Things to do in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Cultural Tours

December 20, 2021 Deane Carmody

Nagasaki Prefecture (長崎県, Nagasaki-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.
Restaurants in Nagasaki Prefecture

1. Tour Nagasaki or Fukuoka in Privacy and Comfort.

Shannon Lefebvre
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Dream Tours Japan was born out of the idea of giving people the feeling of being connected with the destination in every facet of the tour. Whether it be from the on board commentary, insights into daily Japanese life, historical and important information of each attraction, cultural experiences, Japanese food and drink tastings as well as personal opinions and facts about what it is truly life to live as an expat in this weird and wonderful country we call Japan. It is my belief that only a Private Tour consisting of a small numbers of members can create this important connection that will stay with us for the rest of our lives!

Inclusions: Either a sit down lunch or something on the go to save time is included., We carry extra snack on board our vehicles and at certain picnic like spots to enhance the atmosphere., Still and sparkling water is provided throughout the day,, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees, Alcoholic beverages are provided at appropriate stops along the way., Gratuities

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Reviewed By DonnPearlman

We have happily hired Nagasaki tour guide Shannon Lefebvre for our two visits to Japan and have recommended him to others. Yes, you'll see the usual tourist sights, but he also offers delightful off-the-beaten path experiences, such as having a picnic lunch amid cherry blossoms (when they're blooming) or visiting an unusual hotel where the front desk "receptionists" are robots. His tours are highly recommended.

2. Nagasaki Cultural and WW2 History Tour

Shannon Lefebvre
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Dream Tours Japan was born out of the idea of giving people the feeling of being connected with the destination in every facet of the tour. Whether it be from the on board commentary, insights into daily Japanese life, historical and important information of each attraction, cultural experiences, Japanese food and drink tastings as well as personal opinions and facts about what it is truly life to live as an expat in this weird and wonderful country we call Japan. It is my belief that only a Private Tour consisting of a small numbers of members can create this important connection that will stay with us for the rest of our lives!

Inclusions: An on the go lunch or sit down picnic is provided on the day/, Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are provided at certain times of the day., WiFi on board, Still and sparkling water is provided throughout the day together.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By DonnPearlman

We have happily hired Shannon Lefebvre twice for our two visits to Nagasaki. Yes, we did the usual tourist sites, but he also gives you an enjoyable glimpse of daily life in the area, including -- weather permitting -- a tasty picnic lunch and immersing your tired traveler's feet in soothing hot springs water. An excellent day trip for cruise ship passengers or other visitors to Nagasaki and vicinity.

3. Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency
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Explore Nagasaki with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nagasaki and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Your guide will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Nagasaki, or anywhere else at your convenience, and take you to visit Nagasaki's famous sites. Along with atomic bombing of Nagasaki during WWII, this city's history features many prominent events. You can learn about this and other interesting aspects during this Half-day walking tour accompanied by your privte guide. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

4. Nagasaki Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, 7-8 Hiranomachi, Nagasaki, 852-8117, Japan Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, 7-8 Hiranomachi, Nagasaki, 852-8117, Japan
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

5. Nagasaki Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with 1-day Tram Ticket

Nagasaki Station, 1 Onouemachi, Nagasaki, 850-0058, Japan

4-hour tour around sightseeing spots in Nagasaki city, taking Nagasaki City Tram(we will give you a 1-day tram ticket). With a professional English-speaking guide, you will visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and historically famous gravel gardens and spectacular bridges that are close to it, as well as the beach town arcade.

Inclusions: 1-day tram ticket, Glover Garden's entry ticket, Atomic Bomb Museum's entry ticket

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6. Hasami Ware 2-Day Tour with Special Guide ~ '400 years history' and 'Modern daily use pottery' ~

くらわん館, 2255-2 Isekigō, 波佐見町 Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3711, Japan 株式会社VISIT九州

