Nagasaki Private Tour – One Day Highlights

Highlights

• Visit the Peace Park with meaningful historical context
• Step back in time at Dejima, Nagasaki’s former Dutch trading post
• Discover Nagasaki’s Christian heritage at the Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs
• Walk the atmospheric Dutch Slope and explore elegant Glover Garden
• See the striking architecture of Fukusaiji Temple
• Travel at your own pace on a fully private, customizable itinerary

What to expect

Experience the best of Nagasaki on a private full-day tour, exploring powerful historic sites, cultural landmarks, and scenic viewpoints at a relaxed, flexible pace with a local guide.

Nagasaki (長崎) or “Long Cape” was Japan’s second oldest port open to foreign trade (after Hirado) and the only Japanese port permitted by the Tokugawa shogunate between 1639 and 1859 when all other ports were closed.

In the early 20th century the city became a major shipbuilding centre; it was this industry that led to the bomb which was dropped on August 9, 1945, and destroyed the innermost portion of Nagasaki. Nagasaki’s mission today is to send a message of peace and harmony to the world.

With no other guests and complete flexibility, this private tour offers a stress-free, immersive way to experience Nagasaki in a single unforgettable day, combining history, culture, scenery, and personal insight at a relaxed, respectful pace.