Island Nagasaki

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.

In this tour, you will have a chance to visit Gunkanjima island, the battleship island by cruising from Nagasaki city. Gunkan-Jima: A World Heritage Site that Supported Japan's Modernization In Nagasaki Prefecture, eight industrial heritage sites, including Battleship Island (Hashima Island Coal Mine), are registered as components of the World Heritage Site "Industrial Revolutionary Heritage of Meiji Japan: Iron and Steel Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industry. Nagasaki, which was a pioneer of Japan's modernization, is dotted with other modernization heritage sites, and there are a variety of heritage tours and guided tours available.

Once you explored Ojika on foot it's time to discover the beauty of its coastline. The volcanic coast has some curious cliffs and rock formations. The water is so clear that the equipment provided you will be able to see the fish and corals that lie under your kayak. If the weather is good and participants are physically fit you can even kayak to a nearby island to explore.

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.

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.

An immersive cultural experience and exciting time spent with locals. You will be catching horse mackerel that travel in school using a traditional rod sabiki that has many hooks on its line. This type of fishing is easy so even beginners can easily do it. If a school of mackerel gets attracted by the bait you can catch as many as 20+ of fish. A local will be watching over the whole process helping out if you struggle. A must try activity when traveling to an island!

On this guided tour we will take our guests on an exploratory walk around Ojika's downtown. We will visit some shops in search of local produce and local specialties, go see bonito being smoked, visit an old letterpress studio as well as a fishing port. On our way, we will talk Ojika's history and see some curious sights hidden from a tourist's eye. The goal of this tour is to familiarize our guests with the neighborhood they will be staying in so they can get the most out of their stay in Ojika.

An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local cuisine. The dishes chosen for this dinner`s menu are relatively easy to prepare so you can try making them once back home. An amazing souvenir to bring back with you from Ojika Island! This experience can be enjoyed greatly by any kind of traveler: solo, friends, couples, and families.

An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local traditions. Visit one of the local family's homes to join them for a cozy dinner night. During this experience, you will have a glimpse into the life of a family living on an island in Japan. You will learn about local customs and traditions, as well as how to make some local dishes that you will later have for dinner. The best part is that you get to share a dinner with your hosts, full of local delicacies, stories, and laughter. The evening spent with a local family will leave you with a full belly and a warm heart. This experience can be enjoyed greatly by any kind of traveler: solo, friends, couples, and families.

The craft of letterpress printing is becoming increasingly rare around the world, especially in Japan. The owner of the workshop is very passionate and determined to preserve this craft as Ojika's culture overall. Inside the studio, you will find thousands of old types. The sight will leave you in awe! This activity is greatly enjoyed by those who love crafts. Children, as well as adults, really enjoy making their own designs and imprinting them using the press machine.

The field for the experience is a terraced rice field. The bay overlooking Kujuku Islands spreads out before your eyes, creating a special space where you can feel all the mountains, sea and satoyama of Japan. Local rice farmers will guide you on a walk through terraced rice fields, where the original landscape of the Japanese countryside has been preserved. In addition to the methods and history of Japanese rice cultivation, the tour also includes the history and lifestyle customs of the area.

Gunkanjima was used to mine coal during Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution. This digital museum recreates the island during its mining days using digital technology.

Terraced rice fields spread out against the spectacular backdrop of the Kujuku Islands. This is where your own special culinary experience begins. In cooperation with local farmers, a restaurant will be opened for that day only. A special farmhouse lunch using plenty of fresh local produce. The dishes, served on handmade bamboo plates, look and taste exceptional. Visitors can experience traditional cooking methods such as cooking rice in a wood-fired kamado and making kappo chicken steamed in a bamboo bowl. A precious experience that can only be had here, savoured with all five senses. Enjoy yourself to your heart’s content in the beautiful natural surroundings. Families are also welcome. Why not forget your everyday life and refresh your body and mind? This is also a great outdoor experience for children, so please bring the whole family.

A very fun activity for both adults and children. Making your rice cakes from scratch traditionally is a great way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. The location is amazing, with a house being an old Japanese folk house with a bathhouse and gallery inside. The instructor is very welcoming and friendly. And rice cakes taste amazing with different toppings that the instructor will prepare for you in advance. This activity is a must for all the foodies out there.

It is a set that you can spend a wonderful beach time on an island trip! When visiting Goto, it is a quiet beach that can not be removed from the sightseeing plan. I'm going to a cobalt blue beach, so I want to relax and listen to the sound of the waves! I must guess that! At that time, if there is a quick beach set, you can spread the rug on the white sand beach and relax.

We wanted to make beach clean-up a bit more fun and adventurous. So we took our popular activity: sea kayaking, and gave it more purpose. Guests will kayal to a remote beach and give it much-needed makeover. All participants will also receive our original handmade beach clean-up kit. An amazing souvenir from Ojika Island.

In terraced rice fields with a spectacular view of Kujuku Islands in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, where the original landscape of the Japanese countryside still remains, you can join the rice farmers of these terraced rice fields and experience the agricultural work (planting seedlings, harvesting rice, weeding, etc.) that is possible at that time of year. On request, we can also offer you the experience of making plates and chopsticks from bamboo. By visiting the rice paddies, you can use all five senses to feel nature, a healing experience that cannot be experienced in everyday life. Interaction with the producers and local people is also an enjoyable moment.

In Fukue island, all what we have is the great nature. So we hope that you can feel blessed by the smell of the ocean. also be amazed by the beautiful art that are made of the contrast of blue and green of this island.

you will have the best time in this island. quiet beach, sunset, sounds of waves with nice music, and good food. what else you need?

Car-sharing on Iki Island maximizes the unique charm of the island. By sharing cars, you can easily access beautiful nature and historical landmarks, fully enjoying the local attractions. Feel the wind along the coastline and immerse yourself in the island's distinctive atmosphere, making your journey more memorable. Through car-sharing, you can discover hidden gems and local recommendations, fostering connections with the islanders and offering a chance to explore not just tourist spots but also the local culture. Whether it's an active island tour or a leisurely drive, car-sharing provides a new and immersive way to savor the allure of Iki Island.