Nagasaki WW2 History and Culture Tour

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Nagasaki WW2 History and Culture Tour

By Shannon Lefebvre

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9h
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Selective hotel pickup

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.

Activity location

Sohonzan Shrine
- 1567 Seihichō Jikibagō
- 851-3305, Saikai, Nagasaki, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sohonzan Shrine
- 1567 Seihichō Jikibagō
- 851-3305, Saikai, Nagasaki, Japan

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Large Group Day Tour in English

9h
Opening hours: Thu 8:00am-5:00pm
English

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

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$1,568.11 x 1 Traveler$1,568.11

Total

Extra large tour group in English

9h
Opening hours: Thu 8:00am-5:00pm
English

Duration: 9 hours: A customizable tour that can be shortened if necessary. Client may choose their start and finishing times.
Lunch and Beverages: A Western or Japanese styled lunch is provided. This may be a sit down or on the go experience.
Toyota Hiace Commuter Van: A professional private driver and native English Speaking guide is standard.
Features: A vehicle that seats 12 but has limited luggage space. Therefore 10 passengers might be a better fit.
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$2,221.50 x 1 Traveler$2,221.50

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sohonzan Shrine

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

35m
Admission ticket included

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.

Inasayama Observation Deck

20m
Admission ticket included

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.

Location

Activity location

Sohonzan Shrine
- 1567 Seihichō Jikibagō
- 851-3305, Saikai, Nagasaki, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sohonzan Shrine
- 1567 Seihichō Jikibagō
- 851-3305, Saikai, Nagasaki, Japan

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