8-Hour Nagasaki Museums and Shrines Tour with Peace Park

8 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Explore Nagasaki, the historic harbour city on Kyushu, on an 8-hour tour of its museums, shrines, churches, and cultural landmarks. Visit major attractions such...

Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Nagasaki · Languages: English

Know before you go: For local transportation, we will use the streetcar or walk on foot, and occasionally take a taxi or cab.; A one-day pass for the streetcar is available for 500. Taking a taxi between sites will cost from 500 to 1600. Hiring a car for one hour will cost between 4000 and 5900, depending on the number of occupants. In that case, please pay the driver after the tour in JPY.; Keep about 3000 per person in your group as backup.; One-day pass for the tram: 500; A-bomb Museum: 200; Museum: 500 (Dejima, Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, Museum of 26 Saints); Glover Garden: 600; Buddhist temple: 300; Lunch: from 1000, depending on your price range

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What's Included

Personal tour guide service
Transportation

Not Included

All items of a personal nature, including shopping, souvenirs, snacks, and restaurant meals

Itinerary

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Day 01

Discover Nagasaki's Historic Museums and Sacred Sites

Visit the following highlights: Dejima Dutch Trading Post - an ancient single place of direct trade and exchange between Japan and the outside world during the Edo period. Dejima Dutch Trading Post - an ancient single place of direct trade and exchange between Japan and the outside world during the Edo period. Nagasaki Peace Park - this park commemorates the atomic bombing of this city on August 9, 1945, during World War II. It is situated next to the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Peace Memorial Hall. Nagasaki Peace Park - this park commemorates the atomic bombing of this city on August 9, 1945, during World War II. It is situated next to the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Peace Memorial Hall. Suwa Shrine - a major Shinto shrine located on the slopes of Mount Tamazono-san, requiring a climb up a 277-step stone staircase. Suwa Shrine - a major Shinto shrine located on the slopes of Mount Tamazono-san, requiring a climb up a 277-step stone staircase. Ōura Church - a Roman Catholic minor basilica and co-cathedral. Ōura Church - a Roman Catholic minor basilica and co-cathedral. The Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument - located on Nishizaka Hill, this site serves as a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the canonization by the Roman Catholic Church of the Christians who were executed at this site. The Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument - located on Nishizaka Hill, this site serves as a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the canonization by the Roman Catholic Church of the Christians who were executed at this site. Spectacles Bridge (Megane Bridge) - situated over the Nakashima River, this bridge was built by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo. It is also one of the oldest stone arch bridges. Spectacles Bridge (Megane Bridge) - situated over the Nakashima River, this bridge was built by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo. It is also one of the oldest stone arch bridges. Glover Garden - overlooking Nagasaki harbor. Glover Garden - overlooking Nagasaki harbor. Confucian Shrine - a Confucian temple originally built by Chinese residents in Nagasaki as their place of worship and learning centre. Confucian Shrine - a Confucian temple originally built by Chinese residents in Nagasaki as their place of worship and learning centre. Nagasaki Tera Machi Temple Street - a famous place with many temples, tombs, and gravestones in the nearby vicinity. Nagasaki Tera Machi Temple Street - a famous place with many temples, tombs, and gravestones in the nearby vicinity. Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture - a museum that contains about 48,000 historical documents. Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture - a museum that contains about 48,000 historical documents. Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum - showcasing a varied and unique collection of Nagasaki and Spanish art. Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum - showcasing a varied and unique collection of Nagasaki and Spanish art. Visit the Mt. Inasa viewpoint and capture scenic views of the entire city from this mountain. Visit the Mt. Inasa viewpoint and capture scenic views of the entire city from this mountain.