Tour Itinerary
- 9:10 Depart Matsugae International Cruise Terminal
- 9:30 Board bus at Glover Garden bus stop
- 10:00 Arrive at Atomic Bomb Museum
- 11:00 Depart Atomic Bomb Museum, walk to Peace Park via the Hypocenter
- 11:20 Arrive at Peace Park
- 11:55 Board bus at Peace Park bus stop
- 12:10 Arrive at Chinatown bus stop
- 12:15 Arrive at Chinese restaurant (Suishitei)
- 13:15 Depart Chinese restaurant, stroll around Chinatown
- 13:30 Depart Chinatown, take the tram to Glover Garden
- 14:00 Arrive at Glover Garden, stroll around the grounds
- 14:45 Depart Glover Garden, walk to Oura Church
- 14:55 Arrive at Oura Church
- 15:00 Depart Oura Church, walk to Matsugae International Cruise Terminal
- 15:10 Arrive at Matsugae International Cruise Terminal
Title: What's a Private Cruise Port Day Tour of Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The tour was scheduled to start at 9:00, but the guests arrived at the exit of the Matsugae International Cruise Terminal at around 9:10, and we began the tour then. First, from the bus stop in front of the terminal, we took the Nagasaki Sightseeing Route Bus, which runs only on weekends and holidays, to head to the Atomic Bomb Museum. The advantage of this bus is that, unlike using the streetcar, you arrive right at the entrance of the Atomic Bomb Museum with no transfers. There is also no need to climb a slope from the streetcar stop to the museum. After the guests viewed the Atomic Bomb Museum, we passed the exhibit of the ground layer from the time of the bombing and the hypocenter, then headed to Peace Park. After Peace Park, we took a local bus to Chinatown, and after consulting with the guests, we had lunch at a Chinese restaurant that I had reserved in advance. Everyone chose dishes such as champon that they could each eat individually rather than sharing. After lunch, we strolled a little through Chinatown, then took the streetcar from the Chinatown stop to the Ishibashi stop, and used the Skywalk and other means to enter Glover Garden from the Second Gate. When I guide guests through Glover Garden, I usually enter from this Second Gate, which only requires going downhill and puts no strain on moving through the garden. After Glover Garden, we headed to Oura Church, but as we were running short on time, the guests said they did not need to go inside, so I explained the episode of the "Discovery of Christians" from a spot where the building was visible. At the end, there was enough time to at least show them a souvenir shop, and I suggested this, but they said they were fine returning to the ship, so we walked back to the Matsugae International Cruise Terminal, and the tour ended. This time it was a large group of the guests on a commemorative trip. I hope I was able to contribute at least a little to creating memories for the group.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Glover Garden, etc.～Atomic Bomb Museum, etc. | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Chinatown～Ishibashi | 150JPY |
| Total | 750JPY | ||
Hello, my name is Junichi Matsumoto.
I will be your guide on this occasion. With warm hospitality, I will do my best to help you fully enjoy and appreciate the charm of Japan.
Before becoming a guide, I worked for the Kumamoto Prefectural Government and retired in March 2023. From 2003 to 2005, I was stationed in Montana, USA, which has a sister-state relationship with Kumamoto. During that time, I actively interacted with the local community together with my family, which gave me valuable cross-cultural experiences.
I am an easygoing person who quickly builds a friendly relationship with international guests. With a sincere smile and attentive care, I always strive to provide tours that are warm, enjoyable, and memorable. It would be my great pleasure to help you make unforgettable memories during your stay in Japan.
Sep 19, 2026
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Great experience
Tripadvisor review: Kumamoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Despite the awful weather I had a…
Sep 19, 2026
F5041JSmathiasl
Great experience
Tripadvisor review: Kumamoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Despite the awful weather I had a wonderful experience with Mr. Matsumoto. He had very good knowledge about the city and the sights we visited. Would definitely recommend.
Sep 12, 2026
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True tour of Nagasaki
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Excellent customised tour which made…
Sep 12, 2026
adrianhP6285OW
True tour of Nagasaki
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Excellent customised tour which made it a much more intimate experience than travelling with a large bus load of people. Excellent knowledgeable guide.
Jul 24, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Amazing tour by an amazing guide
Junichi, our guide,…
Jul 24, 2026
mariopV3953VG
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Amazing tour by an amazing guide
Junichi, our guide, was simply amazing. He traveled for two days to be with us. Using public transportation (which was very cheap), he got us to see the Atomic Museum, the Peace Park, the Grover Gardens, and even got us a reservation for lunch in a Chinatown restaurant (We were ten people). I thoroughly recommend him.
Jun 16, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nagaski day tour
Junichi was a great tour guide. He met us…
Jun 16, 2026
andreabL155TS
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nagaski day tour
Junichi was a great tour guide. He met us at the cruise port and customized the tour for our family interests. We started the day at Glover gardens and got to learn how Japanese industry evolved. We experienced local lunch in Chinatown and ended the day at the Atomic bomb museum and peace park….
