Useful Visitor Services
Professional Guide Service
Nagahama City Certified Regional Interpreter Guides
The Nagahama City Certified Regional Interpreter Guides are a group of professional tour guides who have been accredited by the City of Nagahama. They possess proficiency in English and bring a wealth of expertise regarding the local area. Their services encompass a broad spectrum of interests, including Nagahama’s natural beauty, historical sites, cultural richness, and traditional practices. These guides are committed to providing visitors with exceptional hospitality and insightful tours, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience throughout their stay in Nagahama.
Whether for private tours or business-related visits, individuals are encouraged to reach out to the Nagahama Tourist Association for an engaging exploration of what Nagahama has to offer.
Nagahama Excursion Passport
The Nagahama Excursion Passport is a convenient sightseeing pass that provides admission to 12 popular attractions in Nagahama City. Valid for two consecutive days from the first use, it offers excellent value for visitors exploring multiple sites.
Validity period:
Two consecutive days from the date of first use (within the specified usage period).
Price:
1,700 yen per person (tax included).
sales locations:
Online, Nagahama Station Tourist Information Center, participating attractions, accommodations, roadside stations, and selected convenience store ticket services
HOw to use:
Simply present the QR code for contactless admission at participating facilities.
Official Website:
Excursion Passport Admission Sites:
- Nagahama Castle Historical Museum >>
- Nagahama Railway Square >>
- Keiunkan Guesthouse >>
- Yanmar Museum >>
- Kaiyodo Figure Museum >>
- Nagahama Hikiyama Museum >>
- Kunitomo Gun Museum >>
- Azai Historical Folk Museum >>
- Gosenken no Yakata
- Odani Castle Sengoku Historical Museum >>
- Takatsuki Kannon no Sato Historical Folk Museum >>
- Marukobune-no-Yakata Museum
Excursion Passport NOTES:
- Valid for two consecutive days from the date of first use.
- Admission is limited to one entry per participating facility.
- No refunds, exchanges, extensions, or reissues.
- Please check opening hours and closing days before visiting.
- Valid only for the purchaser and cannot be transferred or resold.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts or special offers.
- Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions or events.
Bicycle Rental for Self-Guided Sightseeing
Various JR stations offer bicycle rental services, allowing for drop-offs in Nagahama City and neighboring Maibara City. Both city bikes and electric bicycles are available for rent.
*Bicycle rentals at Nagahama Station are managed by the Nagahama and Maibara Tourism Association Tour Center, located on the first floor of the Ekimachi Terrace building at the station’s East Gate.
Nagahama & Maibara Tourism Association Tour Center
Hours: 9:00 am–5:00 pm / Bicycle Rental: ¥500 / E-bike ¥1,000 / Deposit: ¥800 (one-way: non-refundable)
Nagahama Overview
For general city information, including transportation access into the city, visit our overview!