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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb & Peace Tours

Explore Nagasaki's poignant history and enduring spirit of peace through insightful tours of its memorial sites.

18+ tours
From $$30
3-4 hours

Nagasaki stands as a city profoundly shaped by a single, devastating event. Tours focused on the Atomic Bomb and Peace Memorial offer a crucial opportunity to understand this history, not just as a date in textbooks, but as a deeply human experience. These excursions guide visitors through the preserved remnants and dedicated memorials that serve as powerful testaments to the resilience of the city and its people. They provide a necessary context for comprehending the events of August 9, 1945, and the subsequent journey towards peace. Stepping into the Nagasaki Peace Park and visiting the Atomic Bomb Museum is a profoundly moving experience. It’s here that the scale of destruction is conveyed through artifacts, personal accounts, and informative exhibits. The tours are designed to facilitate reflection, offering a balanced perspective that acknowledges the tragedy while celebrating the unwavering commitment to a world free from nuclear weapons. Visitors will find these explorations are essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Japan's modern history and the universal pursuit of peace.

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Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
From $119.16
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Explore Nagasaki with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking 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 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 private guide. Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You must choose at maximum 3 sites to visit and inform your guide of your choices. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

4.9(53)
4h
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Nagasaki Highlights Private Half Day Tour by Tram
From $115.94
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

See Nagasaki’s Top 6 Must-Visit Sights in Just 4 Hours – The Perfect Half-Day Tour for Cruise Guests! Explore Peace Park, Hypocenter Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum, Meganebashi Bridge, Ōura Cathedral, and Glover Garden at a relaxed, easy pace. All entrance fees and transportation are included, providing a hassle-free, smooth experience. This 4-hour itinerary is perfectly timed for cruise passengers, offering a comfortable, enjoyable tour even for those with limited stamina.

5.0(1)
4h
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Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
From $151.37
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Explore Nagasaki with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking 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 meet you at your hotel in Nagasaki 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 private guide. Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You can choose up to 4 sites to visit. You must inform your guide of the sites you wish to visit. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

4.9(65)
6h
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Semi Private Guided Tour of Nagasaki.
From $120
Free Cancellation

Enjoy the charms and delights of Nagasaki city with your native English speaking and long term Nagasaki resident guide. This semi-private tour offers a memorable experience for small / medium sized groups. Stops will include Mt. Inasa, the Atomic Bomb Museum, the Epicenter, Peace Park, Dejima, Chinatown, Oura Cathedral, and Glover Garden, subject to weather and time. Alternate sites like Nishizaka, Suwa Shrine, or Spectacles Bridge may be visited should weather or closures see the original tour sites unavailable. Entrance to all sites, gratuities and public transportation costs are included. Food, beverages, or sudden return to tour start point transportation costs, are not included. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if a tour is showing as not available. We may be able to cater to your dates. Those with mobility challenges, please message us to check suitability.

5.0(16)
4h
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Discover Stunning Nagasaki: Self-Guided Audio Tour
From $15.29
Free Cancellation

The Japanese city of Nagasaki stands as a permanent reminder of the horrors of nuclear bombs and their destructive power. This tour is a powerful journey, a once in a lifetime experience of a dark period of world history that hopefully will never be repeated. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. On this tour you will see the serenity of Glover Gardens and learn of Nagasaki’s tragic history. This tour will allow you to appreciate the resilience and tenacity of the Nagasaki people and show the beauty of resilience in the face of struggle. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

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2h
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Nagasaki Half-Day Sightseeing Private Tour with 1-day Tram Ticket
From $128.82
👤Private Tour

◆An English-speaking guide will accompany you to visit some famous tourist spots in Nagasaki! ◆ Conveniently meets at Nagasaki Station for easy sightseeing. ◆ Nagasaki tram one-day pass is included! All tram lines are available. ◆ Half-day itinerary leaves you with plenty of time to explore on your own. ◆ In a 4-hour tour, you will visit Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and Megane Bridge.

