Supported languages

English/Japanese

Tour Overview

This is a barrier-free tour that allows you to leisurely explore Nagasaki, the "city of hills."

From the cruise terminal, it's a 3-minute walk to Glover Garden. Take the Glover Sky Road, Japan's first inclined elevator to be officially recognized as a "road," straight up the hill. Electric wheelchairs are available for free rental within the garden, allowing you to comfortably stroll through the cobblestone paths on your way down. For lunch, enjoy the authentic taste of Champon at Shikairou, the restaurant where it originated. In the afternoon, visit Dejima, a reconstructed Edo-period trading post. A wheelchair-accessible course is available, allowing you to experience the history of Japan-Netherlands exchange during the period of national isolation.

Nagasaki is often thought to be "unsuitable for wheelchair users," but in reality, it has a wealth of unique barrier-free facilities, such as inclined elevators and electric wheelchair rentals. Overcoming challenges in this hilly city is also one of the tour's attractions.

Tour Highlights

• The Glover Sky Road (inclined elevator) makes the slope barrier-free. Free rental of electric wheelchairs is available.

• Enjoy an authentic champon lunch at Shikairou. This is the restaurant where champon originated, and it even has an elevator!

• Dejima has a fully wheelchair-accessible course. You can tour the Dutch trading post from the Edo period in a wheelchair.

• All spots are within walking distance and tram distance from the terminal. No long-distance travel required.

• Accessible restrooms are available at all locations. Guides have already mapped the locations of the restrooms.

itinerary

*Depending on the cruise schedule, the itinerary may be rearranged, or some destinations may be omitted.

Examples of accessible locations

Glover Garden

This facility preserves and opens to the public the residences of foreign merchants who lived in Nagasaki from the late Edo period to the Meiji era. The most famous is the Glover House, the oldest wooden Western-style building in Japan (a nationally important cultural property), built in 1863, and the residence of Thomas Glover, a merchant from Scotland. From the grounds, a spectacular view of Nagasaki Harbor unfolds, and it is also known as the setting for Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly." In 2015, it was registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution."

Accessibility Information

• Take the Glover Sky Road (inclined elevator) to Gate 2 (free of charge, wheelchair accessible).

• Free rental of electric wheelchairs (Gates 1 & 2, Exit Management Building)

• The park is equipped with elevators and moving walkways.

• Multipurpose restroom with ostomy facilities and adult diaper changing station available.

• Caution: There is a steep slope before the Sky Road; assistance is recommended.

Dejima

Built in 1636, this artificial island served as the sole gateway between Japan and the West for approximately 200 years during Japan's period of national isolation. Today, the original buildings have been faithfully restored, allowing visitors to experience the captain's quarters and the daily lives of Dutch trading post staff. There are also extensive displays of miniature models and trade goods. In 2017, the Omote-mon Bridge was completed, making it possible to "enter" Dejima via the same route as in the past.

Accessibility Information

• Wheelchair-accessible courses are available within the park.

• Wheelchair rental available

• Private elevator available

• Multipurpose toilet available

• The surrounding sidewalks are relatively flat.

Examples of accessible restaurants

Shikairo

Founded in 1899, this Nagasaki restaurant is known as the birthplace of champon. Located near Matsugae Terminal, the five-story building is equipped with two elevators. There is also a multi-purpose restroom with ostomy facilities on the fourth floor, making it the most accessible restaurant for wheelchair users. The authentic champon, with its chewy thick noodles and plenty of vegetables, has had the same taste since its founding. A "Champon Museum" is also located on the second floor.

Recommended dishes: Chanpon, Sara Udon Budget: Lunch from 1,200 yen

Accessibility Information

• Two elevators are available.

• There is a multipurpose restroom (equipped for ostomates) on the 4th floor.

• Parking available for people with disabilities.

About Guide Services

The driver will also serve as your guide. Please note that depending on parking conditions, it may not be possible to provide guidance outside the vehicle. Also, please be aware that the number of languages ​​spoken may be limited.

If you require a dedicated guide, we can arrange this for you. Please feel free to contact us.

Please read before making a reservation.

• Please inform us of the wheelchair size and weight (manual/electric) when making your reservation.

• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather and traffic conditions.

• The event will be held even in the event of rain.

• To ensure smooth communication on the day of the event, please be sure to register for WhatsApp or LINE.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 48 hours prior: Full refund

24-48 hours prior: 50% refund

Within 24 hours: No refunds.

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Important Notes