Nagasaki Cultural and WW2 History Tour | 8 hours to 9 hours

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Executive Tour Option
2 Adults x $1,607.25
$3,214.50
Approx Total
$3,214.50
Private 2 person Tea Ceremony: Experience a bespoke Green Tea Ceremony in the middle of the natural Green Tea fields of Ureshino with a Sommelier.
Executive Tour: Travel in Luxury and Comfort and be treated to the highest level of service on your special day in Nagasaki.
Fully inclusive food and drink: A Japanese Omakase (gourmet) lunch is provided as well as a variety of alcoholic drinks during the day.
Toyota Estima: Enjoy space and complete attention to detail as we travel all around Nagasaki Prefecture.
Private Sake Tasting: Enjoy the best Sake of the region in a traditional setting.
Pickup included
Large Group Day Tour
2 Adults x $1,504.66
$3,009.32
Approx Total
$3,009.32
Duration: 9 hours: A fully customizable tour that can be lengthened or shortened as desired.
Lunch and Refreshments: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided.
Toyota Hiace: A real people mover that seats 9 comfortably and designed for larger than average passengers.
Vehicle Specs: The spacious Toyota Hiace Van is wheelchair accessible.
Pickup included
Small Group Day Tour
2 Adults x $683.94
$1,367.88
Approx Total
$1,367.88
Duration: 9 hours: A fully customizable tour that can be lengthened or shortened if desired.
Lunch and Refreshments: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided.
Toyota Prius: A vehicle that seats 3 comfortably but can seat 4 average sized adults.
Pickup included
Medium Group Day Tour
2 Adults x $1,094.30
$2,188.60
Approx Total
$2,188.60
Duration: 9 hours: A fully customizable tour that can be lengthened or shortened if desired.
Lunch and Refreshments: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided
Toyota Estima: A luxury minivan that seats 6 people comfortably but can seat 7 average sized adults.
Vehicle Specs: Oversized/ limited mobility groups will be encouraged to upgrade to the more spacious Toyota Hiace Van.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • On the go lunch or sit down picnic is provided on the day depending on weather and time constraints.
  • WiFi on board
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are provided at certain times of the day.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Still and sparkling water is provided throughout the day together.
  • Gratuities

Overview

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.

Itinerary

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    The first thing you see is the huge Torii (Gate Entrance of Shinto Shrines) and you know from its sheer size you know this is not a normal location. The Sohonzan Shrine ticks every box and cultural component. In its own right it is one of the highlight attractions of the whole day. I know that a lot of people will say, not another Shrine, but its always been such a beautiful and awe inspiring location, I am absolutely sure you will be glad to not have missed it!

    30 minutes

  • Saikai Bridge

    Hario Straits is one of Japan's three fastest flowing currents and is famous for its whirlpools created by the seawater from the expansive Omura Bay rushing through the narrow strait during the changing tides. The rate of the whirlpools increases particularly at springtime and there is also a beautiful park where we can enjoy a picnic and the seasonal flowers.

    30 minutes

  • Hario Radio Tower

    A real historical and important WW2 site that still remains in Nagasaki to this day, is called the Hario Transmission Towers. They were the starting point of the message sent by officials to proceed with the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a result of this, the Hario Transmission Towers will forever be remember if only in an infamous way.

    30 minutes

  • Umegae Sake Brewery

    Every now and then in my travels around Nagasaki Prefecture you come upon a special place that instantly makes a strong and lasting impression on you. Umegae Sake Brewery is just one of these places and as a result of this positive and uplifting experience we intend to make this location a regular attraction on our full day tours. The fact that they allow customers to explore the factory at their own leisure is not customary at all in the Sake Brewing world. There are a huge variety of Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) Shochu (Japanese Distilled Spirits) and Liqueurs (including Japan's famous Plum wine) more than enough to satisfy everyone. On sunny days, we have a picnic lunch in the traditional Japanese gardens on site. Doesn't get any better than this!