4.4(8)
4h
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Shared: Nagasaki Half-Day Tram Trip from Matsugae Port
From $90.18
Free CancellationNew

Exclusively for cruise ship passengers, this convenient half-day shared tour offers a fantastic way to discover Nagasaki’s top sights directly from Matsugae Port. Travel with a professional English-speaking guide and fellow cruisers as you explore the city’s rich history and charm. This 4-hour tour includes visits to iconic landmarks such as Nagasaki Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, and Megane Bridge. A one-day tram pass is also included, giving you easy access to all tram lines throughout the city. Make the most of your limited time ashore with this insightful and efficient guided experience in Nagasaki.

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4h
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Full day Private Tour for Shore Excursion in Nagasaki
From $238.32
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

Discover the charm and history of Nagasaki City on this guided one-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. Travel conveniently by tram and local bus with included transportation tickets. Visit top attractions such as Glover Garden, Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum, and Inasayama Observatory. Learn about the city’s rich cultural heritage, its tragic past, and its path to peace. Gaze over Nagasaki’s stunning cityscape from the mountaintop, stroll through historic Western-style buildings, and reflect at memorial landmarks. Perfect for cruise passengers or short-stay travelers looking for an in-depth experience of Nagasaki in one day.

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Nagasaki Full Day Private Tour with a Local
From $283.41
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

Join a one-day tour of Nagasaki with a local who truly loves the city! We’ll start with the Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter, and Peace Park. After that, I’ll take you to top spots—famous landmarks, hidden gems, and local neighborhoods—based on your interests. The tour is flexible, so let me know what catches your eye from the itinerary—or just share what you’re curious about. Whether you’re into local food, cafés, shopping, museums, scenic views, or real local life, I can tailor the experience to your preferences. In total, I’ll guide you to about 5–10 spots. - Customizable private tours for maximum flexibility (5–10 spots to visit) - Local guides who love the city share insider knowledge and hidden gems of Nagasaki - Ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups ※ The tour will be conducted on foot, by public transportation, and by taxi. These transportation costs are not included in the tour price.

5.0(1)
7h
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Nagasaki Peace Tour with Local Guide
From $128.82
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

Discover the history of war and peace in Nagasaki. A local guide, a third-generation atomic bomb survivor, will lead you through the Atomic Bomb Museum, the Hypocenter Park, and the Peace Park while sharing personal stories and insights. This is an experience you can’t get just by reading online. Families with children are warmly welcome!!

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Taste Local Life: Nagasaki's Historical Street Walking Tour
From $103.06
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Discover Nagasaki’s rich cultural heritage and powerful historical legacy on this 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide. As a historic port city shaped by centuries of Chinese and European influence, Nagasaki offers a unique blend of architecture, faith, and daily life. It’s also a city that carries the profound memory of the atomic bombing in 1945, standing today as a beacon of peace and resilience. ・Visit Ming Dynasty-style temples like Sofukuji and Kofukuji, reflecting Nagasaki’s deep Chinese heritage ・Stroll along Temple Street and the iconic Spectacles Bridge, discovering stories of faith, trade, and survival ・Experience everyday life at Naka-dori Shopping Street, full of local snacks, souvenirs, and traditional charm

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3h 30m
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Nagasaki WW2 History and Culture Tour
From $644.11
👤Private Tour

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 Sake 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! On this tour we are able to visit 8 to 10 unique sites and spend as much time as required to throughly enjoy the experience. You will see so much more than an organized large group shore excursion, leaving one extremely satisfied at days end. This tour has been specifically set up for Shore Excursions and can be customized for earlier pick ups and drop offs.

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7h
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Nagasaki Private Customizable Full Day Tour
From $287.28
👤Private Tour

This private and customizable tour for Nagasaki City (in Nagasaki Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Nagasaki at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.

