Discover Nagasaki through champon noodles in a rich broth, soft buns filled with tender braised pork, and golden castella cake. Explore Shinchi Chinatown’s food counters and traditional confectioners, tasting the Japanese, Chinese, and European influences that make this city’s cuisine distinctive. Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(30)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews3 hFree cancellation
Dream Tours Japan was born out of the idea of giving people the feeling of being connected with the destination in every facet of the tour. Whether it be from the on board commentary, insights into daily Japanese life, historical and important information of each attraction, cultural experiences, Japanese food and Sake tastings as well as personal opinions and facts about what it is truly life to…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(21)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews10 h
• Enjoy Japan's traditional sake, doburoku, at the brewery's on-site bar. • The experience is led by the proprietress. Up to six guests at a time can participate in this one-of-a-kind event. • Enjoy a tasting of multiple varieties of doburoku, each brewed using distinct methods and served in thoughtfully chosen sakeware. • The proprietress's homemade dishes are served to pair with the drinks duri…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews1 h 30 min
Learn sushi making from professional chefs at Wakaran, one of Nagasaki's top 2 Japanese restaurants, in an authentic traditional setting. The highlight is our exclusive comparison tasting—create nigiri sushi with premium tuna and salmon, then taste your creation alongside identical pieces made by master chefs to understand the subtle differences that define professional technique. Complete Cultur…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
Terraced rice fields spread out against the spectacular backdrop of the Kujuku Islands. This is where your own special culinary experience begins. In cooperation with local farmers, a restaurant will be opened for that day only. A special farmhouse lunch using plenty of fresh local produce. The dishes, served on handmade bamboo plates, look and taste exceptional. Visitors can experience tradition…
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With the help of your host, you'll experience the unique and eco-friendly way of cooking, "natural steaming, " while learning about local life in Japan. As part of this this class, you will visit an organinc farmer's market and fish market, choose local ingredients and use onsen steam pods to make noodle dishes. This is almost the only place in Japan where you can use hot spring water for cooking…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation
Let’s create a special tour just for you. This is a 100 percent customizable private tour. Would you like to take home beautiful photos and unforgettable memories? Let’s capture the moments of your Nagasaki journey. I’ll share the photos with you after the tour via WhatsApp or email. Your guide is a friendly and talkative Nagasaki local guide. I can guide you in English, Japanese, and also some S…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews8 hFree cancellation
The best evening foodie tour in Nagasaki (if we say so ourselves!). Far from just a night out, this tour takes you on a journey through three different styles of 'izakaya' (Japanese bars) - each with its own character and atmosphere. At every stop, you’ll enjoy a drink, with the first two stops also including delicious dishes or snacks. To make the experience even more authentic, you’ll get to tr…
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(1)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews3 hFree cancellation
An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local traditions. First, you will go fishing with a local dad at one of Ojika's fishing spots and then help his wife in the kitchen at their cozy home. The best part is that you get to share a dinner with your hosts, full of local delicacies, stories, and laughter. The evening spent with a local family will leave you with a full belly…
An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local traditions. Visit one of the local family's homes to join them for a cozy dinner night. During this experience, you will have a glimpse into the life of a family living on an island in Japan. You will learn about local customs and traditions, as well as how to make some local dishes that you will later have for dinner. The best p…
An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local cuisine. The dishes chosen for this dinner`s menu are relatively easy to prepare so you can try making them once back home. An amazing souvenir to bring back with you from Ojika Island! This experience can be enjoyed greatly by any kind of traveler: solo, friends, couples, and families.
A very fun activity for both adults and children. Making your rice cakes from scratch traditionally is a great way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. The location is amazing, with a house being an old Japanese folk house with a bathhouse and gallery inside. The instructor is very welcoming and friendly. And rice cakes taste amazing with different toppings that the instructor will prepare fo…
I want you to experience Nagasaki not just as a visitor, but as someone joining the city for an evening. We’ll sit down at two local spots, share food and drinks, and discover the kind of places you might never choose from a guidebook alone. Tell me what you like, what you are curious to try, and how adventurous you want to be—I’ll shape the night around you. My goal is simple: to help you leave…
Discover the scenic Shimabara Peninsula on a private Lucky Taxi tour that combines local culture with a unique hot spring steam cooking experience. Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel or station in Nagasaki City, then shop for fresh seasonal ingredients at local markets under the guidance of your expert driver-guide. Enjoy a delicious lunch cooked with geothermal steam from Obama Onsen,…
Unlike typical sushi classes, this experience not only teaches you how to make delicious sushi from scratch, but also takes you on a guided shopping tour afterward. You can purchase ingredients and essential tools used in the class-so you can confidently recreate authentic sushi at home. You'll learn directly from an experienced sushi chef, enjoy personalized guidance in English, and even have ph…
For those looking to experience a special coastal drive in Nagasaki, the deep blue sea and local cuisine will turn your journey into unforgettable memories. We’ll stop at the perfect viewpoint where the World Heritage Site Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) looks most like a majestic battleship for photos. Although Gunkanjima is now uninhabited, it once flourished as a coal-mining town and even held…
Learn and experience one of Nagasaki’s most spectacular traditions: the Dragon Dance (Ja-Odori). This lively activity, rooted in Chinese-influenced festival culture, has thrilled locals for generations, bringing good luck and joyous celebration. Using a smaller, 4-person dragon (a more manageable version of the traditional 10-person dragon), you’ll feel the dragon’s energy as you make it coils an…
This reservation-only sushi restaurant is located in Nagasaki's oldest shopping district, just a short walk from Megane Bridge. The master sushi chef, who has been in the trade for 38 years and loves Nagasaki deeply, also serves as the manager of the Nagasaki Sushi Association. Every fish used in the sushi is sourced from Nagasaki Prefecture. The restaurant also takes pride in its locally produce…
★This matcha experience takes about 30 minutes to an hour. ★First, you pick your favorite bowl from a dozen or so matcha bowls. ★Then, you choose two sweets from Nagasaki castella and a few other kinds of sweets that seem to go well with matcha. ★You can enjoy Japanese matcha in a relaxed, casual way. ★The venue has lots of Japanese antiques and artworks on display, so you can also come across so…
