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Sasebo, Nagasaki: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide
Eight hours with an English-speaking guide on foot and by public transport: the port waterfront, the Yonkacho arcade, the Pearl Sea Resort boat and Tenkaiho, with fares and tickets paid as you go.
US$194 each · US$388 for two · No meeting point in the listing; agree the Miura terminal
Fits a 9-hour call instead: Nagasaki Private Tour by Car from Sasebo Port · US$320 each · US$640 for two →
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
You make your own way to the meeting point
- The route begins at Sasebo Port and follows the same ground as this guide's first model day, with a guide to handle the bus and the boat tickets.
- It is the cheaper way to be guided here: the price is for the guide alone, and the listing says it is wheelchair accessible.
- Free cancellation 24 hours ahead.
Couples on a 10-hour call who want company and commentary on the bus-and-boat day rather than a car.
No reviews yet. Transport, the Pearl Queen ticket and entrance fees are all extra, as are the guide's own expenses during the tour, and no meeting point is given in the listing, so agree the terminal by message. Eight hours needs a 10-hour call.
The day, stop by stop
- 1 hr 30 minBegin your tour at Sasebo Port, a historic naval port with a unique international atmosphere. You can see large vessels and enjoy a stroll along the waterfront at Sasebo Seaside Park. It is a great place to feel the sea breeze and learn about the city’s identity as a port town shaped by its naval history.
- 2 hr 30 minExplore Yonkacho Shopping Center, famous for being the longest straight shopping arcade in Japan. This vibrant district is the heart of local life, offering a wide variety of shops from traditional crafts to modern fashion.
- Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort · 2 hr 30 minNext, head to Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort, a beautiful gateway to the 208 islands of Kujukushima. This resort offers diverse ways to enjoy the national park.
- Tenkaiho · 1 hr 30 minEnd your tour at Tenkaiho Observatory, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the Kujukushima islands. From here, you can see a 180-degree panoramic view of the islands scattered across the blue sea.
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Transportation fees
- Private transportation
- Guide's necessary expenses during the tour
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Travel Japan Together.
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Before you book
Is the Sasebo, Nagasaki: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide worth it from the Sasebo cruise port?
Eight hours with an English-speaking guide on foot and by public transport: the port waterfront, the Yonkacho arcade, the Pearl Sea Resort boat and Tenkaiho, with fares and tickets paid as you go. Best for: Couples on a 10-hour call who want company and commentary on the bus-and-boat day rather than a car.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours. The tour runs 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Eight hours plus the hour kept before all-aboard: a call of about ten hours.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
No reviews yet. Transport, the Pearl Queen ticket and entrance fees are all extra, as are the guide's own expenses during the tour, and no meeting point is given in the listing, so agree the terminal by message. Eight hours needs a 10-hour call.
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