Nagasaki: Atomic Bomb Museum & Stadium City — 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
- 9:30 Atomic Bomb Museum
- 10:30 Peace Park • Hypocenter Park
- 11:20 Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum
- 11:50 Urakami Cathedral
- 12:00 Sanno Shrine
- 12:30 Stadium City
- 15:00 Matsugae International Terminal
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Atomic Bomb Museum at 9:30, Peace Park • Hypocenter Park at 10:30, Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum at 11:20, Urakami Cathedral at 11:50, Sanno Shrine at 12:00, Stadium City at 12:30 and Matsugae International Terminal at 15:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: In front of Nanko Back Gate to Below Oura Cathedral (190JPY); Below Oura Cathedral to In front of Nanko Back Gate (190JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 380JPY per person.
What Is a Private Nagasaki Atomic Bomb History Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. They chose a course focused entirely on the atomic bombing, which showed me their deep interest in the atomic bomb and in war more broadly. At Urakami Cathedral, I shared the story of how, after 80 years, the two bells were finally reunited, and I also spoke about the torchlight procession of the atomic-bombed statue of Mary, and they listened very attentively.
At Nagasaki Stadium City, the guests enjoyed sashimi made from fresh Nagasaki fish, and they ate a great deal, which made me happy as well. They had said they wanted to drink a matcha latte, so I took them to a tea shop inside Stadium City, and they were very satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | In front of Nanko Back Gate～Below Oura Cathedral | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Below Oura Cathedral～In front of Nanko Back Gate | 190JPY |
| Total | 380JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Atomic Bomb Museum, Peace Park • Hypocenter Park, Nagai Takashi Memorial Museum, Urakami Cathedral, Sanno Shrine, Stadium City and Matsugae International Terminal.
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
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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
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Really good day out with a local guide, very informative about…
Apr 12, 2026
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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
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Good
Nagasaki is a very interesting tour
I would recommend…
Apr 4, 2026
Giovanni_M
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Good
Nagasaki is a very interesting tour
I would recommend
Especially the fish market
Our guide was intresting