Nagasaki
Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
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Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Nagasaki’s strong Chinese influence makes for a fascinating (and super-delicious) food culture.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- 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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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)
Meeting point
Nagasaki Station tourist information center - The host will be waiting in front of it.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat 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.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
William
Apr 2025
Our guide Armand was knowledgeable, well prepared and charming! His willingness to engage with us made our tour more fun and all the more memorable! The food we sampled was delicious and plentiful - and we could be very flexible about what we wanted to try. Absolutely a great Tour!
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William
Apr 2025
Our guide was knowledgeable, well prepared and charming! And made our tour more fun and all the more memorable! The food we sampled was delicious and we could be very flexible about what we wanted to try. Great Tour!
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Elisabeth
Apr 2025
We had a fantastic day with our guide Shin. Our meeting point was at the cruise terminal. During our tour we visited two temples, had a tea cerenomy, tried a lot of different food and drinks, had an ice cream formed like a rose. Shin managed to fulfill our wishes in one tour. A great experience. Ask for Shin!
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Aaron
Apr 2025
We had a great day with Princess, she went above and beyond for our family of 5. There were a few things our kids weren’t interested in doing so she made some changes to the tour to accommodate us and the we all had a great time. We learned a lot about the history of Nagasaki and Japan and enjoyed the Japanese treats! We highly recommend this tour!
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Meline
Apr 2025
When I arrived in town, I wasn’t convinced with Nagasaki’s food compared to other cities I’ve been to in Japan, but meeting up with Armand and having him share some of his favourite places was a game changer. I tried some very good food while learning about the city, and had some really nice chats with a very knowledgeable person. I had a wonderful experience!
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Gabriel
Apr 2025
Miki was a great host and ambassador for her city. She listened closely to our food preferences and ordered a wide and varied choice of tastes. Advice: don’t eat before you take this tour! There is so much to eat! It was a great look at the Japanese way of life. Thank you Miki.
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