Overview
Discover the ins and outs of Nagaski!
Nagasaki is a gracious city with a beautiful harbor, tree-covered hills and a bustling shopping district.
This tour includes: - Private round trip transportation from the cruise ship pier
- English speaking guide
- Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Museum
- Tour Dejima Museum on Dejima Island
- Glover Garden
Nagasaki's sites are scattered over a broad area, but one you are in a district, you are able to take lovely walks from one location to the next, interrupted by intermittent drives for longer distances.
The fact that Nagasaki was once Japan's only link to the outside world is now hard to believe. The transformation of Nagasaki since its inception makes it one of the most intriguing cities in all of Japan. From its start as a small fishing village to its growth into a major port in world trade it is amazing how its identity has been formed by Japanese culture and foreign influences. Considered to be one of Japan's most navigable cities a day spent in Nagasaki is one to remember. The roots in this area run deep with peace and perseverance, creating an aura hard to replicate at other destinations.
Your tour will begin with a moving visit to the Peace Memorial Park located near Ground Zero, the center of the atomic bomb drop on August 9, 1945. The focal point of the park can be seen in the 10 meter tall peace statue found at the north end of the park. The arms and the legs of the statue each have their own meaning. The right arm points to the threat of nuclear weapons, the left arm symbolizes eternal peace, the right leg stands for meditation and finally the flexed left leg represents standing up for the people in the world needing rescue. Still serving as a reminder, every year the Mayor of Nagasaki gives a speech in the park as call to world peace. Following your time at the Peace Park you will make your way to the Atomic Bomb museum which chronicles the events leading up to the bombing.
A trip to Dejima Island will provide in an depth look at Nagasaki's relationship with the "outside world." In the 1630's the Tokugawa shogunate adopted a national policy of isolation but allowed Nagasaki to stay open as a port of trade. With the Portuguese and Spaniards expelled for their relationship with the outlawed Christian religion only the Dutch and Chinese were allowed to trade with the Dutch getting confined to this tiny, fan shaped island. The Dutch traders remained there for 218 years and was Japan's only official contact with foreigners as only prostitutes and traders were allowed across the bridge. Today you will be able to explore the Dejima Museum of History which was constructed in 1877 at Japan's first Protestant seminary. This incredible collection of history will give you insight into one of the most unique trading relationships in global history.
From here you will make your way to the beautiful Glover Garden. Providing some of the best views in Japan this location was the site of former Scottish merchant Thomas Glover, an important figure in modern Japan's early industrial development. The Glover Mansion is Japan's oldest Western-style house and is the perfect showcase of a Meiji-Era building.
Please let your guide know if you wish to stop for a beverage or snack during the tour. Nagasaki is known for its culinary skills and there are many options for something quick and tasty before heading back to your starting point.
- Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.
- Vehicles can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs.
- Please note, that we have limited English speaking guides and this tour must be booked well in advance.
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IMPORTANT. This tour has a cancellation/refund policy that is non-conforming with ShoreTrips standard policy. Full refunds will be made for cancellations due to your ship not making its scheduled port stop if you have notified the vendor or ShoreTrips of this situation at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled stop. 50% refunds will be made cancellations due to your ship not making its scheduled port stop if you have notified the vendor or ShoreTrips of this situation at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled stop. No refunds will be made for cancellations made in the last 48 hours prior to the scheduled stop. Excursion Protection insurance is available and highly recommended and will be offered to you during the checkout procedure.Days offered: 7 days a week
Departures:- 08:00 AM, duration: 6 hours
- 09:00 AM, duration: 6 hours