    30 minutes

  • Mukyudo

    Mukyudo during World War II, was the air-raid shelter of the former Miyamura Elementary and Junior High School. The reason why this Air Raid Shelter is unique when compared to others is the fact that both male and female students as well as their teachers at the time were responsible for making and maintaining the shelter. Not only was the shelter used as a classroom in times of bombing by the Allied Forces but was also used by the community in and around the school. As most of the towns members were elderly (most of the men were away fighting in the war) the students were basically responsible for protecting their community from foreign forces.

    20 minutes

  • Katashima Torpedo Base Ruin

    A couple of wrong turns here and there but eventually I located the empty building and explored. What I found was beyond expectations! A massive empty building that was the school`s training facilities with a dock nearby which was the mooring station for the submarine or submarines. Not a lot is known about this place especially in regards to written material but just through visual inspection and using my imagination I could truly picture a scenario where once this place was a running and fully operation Submarine Naval Training Center before and during WW2.

    30 minutes

  • Hasami Ceramics Festival

    Hasami Ceramics Museum is a place that all Ceramic and Porcelain enthusiasts should visit whilst traveling in and around Nagasaki Prefecture. Not only does it display Japanese and specifically Hasami Porcelain but it takes you on a historical tour of ceramics from around the globe and how these influences and techniques from abroad have made it all the way to Japan and into the Hasami Ceramic Community.

    30 minutes

  • Nagasaki Peace Park

    Nagasaki Peace Park today is a very peaceful place to stroll about and reflect on this frightening event in mankind's history. Let's hope that the mistakes of the past are never repeated again and the world can live peacefully without Nuclear threats of destruction. A walk around this solemn but special place always provides me with the strength and resolve that the mistakes of the past happen again and we should always do everything humanly possible to make this happen as a human race.

    30 minutes

  • Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

    It is a very sobering place and definitely not for the faint hearted as the stories, exhibits and pictures are extremely graphic. There hasn't been a time when i haven't seen someone crying out loud and or emotionally uncontrollable. This museum definitely isn't every one's cup of tea. However, it is important to remember history and not to forget about the past as this is the way we don't make the same mistakes of the past.

    35 minutes

  • Inasayama Observation Deck

    The Mount Inasa Nightview in Nagasaki is a unbelievable place to visit. The daytime views are in a world of there own but in relation to the nighttime view it rates rather poorly in my opinion. Words don't explain this incredible place like the way they should and this view needs to be seen to be believed. Without a doubt one of the most scenic views in all of Nagasaki and probably in all of Japan. It is a place that I try to bring every visitor and customer that comes to Nagasaki as it really brings out the highlights of everything Nagasaki has to offer in terms of beauty and nature from its scenic location to its panorama.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Best tour we had in Japan

Published on Apr, 2025

We had a great day with Shannon - in the rain! He is so knowledgeable about the area, the Japanese customs and history. He takes you to several points of interest that most tourists would not see and we loved the entire day. Highly recommend this tour

Excellent thought-provoking experience

Published on Apr, 2025

My grandfather had been a prisoner of war in Nagasaki in 1945 and so this was quite a personal journey for me. Shannon was fantastic, researching the locations that would be relevant for us, explaining the history and the locations, and giving us space to absorb everything in our own time. I 100% recommend Shannon and this tour.

A journey worth taking

Published on Jan, 2025

When you arrive in a new city you have no idea what makes that city tick. This tour takes you on a journey and shows you that Nagasaki has a somber past, but also an incredible soul of resilience, and a future in the hands of some hard working young people. We, my teenage son and partner, thoroughly enjoyed our day with Shannon. Life is a journey, and this one is worth taking.

Great tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

I had a fun tour! A variety of stops and a nice lunch of chanpon. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and we had a good conversation during the drive.

WW2 sites rarely seen

Published on Nov, 2024

Shannon was awesome. So much fun and so knowledgeable. Traveled in a very comfy van to places you'd never see on a cruise ship tour. If you like WW2 history - this is the tour for you.

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