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Nagasaki Gunkanjima Battleship Island Private Guide Tour

Location Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
$159.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Gunkanjima, also known as "Battleship Island," offers a haunting glimpse into Japan’s industrial past, set against the stunning backdrop of Nagasaki. This immersive journey begins at Nagasaki Station, providing an effortless gateway to a historical adventure that you won't soon forget.

  • 🏷️ Early Bird Special: Enjoy a 13% discount on your Gunkanjima Cruise, which includes a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
  • 🚢 Gunkanjima Cruise: Experience a scenic ferry ride with breathtaking views of Nagasaki Port and its surrounding islands.
  • 🗣️ An expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, sharing captivating stories about Gunkanjima’s rich history and cultural significance.
  • 🏛️ Visit the Gunkanjima Digital Museum, where interactive exhibits bring the island's coal mining days to life and educate visitors about its UNESCO World Heritage status.
  • 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 5 hours, allowing ample time to absorb the island's haunting beauty and historical depth.
  • 📍 Conveniently depart from Nagasaki Station, ensuring easy access to your adventure.
  • 🌊 Enjoy approximately 40–50 minutes of landing time on Gunkanjima, with guided stops at three designated viewing points for historical insights.
  • 👟 Please wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be following a 220-meter round-trip route with stunning views and engaging commentary.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group of 6~8 people
Please select the option that matches the total number of participants, including children.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Gunkanjima Cruise Ticket (Shared-ride)
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Round-trip Transportation Fee
  • Admission fee to Gunkanjima Digital Museum
  • Personal Expenses (meal, drink, souvenir etc)

Meeting point
The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.
The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.
Return details
The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.
The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.

  • Gunkanjima Digital Museum
    Gunkanjima Digital Museum This museum offers an immersive look into the history of Gunkanjima, from its coal mining days to its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s an ideal alternative for visitors who may not be able to access the island due to weather or other restrictions. With interactive exhibits and detailed displays, the museum provides a rich, educational experience for both adults and children interested in Japan’s industrial past and modern history.
  • Nagasaki’s Battleship Island – Gunkanjima (Hashima Island) Located about 15 km off the coast of Nagasaki City, Hashima Island—better known as Gunkanjima (“Battleship Island”)—earned its nickname from its warship-like silhouette. Once a bustling coal mining hub, the island was home to over 5,000 residents at its peak, making it the most densely populated place in the world at the time. Abandoned since 1974, Gunkanjima now stands as a haunting symbol of Japan’s industrial era. In July 2015, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution."

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We accept only children above 3 years old to join the tour. If you are bringing children of elementary school age or preschool age, please sign and submit the Parent/Guardian Pledge.
  • Due to the rule from Nagasaki city, preschooler who is under 6 years old, is not allowed to go to the deck place. And please have the seats inside. And for parents, please have seats inside with your children (at least one adult accompany).
  • In summer, the temperature is often up to 40℃, also, very cold and windy in winter in Gunkanjima.
  • A reason on the safety can't use an umbrella in the tour facilities in GUNKANJIMA. Please bring a rain jacket and a raincoat on a rainy day.
  • The reflected light is very bright as there is no shade on the tour route, so we strongly recommend bringing a wide-brimmed hat and something to drink during the summer season. Please wear light and comfortable clothing.
  • Please put on sneakers or shoes with flat soles.
  • Landing time on the island is approximately 40–50 minutes, depending on wave conditions, in accordance with Nagasaki City regulations.
  • During your visit, you'll follow a 220-meter round-trip route, stopping at three designated viewing points where the guide will provide explanations using historical photos from the island's mining era.
  • If you have any disabilities (including handicaps) that may interfere with your ability to board the ship, or if you have a chronic illness or other medical condition, please let us know in advance so that we can determine if you can board the ship, because there is a risk that your condition may get worse.
  • Please note that, depending on the weather and sea conditions of the day, landing on Gunkanjima may not be possible even if conditions in the port are calm. This is because there is a great difference between the waves in Nagasaki Port and the waves around Gunkanjima. We will refund the ticket for the Gunkanjima Cruise if the ship's operation has been suspended.
  • In the event that the ship has departed from the port but landing on Gunkanjima is not possible due to high waves, the cruise will return to port early. We will refund the difference between the landing tour fee and the cruising tour fee.
  • Please note that Gunkanjima tours are highly dependent on weather conditions, and landing on the island is not always guaranteed. If the ferry is cancelled on the day due to weather, the tour will automatically be replaced with a city sightseeing itinerary, including a visit to the Gunkanjima Digital Museum. This revised 6-hour itinerary can be customized at your discretion and will include a private taxi. In this case, we will refund the ferry ticket fee; however, please understand that all other tour costs are non-refundable.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Nagasaki Gunkanjima Battleship Island Private Guide Tour

    Location Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
    $159.91
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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