Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki

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!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Private transportation on request

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • 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

Things to know

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)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    We really enjoyed Yuki. She tailored the tour to our interests and abilities. Our family highly recommend her and would want to use her again if we returned to Nagasaki.

    March 2023

    Ellen B

    Armand gave us many choices and was an interesting as well an informative guide. He didn’t limit himself to a particular course but made it easy for us to get the best of the area and what it had to offer

    March 2023

    Sheldon S

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