[Especially for those who are interested in craftsmanship and potteries, and shopping it.] Hasamiyaki has been used in people’s daily lives and it has a history of 400 years. The history is exciting and its beauty of everyday things is admired by creators from foreign countries. - In Edo era (1600s-1800s), people in Hasami made efforts to mass produce cheap and functional pottery. After that, pottery became to be liked as 'Kurawanka-wan', which is known as simple and reasonably priced one among ordinary people though pottery was expensive thing. Hasamiyaki was bestseller products in Edo era in Japan. - In this tour,you can learn the Hasamiyaki’s history, the specialization of making pottery in Hasami and the atelier or factories where each professional cooperates with a tour guide. - The guide will show you some ateliers and factories from automated to private in 400-year- history Nakaoyama area. - Especially. Isshingama's design using with planes is worth to see. - Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, that is popular with stylish women. - Try the onsen, it is famous for the beautification of the skin (beauty ingredients in the water stay on the skin when you leave), in Hasami and enjoy eating local food at night - Stay in the Hotel Bliss Villa Hasami, you can have a cup of matcha (green tea) as a welcome drink.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, fee of tour guide, fee of a taxi during the tour, accommodation fee, fee of onsen

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7. Enjoy the selected Hasamiyaki, a modern daily use pottery, and the original course by a chef

くらわん館, 2255-2 Isekigō, 波佐見町 Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3711, Japan 株式会社VISIT九州

[Especially for those who are interested in pottery and meals made with local food and shopping pottery] "Hasamiyaki has been used in people’s daily lives and it has a history of 400 years. The history is exciting and its beauty of everyday things is admired by creators from foreign countries. - In Edo era (1600s-1800s), people in Hasami made efforts to mass produce cheap and functional pottery. After that, pottery became to be liked as 'Kurawanka-wan', which is known as simple and reasonably priced one among ordinary people though pottery was expensive thing. Hasamiyaki was bestseller products in Edo era in Japan. - Enjoy the original course with the selected Hasamiyaki cooked by a top-class chef e.g. Italian course by Mr. Takashi Ono (The chef from 'Carne' in Nishinakasu, Fukuoka and a Professional Adviser of Herb) And other chefs from French or Japanese cuisine. - Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, that is popular with stylish women.

Inclusions: Lunch, fee of tour guide

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8. Experience Hasami Ware with professionals ~ '400 years history' and 'Modern daily use pottery' ~

くらわん館, 2255-2 Isekigō, 波佐見町 Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3711, Japan 株式会社VISIT九州

[Perfect for those who are interested in craftsmanship and learning from artisans experienced in the field of pottery.] "Hasamiyaki has been used in people’s daily lives and it has a history of 400 years. The history is exciting and its beauty of everyday things is admired by creators from foreign countries. - In the Edo era (1600s-1800s), people in Hasami made efforts to mass produce cheap and functional pottery. After that, pottery was used as 'Kurawanka-wan', which is simple and reasonably priced for ordinary people though pottery was previously an expensive thing. Hasamiyaki was one of the bestselling products during the Edo era in Japan. - You will experience casting, that is the fundamental step of making Hasamiyaki, after learning the history of Hasamiyaki and the system of making pottery in Hasami. - The work by the artisan is surprising as if making a plastic model. - You will try painting after slip casting, then get your own pottery delivered to you after the tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, fee of pottery experience, fee of tour guide, fee of a taxi during the tour

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9. Hasami Ware Study Tour with Special Guide ~ '400 years history' and 'Modern daily use pottery' ~

2255-2 Isekigō, Hasami, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki 859-3711, Japan 株式会社VISIT九州

[Perfect for those who are interested in craftsmanship and potteries, and shopping it.] "Hasamiyaki has been used in people’s daily lives and it has a history of 400 years. The history is exciting and its beauty of everyday things is admired by creators from foreign countries. - In Edo era (1600s-1800s), people in Hasami made efforts to mass produce cheap and functional pottery. After that, pottery became to be liked as 'Kurawanka-wan', which is known as simple and reasonably priced one among ordinary people though pottery was expensive thing. Hasamiyaki was bestseller products in Edo era in Japan. - In this tour,you can learn the Hasamiyaki’s history, the specialization of making pottery in Hasami and the atelier or factories where each professional cooperates with a tour guide. - The guide will show you some ateliers and factories from automated to private in 400-year- history Nakaoyama area. - Especially. Isshingama's design using with planes is worth to see. - Enjoy shopping in Nishinohara, that is popular with stylish women.

Inclusions: Lunch, Fee of a tour guide, Fee of a taxi during the tour

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10. Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency

Explore Nagasaki with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nagasaki and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Your guide will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Nagasaki, or anywhere else at your convenience, and take you to visit Nagasaki's famous sites. Along with atomic bombing of Nagasaki during WWII, this city's history features many prominent events. You can learn about this and other interesting aspects during this full-day walking tour accompanied by your privte guide. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

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