Nagasaki City Tour: History & Culture Off the Beaten Path

Hi, I'm Susumu, your friendly local host in Nagasaki! I was born and raised in Nagasaki until I graduated from high school, then lived back and forth between Tokyo and Osaka for around 35 years. My background is in the restaurant industry, and I worked for an American restaurant called Hard Rock Cafe as a general manager at the Tokyo and Osaka branches for around 20 years. I came back to my hometown Nagasaki 5 years ago and realized how beautiful it truly is. The rich culture shaped by Nagasaki's unique history fascinates me, and I'm always excited to share it with visitors. I absolutely love this city, especially its unique history and culture. Nagasaki was the only place where trading with China and the Dutch was allowed during Japan's isolation period over 200 years from the 17th century to the 19th century, so the legacy of mixed cultures is very interesting to see here. Additionally, Nagasaki was the second place where an atomic bomb struck, so exploring relics will help you gain deeper thoughts about peace for the future. I'm an expert in guiding places that are not so touristy. Even at famous tourist spots, I always try to guide visitors to areas where typical city tours don’t visit. I love to guide guests to places that are not so touristy, like the Matcha experience at a Chinese Temple or a 350-year- old local shrine located up the hill, which is very quiet, calming, and offers a view. I can also guide you to local bars where you can communicate with friendly local people. If guests want to experience it, I'll guide them through Nagasaki nightlife places that I enjoy in my daily life. The local food scene here is incredible, especially the fresh fish prepared in all sorts of delicious ways. As a Nagasaki expert, I can guide guests off the beaten path to places that are not touristy and introduce you to some fantastic local restaurants and pubs. Whether you're looking to enjoy a quiet moment at the local temples and shrines, or are willing to experience local nightlife, I'm here to make your experience unforgettable. I can't wait to show you around and share the beauty and history of Nagasaki with you! Furthermore, I can also arrange additional tours like, cruise by Standup Paddle Board (SUP) at the river that runs through the center of the city,, flying zip line over the soccer field, and cruise to Hashima, aka Battleship Island with an additional cost, so feel free to contact me about it. Since I'm not a professional driver and the laws here in Japan are a bit complicated, I can't use my own car to guide you. However, I can quote and charter a taxi or a proper private van and driver during the tour if you agree to pay the additional cost.