinatown
  • 12:00 Tojin Yashiki (Chinese Residence)
  • 13:00 Glover Garden
  • 13:45 Oura Church
  • 14:30 Disperse near Oura Church

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The itinerary covered Dejima at 09:00, Tojin Yashiki (Chinese Residence) at 12:00, Glover Garden at 13:00, Oura Church at 13:45 and Disperse near Oura Church at 14:30.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nagasaki Station to Dejima by train (150JPY); Medical Center to Ishibashi (Nagasaki Prefecture) by train (150JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 300JPY per person.

Title: What Is a Private History-Focused Tour of Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests had a strong interest in history, and sharp questions came up during the tour, such as "Why Protestant and not Catholic?" and "Indonesia was a Dutch colony, so why didn't Japan become one?" I also took the guests to the Chinese Quarter (Tojin Yashiki) and explained the historical connections between Nagasaki and China. At Oura Church, I shared the ties between Nagasaki and Poland as well.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainNagasaki Station~Dejima150JPY
Section 2TrainMedical Center~Ishibashi (Nagasaki Prefecture)150JPY
Total300JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Dejima, Tojin Yashiki (Chinese Residence), Glover Garden, Oura Church and Disperse near Oura Church.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 300JPY per person across 2 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 🙂

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