What you'll do

Centuries ago, Chinese traders settled in Nagasaki – Japan’s only “open port” city. Most of the city’s street food is of Chinese origin and you’ll taste a few at Chinatown, like Champon (noodles in a pork broth topped with seafood) or Kakuni Manju, steamed buns filled with tender pork belly. Try Nikuman (bao buns) or Omura sushi, then satisfy your sweet tooth – Nagasaki’s is insatiable! Introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Castella, a fluffy sponge cake, is a must-try, as are traditional confections like Manjū (filled dough) or Ohagi (glutinous rice sweets). Still have room? Sample Biwa (jelly), and grab a bag of Yori Yori sweets (deep-fried, twisted cookies) for later.

Where you’ll go

Armed with nothing but your appetite and a local insider, you’ll go on a tantalizing tour of central Nagasaki’s food spots. Experience the city’s Chinese heritage on the crisscrossing lanes of the Chinatown district. Just 10 minutes east, the Maruyama entertainment district is chock-full of famous foodie spots, while the Hamanomachi Arcade, a shopping district on the bank of Nakashima River, has a couple of local haunts of its own. Across the river, the Tsukimachi Melka basement level is a living reminder of vibrant food markets from the 50s, and narrow Naka-dori street just half a mile away houses the 200-year-old Iwanaga Baijuken sweet shop and plenty of charming cafes in a city with a coffee culture dating back centuries!

- Explore an area of Nagasaki hand-picked by your host for having the best variety of foods in the city, and try several of its local specialties
- See all the places locals love to eat, and have a helpful local insider to decipher all the dishes
- Taste the foods that make Nagasaki’s cuisine famous across Japan, from fusion food at Nagasaki Chinatown to sweet treats from the famous Iwanaga Baijuken sweet shop
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe – Nagasaki’s coffee culture dates back 400 years!
- Have a knowledgeable local host to recommend more foods to try on your trip
- This experience will be personalized to you!
- What’s included
- Private and personalized experience
- 3 hours with a host
- Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
- 6-8 foods to taste selected by your host, based on your preferences
- 2 drinks (alcoholic or soft drink)
- What’s not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Your hotel/apartment or any other central location
Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund

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Nagasaki Food Tour

Eat like a local in Nagasaki

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