About Nagasaki
3-Day Nagasaki Itinerary for Food Enthusiasts
Nagasaki has historically had close ties with various countries such as China, the Netherlands, and the United States. This has resulted in many unique local cuisines in Nagasaki.
Here, we introduce a three-day model itinerary for food lovers.
Nagasaki Prefecture is also promoting multilingual restaurant menus to welcome international visitors. You can check the participating facilities below, so please take a look.
★Eateries that offer multi-language menus in Nagasaki Prefecture
Day 1: Nagasaki City
Nagasaki City, the heart of Nagasaki Prefecture, is the first place food lovers should visit.
Nagasaki Champon is especially popular in Nagasaki. It originated in the city and is now enjoyed across the country. This noodle dish is known for its rich broth and generous toppings, and Shikairo, the restaurant where it was first invented, continues to be in business in Nagasaki today.
For dessert, we recommend a milkshake, Nagasaki’s hidden local specialty. This frozen dessert, made with milk, eggs, and ice, is said to have first been created at "Tsuruchan ", a traditional coffee shop in Kyushu.
Shooken is famous for its Castella cake and boasts a history of over 340 years. At Café Sevilla, located on the second floor of the main store, they serve milkshake made with the same carefully selected eggs and sugar used in their Castella. Each one is handmade to order. Please enjoy this treat in a stylish atmosphere filled with exotic charm.
Café Sevilla:
・Address: 2F, 3-19 Uonomachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 Closed: Tuesdays
Note: As this is a popular shop, we recommend making a reservation through the official website.
Nagasaki Champon is especially popular in Nagasaki. It originated in the city and is now enjoyed across the country. This noodle dish is known for its rich broth and generous toppings, and Shikairo, the restaurant where it was first invented, continues to be in business in Nagasaki today.
For dessert, we recommend a milkshake, Nagasaki’s hidden local specialty. This frozen dessert, made with milk, eggs, and ice, is said to have first been created at "Tsuruchan ", a traditional coffee shop in Kyushu.
Shooken is famous for its Castella cake and boasts a history of over 340 years. At Café Sevilla, located on the second floor of the main store, they serve milkshake made with the same carefully selected eggs and sugar used in their Castella. Each one is handmade to order. Please enjoy this treat in a stylish atmosphere filled with exotic charm.
Café Sevilla:
・Address: 2F, 3-19 Uonomachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 Closed: Tuesdays
Note: As this is a popular shop, we recommend making a reservation through the official website.
Day 2: Sasebo
When it comes to Sasebo, lemon steak and Sasebo burgers are popular as local specialties.
Lemon steak is a Western-style dish from Sasebo made by adding a lemon-flavored sauce to thin slices of beef. This adaptation of the American steak was made to suit the Japanese palate and has since become a local specialty.
Steak House lamp serves Lemon Steak made with Nagasaki Wagyu beef. The restaurant also provides menus in multiple languages. Please be sure to stop by when you visit Sasebo.
Steak House lamp
・Address: 3-23 Yamagata-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: 17:00 - 23:00
・Closed: Sundays
Sasebo burgers are a regional specialty that originated under the influence of the American naval base. Every restaurant serves its own unique burger with an original sauce.
At Sasebo C&B Burgers, a highly recommended Sasebo Burger shop, the most popular item is the "W (Double) Burger." It features two 100% domestic beef and pork handmade patties, two slices of rich cheddar cheese, original thick-sliced bacon, an egg, and fresh vegetables. It is the perfect dish to make your trip to Sasebo memorable.
Sasebo C&B Burgers
・Address: 3-1 Shimokyomachi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: Weekdays 11:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:45) / Weekends & Holidays 10:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:45)
・Closed: Wednesdays
Hirado, a sightseeing destination that still preserves its traditional townscape, is also located near Sasebo. If you have extra time, we recommend trying casdoce, a dessert from the long-established Hirado Tsutaya.
Lemon steak is a Western-style dish from Sasebo made by adding a lemon-flavored sauce to thin slices of beef. This adaptation of the American steak was made to suit the Japanese palate and has since become a local specialty.
