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
- 9:00 Hotel
- 9:30 Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
- 11:30 Hypocenter Park & Peace Park
- 12:00 Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum
- 13:00 Lunch in Chinatown
- 14:00 Disband at the hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum at 9:30, Hypocenter Park & Peace Park at 11:30 and Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum at 12:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Dejima to Atomic Bomb Museum by train (150JPY); Ohashi to Nishihamamachi by train (150JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 300JPY per person.
What Is a Private Nagasaki Tour Focused on Atomic Bomb History Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests' first destination in Japan was Nagasaki, and they specifically requested to focus on learning about the history of the atomic bomb, asking to be taken only to related sites. For this reason, I took them to the Takashi Nagai Memorial Museum, dedicated to an honorary citizen of Nagasaki. At the Atomic Bomb Museum, they carefully examined the exhibits and listened intently to my family's experience of the bombing and to stories of history that had almost been buried in darkness, spending about two hours there. At Peace Park and the Hypocenter Park, I introduced only the main highlights due to time, taking care to leave enough time for the Takashi Nagai Memorial Museum. They asked me to join them for lunch as well, so I introduced a restaurant in Chinatown that my family often visits. They treated me to lunch and asked for my business card, saying they wanted to recommend me to their friends. They were also delighted with the handmade paper cranes.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Dejima～Atomic Bomb Museum | 150JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Ohashi～Nishihamamachi | 150JPY |
| Total | 300JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter Park & Peace Park and Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum.
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 🙂
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