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
- 08:30 Meet at Matsugae
- 09:10 Atomic Bomb Museum
- 10:00 Hypocenter Park / Peace Park
- 11:00 Dejima
- 12:00 Lunch at Chinatown
- 13:00 Glover Garden
- 14:30 Dismissal
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Nagasaki began at 08:30, when the guide met the guests at Matsugae, and finished at 14:30. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at Chinatown at 12:00.
From there the group visited Atomic Bomb Museum at 09:10, Hypocenter Park / Peace Park at 10:00, Dejima at 11:00 and Glover Garden at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Peace Park to Dejima by train (150JPY); Shinchi Chinatown to Ishibashi (Nagasaki Prefecture) by train (150JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 300JPY per person.
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The comfortable season has arrived, making the tour physically much easier. At the Peace Park, school groups on excursions were engaged in peace education, giving a peace declaration and singing "Kusunoki" (The Camphor Tree), which deeply moved the guests, with some of them in tears. In addition, I shared the story of the atomic-bombed camphor tree of Nagasaki. At Dejima, the guests enjoyed taking photos with a samurai and trying the period-style badminton. At Glover Garden, they enjoyed the view of Nagasaki Port and some bird watching.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Peace Park～Dejima | 150JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shinchi Chinatown～Ishibashi (Nagasaki Prefecture) | 150JPY |
| Total | 300JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Nagasaki tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Matsugae at 08:30, and the tour finished at at 14:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 08:30 to 14:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter Park / Peace Park, Dejima and Glover Garden.
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