Nagasaki in One Day: Dejima — Guide Coco
October, 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
- 10:00 Meet at hotel
- 10:30 Dejima
- 11:00 View Nagasaki Kunchi at Meganebashi Bridge
- 11:45 View Nagasaki Kunchi at City Hall
- 12:00 Disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 10:00 at hotel and ended at 12:00. The day ran to 2 hours from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Dejima at 10:30, View Nagasaki Kunchi at Meganebashi Bridge at 11:00 and View Nagasaki Kunchi at City Hall at 11:45.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: In front of Nanko Back Gate／Nagasaki Bus to Nagasaki Station (250JPY); Nagasaki Station to Dejima by train (150JPY); Dejima to Nishihamamachi by train (150JPY); Kozenmachi／Nagasaki Bus to In front of Nanko Back Gate／Nagasaki Bus by bus (250JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 800JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Nagasaki Kunchi Festival Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests wanted to focus mainly on the Nagasaki Kunchi festival, so we visited the main spots of Dejima while I checked the festival navigation app to track where the performances were being held. We had planned to see two performances at the city hall, but on the way there we came across a performance touring the neighborhood, so I let the guests experience the atmosphere of the Nagasaki Kunchi festival right there. Perhaps due to the heat and humidity, which was hard to believe was October, the guests seemed worn out and returned to their hotel on their own, and we parted ways around 12:00.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | In front of Nanko Back Gate／Nagasaki Bus～Nagasaki Station | 250JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Nagasaki Station～Dejima | 150JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Dejima～Nishihamamachi | 150JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Kozenmachi／Nagasaki Bus～In front of Nanko Back Gate／Nagasaki Bus | 250JPY |
| Total | 800JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Nagasaki tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 10:00, and the tour finished at at 12:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 2 hours in total, from 10:00 to 12:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Dejima, View Nagasaki Kunchi at Meganebashi Bridge and View Nagasaki Kunchi at City Hall.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 800JPY per person across 4 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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