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.

The tram is a convenient way to do sightseeing as walking may be a little challenging due to the many slopes all over the city

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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

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 experience

What 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 most

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

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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Brian Jun 2025

Miki was just fantastic. She was personable, knowledgable, and authentic. She took us around to markets and restaurants that had snacks and meals that were delicious and local. Her English was great - and she was happy to answer any questions we had concerning history of the area, the local customs and culture, and, of course, food!!! She even had painted something special as a birthday gift for our daughter. Would highly recommend - this is a great way to experience Nagasaki!

Kuuleialoha Jun 2025

She was really sweet, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Food was amazing! We loved our time and would highly recommend.

Stacy Jun 2025

We loved our food tasting tour with Miki in Nagasaki. She really tailored out experience and food preferences.

Wendell May 2025

Senyo was a consummate professional, a gentleman, and a kind, relatable person. A personalized selection of food and sights made our visit to Nagasaki a highlight of our trip to Japan.

Larry May 2025

Armand was a wonderful guide. He had lots of great stories and historical information about Nagasaki and we enjoyed walking with him as he pointed out interesting sites. He was very warm and friendly. We highly recommend him.

Cathryn May 2025

We had a wonderful walking tour with Shin. Shin meet us at the pier with a plan which he adapted so well as he got to know us. From the food to the local experiences it was fantastic. We cannot recommend Shin and this experience highly enough.

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