Nagasaki in One Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Oura Church — Guide Junichi

Title: What's a Private Cruise Port Day Tour of Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The tour was scheduled to start at 9:00, but the guests arrived at the exit of the Matsugae International Cruise Terminal at around 9:10, and we began the tour then.

First, from the bus stop in front of the terminal, we took the Nagasaki Sightseeing Route Bus, which runs only on weekends and holidays, to head to the Atomic Bomb Museum. The advantage of this bus is that, unlike using the streetcar, you arrive right at the entrance of the Atomic Bomb Museum with no transfers. There is also no need to climb a slope from the streetcar stop to the museum.

After the guests viewed the Atomic Bomb Museum, we passed the exhibit of the ground layer from the time of the bombing and the hypocenter, then headed to Peace Park. After Peace Park, we took a local bus to Chinatown, and after consulting with the guests, we had lunch at a Chinese restaurant that I had reserved in advance. Everyone chose dishes such as champon that they could each eat individually rather than sharing.

After lunch, we strolled a little through Chinatown, then took the streetcar from the Chinatown stop to the Ishibashi stop, and used the Skywalk and other means to enter Glover Garden from the Second Gate. When I guide guests through Glover Garden, I usually enter from this Second Gate, which only requires going downhill and puts no strain on moving through the garden.

After Glover Garden, we headed to Oura Church, but as we were running short on time, the guests said they did not need to go inside, so I explained the episode of the "Discovery of Christians" from a spot where the building was visible.

At the end, there was enough time to at least show them a souvenir shop, and I suggested this, but they said they were fine returning to the ship, so we walked back to the Matsugae International Cruise Terminal, and the tour ended.

This time it was a large group of the guests on a commemorative trip. I hope I was able to contribute at least a little to creating memories for the group.

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Tour Report by Junichi

Hello, my name is Junichi Matsumoto.
I will be your guide on this occasion. With warm hospitality, I will do my best to help you fully enjoy and appreciate the charm of Japan.

Before becoming a guide, I worked for the Kumamoto Prefectural Government and retired in March 2023. From 2003 to 2005, I was stationed in Montana, USA, which has a sister-state relationship with Kumamoto. During that time, I actively interacted with the local community together with my family, which gave me valuable cross-cultural experiences.

I am an easygoing person who quickly builds a friendly relationship with international guests. With a sincere smile and attentive care, I always strive to provide tours that are warm, enjoyable, and memorable. It would be my great pleasure to help you make unforgettable memories during your stay in Japan.