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8h
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Nagasaki Peace Park and Mt Inasa Panorama View from Nagasaki Port
From $238.32
👤Private TourNew

This private tour is exclusively for cruise passengers arriving at Nagasaki Matsugae Port, offering a comfortable and efficient 4.5-hour journey through the city’s top attractions. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide who will share insights into Nagasaki’s rich history and culture. Enjoy sweeping city views from the Mt. Inasa Slope Car, reflect on the past at the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, and experience local life with shopping and regional treats in Chinatown and around Megane Bridge. This hassle-free tour is perfect for making the most of your limited time in port.

4h 30m
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Must-See Nagasaki With A Local: Private & Personalized Walking Experience
From $210.6
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour🔥Likely to Sell Out

Nagasaki is so much more than its monuments and memorials, and, with your local host leading the way, you’ll see 10 of its most phenomenal attractions. Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, and see famous temples and shrines, like Fukusai-ji temple, the one-legged Sanno shrine, and Suwa shrine. Snap pictures of Meganebashi (spectacles) bridge and experience the city’s internationalized history will be tangible at stone-paved Dutch Slope (home to Western traders in the 1800s) and the old Dutch district, Dejima. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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Why Choose Atomic Bomb & Peace Memorial Tours in Nagasaki?

Historical Significance

Gain a profound understanding of a pivotal moment in world history and its lasting impact.

Respectful Exploration

Tours approach sensitive subjects with reverence, ensuring a thoughtful and educational experience.

Expert Guidance

Benefit from knowledgeable guides who provide context and personal stories often missed on self-guided visits.

Educational Value

Learn about the scientific, social, and political ramifications of nuclear warfare and the subsequent peace movement.

Focus on Peace

Understand Nagasaki's unwavering message of peace and hope to future generations.

Iconic Landmarks

Visit the key sites that define Nagasaki's modern identity, including the Hypocenter Park and Peace Statue.

Types of Atomic Bomb & Peace Memorial Tours in Nagasaki

Half-Day City & Memorial Tours

These comprehensive tours typically cover the main historical sites in Nagasaki. They are perfect for visitors with limited time who want to grasp the essence of the city's past and present.

Nagasaki Peace Park visitAtomic Bomb Museum explorationHypocenter ParkPeace Statue viewingGuide commentary on historical events

Private Guided Experiences

For a more personalized and in-depth journey, private tours offer flexibility and the opportunity to tailor the itinerary. Ideal for families or those with specific historical interests.

Customizable itineraryDedicated guideSmaller group sizeIn-depth historical narrativesQ&A opportunities

Combined History & Culture Tours

Some tours blend the somber remembrance of the atomic bombing with visits to Nagasaki's other significant cultural attractions, such as Glover Garden or Dejima. This offers a broader perspective on the city's history.

Atomic Bomb sitesGlover GardenDejima (former Dutch trading post)Historical context of foreign influenceCultural insights

What to Expect on Atomic Bomb & Peace Memorial Tours in Nagasaki

Duration

Most tours range from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the itinerary and whether they are combined with other attractions.

Weather

Nagasaki experiences a temperate climate. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are mild. Check the forecast and dress accordingly, as many sites are outdoors.

Group Size

Group sizes vary. Shared tours can range from 10-30 people, while private tours are typically for 1-8 people. This can influence the pace and interaction.

What's Included

Generally includes a licensed guide. Entrance fees to museums and attractions are often additional, so check the tour specifics carefully. Transportation may or may not be included.

Meeting Point

Meeting points are usually at convenient central locations, such as major hotels or train stations. Specific details are provided upon booking.

Costs

Prices typically start from $30 USD per person for group tours, with private tours costing significantly more. Factor in potential entrance fees and personal expenses.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you'll be on your feet for extended periods.

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Bring a light jacket or umbrella, as weather can change unexpectedly.

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Consider visiting the Atomic Bomb Museum first to establish context before visiting the Peace Park.

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Allow for quiet reflection time at the memorials; these are places of remembrance.

