Guide #44743
Hello, my name is Masaaki and I have lived in Nagasaki for more than 60 years. When I was 16 years old, I studied at a high school in the USA as an exchange student for one year. More than 2, 000 students from all over the world were studying under the same program and it was a great experience for me to learn about the different cultures of the world through talking with them. I still like to travel and make trips several times a year, domestic and overseas, whenever I am free. During my career, I welcomed numbers of important business clients and colleagues from overseas and it was my duty to show them the history, culture and beauty of port town Nagasaki, surrounded by beautiful nature. It was a great joy for me, just as guiding good old friends from the distant who took trouble to visit Nagasaki to see me! Port town of Nagasaki has a very unique landscape, the port being surrounded by mountains. If you climb up one of the mountains, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the port where your cruise ship is docked. Nagasaki is located at the west end of Japan and closest to Asian Continent (and to Europe also) and this again brought a very unique feature to Nagasaki's history as once "sole international trading port in Japan" during the national seclusion period, which we will discover during the tour. Starting from the mountain, the tour will take you to Nagasaki Peace Park area, cultural heritage area (Glover's Garden, Dejima and etc) which can be seen only in Nagasaki. There are many other places to see, such as various Christian heritage sites. I am ready to customize your tours according to your expectations. Nationally Certified Guide-Interpreter (English,CertNo.EN00069) I am not a professional driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Masaaki was an amazing guide for our full day tour in Nagasaki. He responded very quickly during the planning process and together we came up with the perfect day. We had 15 people of 3 generations and the tour was just the right amount of walking and private drivers. He spoke excellent English and was very easy to talk with and ask questions. The view from the...
Replied from the guide, Masaaki K.
July 2026Hello Kevin san and Melanie san, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I was extremely happy that you three- generation family all enjoyed the visit to Nagasaki. There are many other places to visit including hidden Christian related sites in Nagasaki and suburbs region and if you ever find an opportunity to visit us again, I will be very glad to show you all...
If you are visiting Nagasaki, we highly recommend hiring Masaaki as your tour guide. He is highly knowledgeable and offers a unique perspective. We had a full day planned and we ended seeing even more sites than we expected. Masaaki tailored the day to meet our interests and likes. The history is this part of Japan is unique, and Masaaki's perspective and background...
Replied from the guide, Masaaki K.
June 2026Dear Rocky san, Thank you so much again for choosing me as your guide in Nagasaki and also for the wonderful review. I am so happy that I could show you the dogwood trees of Caloline Kennedy in full bloom and the ring of Kateri's bell of hope which were both donated by the USA. Please let me know if you have another opportunity to visit us again! Kind regards, Masaaki
Excellent tour! Highly recommend. Masaaki was highly knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the tour. The flow was great and we all enjoyed it.
Replied from the guide, Masaaki K.
May 2026Dear Phillip san and family, Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so glad you enjoyed your visit to Nagasaki. I myself enjoyed your company. It is so good to travel with a family, isn't it? Hoping to see you again somewhere in this small world during our family trip. Thank you, Masaaki
Mack was so knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful day! Very easy to understand and allowed us plenty of time to see everything and still be back to ship with time to spare.
Replied from the guide, Masaaki K.
May 2026Dear Carol san, Thank you so much for joining my tour in Nagasaki. I am very glad I could take you to all the places that makes Nagasaki unparalleled. Please visit us again whenever you find an opportunity.