Private tour in Nagasaki Masaaki K
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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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Nagasaki is an international port town uniquely surrounded by a beautiful nature, mountains and a sea, geographically located at the far west end of Japanese Archipelago and closest to Europe through China. It was once the sole international trading port in Japan. In the 16th century, Catholic was propagated to Nagasaki, however due to the political and religious struggle, Nagasaki turned into the place of persecution, now the Catholic sacred place. In the course of Japan's industrialization, Nagasaki played an important role in building military armaments and consequently became the target of the Atomic Bomb. Now Nagasaki has been totally recovered to be a tourist city welcoming more than forty cruise ships every year. During the tour, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery of the city and the view of your cruise ship from 333 meters high observatory. I will also take you to the various heritage sites which make Nagasaki unparalleled.
Masaaki (Max) did a great job showing us all the important sites in Nagasaki. He was able to modify the itinerary so that we had more time to enjoy this lovely city. Very pleasant and knowledgable, he made Nagasaki one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.
Masaaki is a very competent guide. There is so much to see in Nagasaki, and Masaaki's commentary provided depth and insights which we really appreciated. Highly recommended!
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 make him an excellent choice if you are looking for a local guide.
thank you so much for showing us around Nagasaki our first time here it was such a good experience
We experienced a wonderful day of touring with Masaaki in Nagasaki on March 27, 2026. Masaaki met us at the cruise ship terminal in Nagasaki, and we took a taxi to the Mt. Inasa ropeway where the views of the Nagasaki Bay were great. We then travelled to ground zero where the atomic bomb hit. We chose not to go in the Atomic Bomb museum so focused our time on the Peace Park. The insights provided by Masaaki on what happened and how people adapted afterwards were excellent and respectful. He shared pictures and maps that he used to highlight the historical events that happened here. The Peace Park is an amazing place as it offers a reminder of resilience and the desire of peace. There are fountains and sculptures here from around the world. This park is well worth allocating a good deal of time to experience. We walked to the Urakami Cathedral and looked at the artifacts outside. Masaaki gave us great historical perspective on this church. He then took us to the 26 Martyrs Monument where he provided great insights into their history and importance of the Martyrs. We then went to have a delicious Japanese lunch. After lunch we went to the beautiful Glover Gardens and walked down the hill on our way to visit the Oura Catholic Church. Masaaki explained a great deal about its important role during the rise of Christianity in Japan. It is the oldest standing Christian church in Japan, and it is dedicated to the memory of the 26 Christians who were executed here in 1597. This site was dedicated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its hidden Christian sites in the Nagasaki Region. After this visit, Masaaki walked us back to our ship nearby. Masaaki is an excellent tour guide, and I would highly recommend using him. Overall, I would rate his tour with an A+++!
Masaaki was an outstanding guide. Because his English was so perfect, he was able to communicate with our group at the highest level. He described every place we went with side stories and explanations which made this tour one of our best. He took us off the beaten path and made the day go quickly and completely. His selection of restaurant was outstanding and added greatly to the experience.
-Pick up at Nagasaki International Cruise Ship Terminal -Take a taxi to Mt. Inasa ropeway station -Take a ropeway to the top of Mt. Inasa to see the 360° panoramic view of the city -Take a taxi to the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park -Take a taxi to the 26 Martyr's monument -Visit the 26 Martyrs Museum (Optional) -Take a taxi to Sofukuji Temple, an example of Japan-China cultural exchange (Optional) -Walk through shopping street to Spectacles Bridge, the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan (Optional) -Take light lunch in the downtown area (Optional) -Take a taxi to Dejima, the site of former Dutch trading post -Take a taxi to Glover Garden -Walk back to Nagasaki International Cruise Ship Terminal
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Take a taxi from spot to spot. Fare of a taxi is approximately 10,000 JPY for every 3 people. This can be paid with credit card or by cash on the day of the tour. Private transportation is available on request.
Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki Internatinal Cruise Ship Terminal
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