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Many tours do not include lunch, so plan to eat before or after your tour.

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Respect the solemn nature of the sites. Photography is permitted in most areas, but be mindful of others.

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If you have particular interests, a private tour allows for deeper dives into specific aspects of Nagasaki's history.

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Purchase tickets for attractions in advance if possible, or check if your tour includes them to save time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the main purpose of these Nagasaki tours?

A: These tours are designed to educate visitors about the tragic events of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, commemorate the victims, and highlight the city's journey towards peace and nuclear disarmament. They offer a solemn yet hopeful perspective.

Q:Are these tours suitable for children?

A: While the subject matter is serious, many tours present the information in an age-appropriate manner. It's advisable to check the tour operator's recommendations or consider the maturity of younger travelers before booking.

Q:How should I dress for a Nagasaki peace memorial tour?

A: It's best to dress respectfully and comfortably. Light, layered clothing is recommended due to the climate. Comfortable walking shoes are essential as you'll be doing a lot of walking.

Q:What is the difference between the Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum?

A: The Peace Park is an outdoor space with monuments dedicated to peace, including the iconic Peace Statue. The Atomic Bomb Museum is an indoor facility that houses artifacts, exhibits, and personal testimonies detailing the bombing and its aftermath.

Q:Do I need to book these tours in advance?

A: Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak travel seasons, to secure your spot and ensure availability. This also allows you to compare options from different operators.

Q:Is transportation included in most tours?

A: Transportation inclusion varies greatly. Some tours may offer pick-up and drop-off services, while others focus on guided walking tours starting from a central point. Always check the tour details for what's covered.

Q:Can I take photos during the tours?

A: Photography is generally permitted at the Peace Park and within the Atomic Bomb Museum, though there might be specific restrictions in certain exhibits. Always be considerate of the solemn atmosphere and other visitors.

Q:What if I want to visit other parts of Nagasaki on the same day?

A: Some tours are specifically designed to combine the memorial sites with other Nagasaki attractions like Dejima or Glover Garden, offering a broader historical perspective. Otherwise, you can often schedule self-guided exploration for other areas before or after a memorial tour.

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Why Visit Nagasaki?

Explore Nagasaki's unique blend of Japanese and Western influences, a port city with a rich history.

Discover Glover Garden's charming Western-style houses overlooking the stunning Nagasaki Bay.

Experience the poignant Peace Park, a powerful symbol of Nagasaki's resilience and hope.

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Japan's early international trade at Dejima.

Savor delicious local specialties like Champon noodles and castella cake, a true taste of Nagasaki.

Uncover Nagasaki's layered past, from its samurai roots to its atomic bomb legacy.

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Nagasaki experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather, characterized by moderate temperatures and lower humidity, making it ideal for outdoor exploration.

Best Months

The shoulder seasons, specifically April to May and September to October, are the best months to visit Nagasaki. These periods offer comfortable temperatures, beautiful scenery like cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage, and fewer crowds than the summer peak.

Peak Season

Summer, from June to August, is Nagasaki's peak season. Expect hot and humid conditions with frequent rain due to the rainy season and typhoon risk, but also vibrant festivals and lively tourist activity.

Off Season

Winter, from December to February, is Nagasaki's off-season. While cooler with occasional crisp days, it's generally mild, offering fewer crowds, lower accommodation prices, and a more tranquil experience.

Plan Your Nagasaki Trip

Transportation Tips

Getting around Nagasaki is quite straightforward, thanks to its efficient public transportation. The city's streetcar system is the most convenient and cost-effective way to navigate, with single rides costing around 120 yen. You can purchase a one-day pass for unlimited travel, which is excellent value. Buses also serve areas not covered by the streetcar. Taxis are readily available but more expensive. For scenic routes and a relaxed pace, consider walking in specific districts like Glover Garden or Dejima. Navigating Nagasaki is generally easy for tourists.

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