Eat like a local in Nagasaki
Nagasaki’s strong Chinese influence makes for a fascinating (and super-delicious) food culture.
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Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
1-60 Onouemachi, 1-60 Onouemachi, Nagasaki, 850-0058, JapanCancellation:
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.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
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 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.
Real Stories, Real Connections
Enjoying lively conversations and local spirits in a cozy Nagasaki bar.
Smiles are shared over a sweet treat in Nagasaki.
Enjoying a sunny stroll through bustling Nagasaki streets.
Wandering under red lanterns in a lively Nagasaki market.
Enjoying dumplings at a cozy eatery in Nagasaki.
