Nagasaki in Half a Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Dejima — Guide Coco
September, 2025
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
- 10:30 Meet
- 11:00 Atomic Bomb Museum
- 12:00 Peace Park & Hypocenter Park
- 13:10 Dejima
- 14:30 Disband at Oura Kaigan-dori
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Nagasaki began at 10:30, when the guide met the guests at Meet, and finished at 14:30. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish.
From there the group visited Atomic Bomb Museum at 11:00, Peace Park & Hypocenter Park at 12:00 and Dejima at 13:10.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nanko Uramon-mae by bus (190JPY); Oura Tenshudo to Atomic Bomb Museum (150JPY); Peace Park to Dejima (200JPY); Dejima to Oura Tenshudo (150JPY); Medical Center by bus (190JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 880JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Nagasaki Tour Comparing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe. Since they had already visited Hiroshima and wanted to understand the differences between Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I tailored my guiding accordingly. Even though they had already seen Hiroshima, they examined the Atomic Bomb Museum very carefully. They paid particular attention to the Peace Statue. At Dejima, which was historically a hub of exchange with Europe, they took their time exploring, and it was memorable how proudly they spoke about having previously visited related ceramics and the Siebold House in Europe.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Nanko Uramon-mae / Nagasaki Bus～Oura Tenshudo-shita / Nagasaki Bus | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Oura Tenshudo～Atomic Bomb Museum | 150JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Peace Park～Dejima | 200JPY |
| Section 4 | Other | Dejima～Oura Tenshudo | 150JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Medical Center / Nagasaki Bus～Nagasaki Station | 190JPY |
| Total | 880JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Nagasaki tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Meet at 10:30, and the tour finished at Oura Kaigan-dori at 14:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours in total, from 10:30 to 14:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Atomic Bomb Museum, Peace Park & Hypocenter Park and Dejima.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 880JPY 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 🙂
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