Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Discover Nagasaki on a fully customizable tour. Choose what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and the local partner will arrange a tour to suit you. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then choose to sites you wish to visit depending on your interests. Example 6-hour Itinerary: Meet your guide at your hotel in Nagasaki and first visit Nagasaki Peace Park. See the Peace Statue, a symbol of the city and of world peace. Walk through Nagasaki Hypocenter Park built on the site of the epicenter of the blast, and see the poignant cenotaph and the surviving wall of the Urakami Cathedral. Visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and learn more about the bombing of the city and subsequent efforts to promote peace between nations. See a variety of historic exhibits and poignant artifacts which were recovered in subsequent years. Explore the Chinatown district of Nagasaki and learn about the port which allowed for cultural exchange between East and West for centuries. Have lunch at a local restaurant and sample dishes such as Chanpon noodles and Sara Udon noodles. After lunch, visit the historic Oura Church which served as a place of worship for Nagasaki's Christian residents since the mid-1800s. Designated as a National Treasure, it is Japan’s oldest surviving church. Continue the tour to Glover Garden, a collection of western homes and buildings reassembled around the house of the Scottish entrepreneur, Thomas Blake Glover.

Take in the solemn beauty of Nagasaki Peace Park and the Hypocenter Park, followed by an eye opening tour of the Atomic Bomb Museum. Nagasaki Peace Park was estabolished in 1955, in memorium of the impact of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city. The park is a fitting tribute, and it's well manicured beauty is a must see when visiting this city Between the Peace Park and the Atomic bomb museum lies the Hypocenter Park, and monument marking the groun zero of the bombs impact. The history is quite solemn but the park is a beautful and popular cherry blossom viewing site as well Next stop is the Atomic Bomb Museum, a museum that everybody should visit at some point in their lives. Learn about the history, and present state of nuclear weapons, and gain a new appreciation for peace. Finish the tour with a short walk to the Sanno Shrine, and the One Legged Torii Gate marking its path. The Torii gate was half destoryed during the 1945 atomic bombing, but continues to stand tall. Just past the gate there are two magnificent Camphor trees that were both stripped clean by the blast, yet persisted and are still alive and flourishing today. A positve note to end the tour with!

Download a vibrant MP3 Self-Guided Audio Tour combined with a fully detailed map of the area of your tour. Nagasaki reflects Japan’s rich history and brilliant culture as people. This tour will take you along a journey beginning at a 200 year long period of national isolation. You will see the beauty of Glover Gardens, along with the man made marvel that was the island of Dejima. Experience the infectious Chinatown bustling with warmth and pride as well as the calming temples of Buddhist history. Go along the difficult path that was the atomic bombing of World War Two with many points of interest and historical density including the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture to learn of the strength of the Japanese people. A truly unforgettable tour rich in history and emotion.  Please note that this is a Downloadable Self-Guided Audio Tour, therefore you will have no physical tour guide leading you through your travels.

Embrace this unique opportunity to partake in “hanami”, the cherished Japanese practice of cherry blossom viewing that remains a hidden treasure for many travelers. With your host, you'll delve into a tradition where locals gather under blooming sakura to celebrate the arrival of spring. Your adventure begins in a park that's a mosaic of history and nature, where the cherry blossoms stand guard over storied paths. Your host will tell you the tales behind the scenery, connecting you with the park's past as you take in the peaceful surroundings. A stroll by the Nakashima river lets you join locals in one of their favorite spring pastimes: pausing to appreciate the simple pleasure of cherry blossoms along the banks. Here, in these moments, Nagasaki’s culture comes to life through the stories your guide shares. Next, you'll dive into the vibrant world of a local “depachika”, Japan's answer to a food lover's paradise. With your host's help, you'll choose from an array of bento boxes filled with regional flavors and seasonal specialties, creating the perfect picnic spread. Your host will then lead you to a quiet spot, away from the well-trodden tourist paths. Settle down for a picnic that’s as much about community and conversation as it is about food and flowers. It’s a chance to live the local rhythm of Nagasaki during sakura season. This experience is about connection — to a place, its people, and their customs. You’ll come away with a sense of Nagasaki's heartbeat during cherry blossom season, having shared in a tradition that's a treasured slice of local life.