Taste Local Life : Nagasaki's Historical Street Walking Tour

3h30
By walk
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Stop At: 長崎電気軌道(株), 4-5 Ōbashimachi, Nagasaki, 852-8134, Japan

A great way to travel in this lovely city. Easy to get around with clear signs. We'll move to Sofukuji temple by this tram from Nagasaki station.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sofukuji Temple, 7-5 Kajiyamachi, Nagasaki 850-0831 Nagasaki Prefecture

Sofukuji is a Rinzai temple built in the Nanchuan architectural style of China in 1629. Daimon Gate, Daeleon Hall (The Main Hall) is designated as a National Important Cultural Property of National Treasures. All of the Vermilion gates and buildings of “Sanmon, Gohodo, Shokoro and Maso-gate” are full of spectacular colors.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Kofukuji Temple, 4-32 Teramachi, Nagasaki 850-0872 Nagasaki Prefecture

Kofukuji is also the birthplace of Japanese kidney beans, Mincho kanji characters, Kofukuji dining tables and so on.

After Kofukuji, we will expeller the middle-aged shopping street with the oldest history of Nagasaki city.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Motenashiya, 6-24 Uonomachi, Nagasaki 850-0874 Nagasaki Prefecture

"Motenashi ya" is a tourist information center and souvenir shop operated by the landlady. It is located near Megane Bridge in Nagasaki. Useful maps and materials on touring Nagasaki, as well as highly-selected fashionable Nagasaki souvenirs are available. There is also a free space for relaxation, complete with electrical outlets for charging devices.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Spectacles Bridge (Meganebashi), Uonomachi, Nagasaki 50-0874 Nagasaki Prefecture

The Spectacles Bridge is the oldest arcuate stone bridge in existence born in 1634. During that time, it was considered part of the Kofukuji entrance for the native Chinese. The heart-shaped stone wall is regarded as a wonderful spot embedded with the revetment of the Nakajima river.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hamamachi Arcade (Hamanmachi Shopping Street), Hamamachi, Nagasaki 850-0853 Nagasaki Prefecture

Long covered shopping arcades are quite something - stretching for hundreds of meters in different directions, often decorated which local emblems and colourful banners. Hamamachi arcade offers a large variety of traditional and modern shops and restaurants, while staying warm and dry.

Duration: 25 minutes

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Entry/Admission - 長崎電気軌道(株)
  • Entry/Admission - Sofukuji Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kofukuji Temple
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please wear shoes that are easy to walk in
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
75% Food
35% Original
30%