Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour
Explore downtown Nagoya and try local dishes, learn about the foods, history, and culture of Nagoya. Great for first-timers and seasoned travelers of Japan!
Highlights
Walk around Sakae district and learn about Nagoya
Try Miso Nikomi Udon at the birthplace of the dish
Explore the food section of Japan's oldest department store
Try Hitsumabushi, a local eel delicacy
Finish with some chicken wings and a cold beer at one of Nagoya's most popular Izakaya (only during nighttime tour)
10 meals
+Experience Details
Discover Nagoya’s food culture with a guided food tour. You’ll meet your guide right at the heart of the city for an exploration of the city’s food scene on foot. Although this tour does involve extensive walking, during each restaurant visit you’ll get to rest and recharge before the next sprint.
First on the menu is miso mikomi udon, a udon noodle dish served in a steamy soup made with red miso paste. You’ll also try pickled radish made with the world’s longest radish, learn the story behind the local rice balls stuffed with shrimp tempura, and explore the underground level of Japan’s oldest department store.
You’ll learn all sorts of fascinating insights, from the unexpected relationship between Japanese folk tales and a local sweet potato treat, to how to eat hitsumabushi, a local freshwater eel dish. The lunchtime experience wraps up with a local uiro sweet steamed cake, while those opting to participate at night will learn about Japanese drinking culture in a popular izakaya where you’ll enjoy comfort food and drinks.
Please note that the exact contents of the tour are subject to change depending on availability.
Inclusions
All foods and snacks are included in the tour price
Free water or tea at the restaurants
Beer (or other beverage) at the last stop (only during nighttime tour)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the location is not included in the price
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Address: 1-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005 Meet your host next to the Tourist Information inside the Oasis 21 Bus Terminal. From Sakae Subway Station, follow the signs to Oasis 21 Bus Terminal.
Remarks
Please wear comfortable shoes as we will walk for about 3 km.
Bring an umbrella or rain jacket, the tour will take place rain or shine.
Please submit the age of each participant upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Nagoya’s Nakamura ward is home to Nagoya Station and the futuristic Sakae area, which is jam-packed with restaurants, bars, department stores, and hotels. Its landmark is the famous Nagoya Tower, which heads the long promenade of greenery that cuts the city with color. The iconic architecture of Oasis 21 and its glass ceilings neighbor the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, while the western lawns of Shirakawa Park host Nagoya City’s local art and science museums. The Osu Shopping District overflows with specialty stores and izakayas, and Nadya Park offers the latest in all things design.
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10 meals
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