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.
Tour Itinerary
- 09:00 Meet at the hotel
- 09:05 Atomic Bomb Museum
- 10:30 Hypocenter and Peace Park
- 11:30 Twenty-Six Martyrs Memorial Museum
- 12:30 Lunch at Amu Plaza
- 13:00 Glover Garden
- 14:30 Buy matcha souvenirs at Omagari Neko Chaya
- 15:00 Return to the hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at hotel at 09:00, the group explored Nagasaki until the tour ended at 15:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at Amu Plaza at 12:30.
The itinerary covered Atomic Bomb Museum at 09:05, Hypocenter and Peace Park at 10:30, Twenty-Six Martyrs Memorial Museum at 11:30, Glover Garden at 13:00 and Buy matcha souvenirs at Omagari Neko Chaya at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Peace Park／Nagasaki Bus to Nagasaki Station／Nagasaki Bus by bus (190JPY); Glover Garden／Nagasaki Bus to Nagasaki Station／Nagasaki Bus by bus (190JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 380JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Guided Day Tour of Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests had let me know in advance that they wanted to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum, so I took them there first. After meeting up, we talked together about other places they wanted to see, and I took them to Glover Garden and the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum. Since the guests were from Asia, we also came to reflect on Japan's history of wartime aggression, which was a very valuable learning experience for me as well. At the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum, the guests were very knowledgeable about history and already knew why Christianity had been banned, as well as the history of the hidden Christians. For lunch, I first suggested miso ramen, but after confirming that the broth contained pork, I took them to an udon restaurant instead. Because I have a soba allergy, I ate separately. After that, they enjoyed the views at Glover Garden, and since they wanted to buy matcha as a souvenir, I took them to a shop I frequent.
A notable stop on the tour was Glover Garden in Nagasaki. Glover Garden is an open-air museum on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, featuring several preserved Western-style residences from the late 19th century, when Nagasaki was one of Japan's main gateways to international trade. The garden is named after Thomas Blake Glover, a Scottish merchant whose former home is the oldest surviving Western-style wooden house in Japan. Visitors can stroll through the historic buildings and terraced grounds while enjoying panoramic views of the city and port below, making it one of Nagasaki's most popular and scenic attractions.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Peace Park／Nagasaki Bus～Nagasaki Station／Nagasaki Bus | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Glover Garden／Nagasaki Bus～Nagasaki Station／Nagasaki Bus | 190JPY |
| Total | 380JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Nagasaki tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 09:00, and the tour finished at hotel at 15:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 09:00 to 15:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter and Peace Park, Twenty-Six Martyrs Memorial Museum, Glover Garden and Buy matcha souvenirs at Omagari Neko Chaya.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 380JPY 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 🙂
Jul 21, 2026
Dawnery_V
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Beautiful city. Great guide.
Rikako was a great guide. She…
Jul 21, 2026
Dawnery_V
Viator review: Nagasaki Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
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
Viator review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
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