Nagasaki City Tour with Tea Ceremony

Tour Overview

This Nagasaki shore excursion will take you to discover Takeo city through visiting the must-see place – Yoko Museum complex including the lovely Keishu-en Japanese Garden and classic wooden teahouse Mifune-Jaya. Take a glance at the horror of atomic bombing in Nagasaki in the Peace Memorial Park.

Who This Tour Is For:

• Travelers interested in Japanese history and culture.
• Guests who would like to experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
• Visitors who appreciate Japanese gardens, architecture, and aesthetics.
• Travelers seeking a combination of cultural sightseeing and a relaxing local experience.
• Cruise guests looking for a private and immersive shore excursion.

Full Itinerary

Pickup at Nagasaki Port

Upon arrival at Nagasaki Port, meet your private guide and driver and begin your cultural shore excursion. Your English-speaking guide will welcome you with a signboard before proceeding by comfortable chartered car or coach.

Peace Memorial Park

Begin your sightseeing at Peace Memorial Park, a significant landmark commemorating the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Take a peaceful walk through the park and see its monuments and symbolic sculptures while learning about Nagasaki's history and its enduring message of peace.

Yoko Museum & Keishu-En Japanese Garden

We continue with a scenic drive to Takeo city. We will stop at Yoko Museum to explore ancient ceramics as well as porcelain from Tang to Qing dynasty which is the most well-being dynasty of feudal China. There are various items in the museum as valuable masterpieces, for example, the Blue and white baluster fish jar from Yuan Dynasty, Vase Peach Bloom Gaze, or Biscuit porcelain model of dragon boat from Qing Dynasty.

We can visit the Keishuen Garden regarded as the artwork treasure following the Japanese style. Take a stroll along the grassy yard with the background of colorful flowers and enjoy the man-made waterfall with a unique structure of over 2000 tons of rock.

Traditional Tea Ceremony at Teahouse Mifune-Jaya

Then, we walk to the Teahouse Mifune-Jaya for tea drinking experience in Japanese style. You will feel an elegant space when enjoying tea in this special style of the symbolic wooden plate.

Participate in a traditional tea ceremony and observe the graceful preparation and serving of matcha. Learn about the etiquette, movements, and philosophy behind the ceremony while enjoying the calm and refined atmosphere of the teahouse.

Scenic Drive through Dejima

On the way back toward Nagasaki, enjoy a drive through Dejima, the historic former trading settlement that played an important role in Japan's international trade during the Edo period. Admire the area from the comfort of your vehicle while your guide provides background about its role in Nagasaki's history.

Return to Nagasaki Port

After the day's cultural experiences, relax during the private transfer back to Nagasaki Port. You will return to the port with ample time before the ship's scheduled departure.

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