Steak House lamp serves Lemon Steak made with Nagasaki Wagyu beef. The restaurant also provides menus in multiple languages. Please be sure to stop by when you visit Sasebo.
Steak House lamp
・Address: 3-23 Yamagata-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: 17:00 - 23:00
・Closed: Sundays
Sasebo burgers are a regional specialty that originated under the influence of the American naval base. Every restaurant serves its own unique burger with an original sauce.
At Sasebo C&B Burgers, a highly recommended Sasebo Burger shop, the most popular item is the "W (Double) Burger." It features two 100% domestic beef and pork handmade patties, two slices of rich cheddar cheese, original thick-sliced bacon, an egg, and fresh vegetables. It is the perfect dish to make your trip to Sasebo memorable.
Sasebo C&B Burgers
・Address: 3-1 Shimokyomachi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: Weekdays 11:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:45) / Weekends & Holidays 10:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:45)
・Closed: Wednesdays
Hirado, a sightseeing destination that still preserves its traditional townscape, is also located near Sasebo. If you have extra time, we recommend trying casdoce, a dessert from the long-established Hirado Tsutaya.
Day 3: Shimabara Peninsula
The Shimabara Peninsula, located in eastern Nagasaki Prefecture, is a region with thriving agriculture and is a hidden trove of cuisine. Shimabara hand-stretched somen noodles and Guzoni are especially popular.
Shimabara hand-stretched somen noodles have a traditional flavor, boasting 400 years of history. Made with high-quality wheat flour, it is known for its firm and springy texture. Yu-kyo, located in Minamishimabara, is a particularly well-known and long-established restaurant serving this dish.
Guzoni is a local dish considered to have been created by Amakusa Shiro, the leader of the local residents’ uprising (The Shimabara Rebellion) in 1637. This nutrient-rich dish contains many ingredients such as mochi (glutinous rice cakes), chicken, burdock, and lotus root. At Himematsuya, located near Shimabara Castle, you can try their popular guzoni made using a traditional recipe.
As of October 2025, "Himawari" is the only Roadside Station on the Shimabara Peninsula. It features the "Himawari Shop," where you can purchase unique Shimabara specialties such as Shimabara hand-stretched somen noodles and processed goods like Unzen Ham. There is also the "Himawari Restaurant," where you can enjoy Shimabara's famous Guzouni and Shimabara Tenobe Somen. Why not stop by during your trip to savor local gourmet food or buy souvenirs?
Roadside Station Himawari:
・Address: 6077 Fukaecho-Tei, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: Shop 9:00 - 17:00 / Restaurant 10:30 - 15:00 (L.O. 14:50)
Shimabara hand-stretched somen noodles have a traditional flavor, boasting 400 years of history. Made with high-quality wheat flour, it is known for its firm and springy texture. Yu-kyo, located in Minamishimabara, is a particularly well-known and long-established restaurant serving this dish.
Guzoni is a local dish considered to have been created by Amakusa Shiro, the leader of the local residents’ uprising (The Shimabara Rebellion) in 1637. This nutrient-rich dish contains many ingredients such as mochi (glutinous rice cakes), chicken, burdock, and lotus root. At Himematsuya, located near Shimabara Castle, you can try their popular guzoni made using a traditional recipe.
As of October 2025, "Himawari" is the only Roadside Station on the Shimabara Peninsula. It features the "Himawari Shop," where you can purchase unique Shimabara specialties such as Shimabara hand-stretched somen noodles and processed goods like Unzen Ham. There is also the "Himawari Restaurant," where you can enjoy Shimabara's famous Guzouni and Shimabara Tenobe Somen. Why not stop by during your trip to savor local gourmet food or buy souvenirs?
Roadside Station Himawari:
・Address: 6077 Fukaecho-Tei, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
・Hours: Shop 9:00 - 17:00 / Restaurant 10:30 - 15:00 (L.O. 14:50)
Travel Time (by Rental Car)
・Nagasaki City→ Sasebo City: Approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
・Sasebo City→ Shimabara City: Approx. 2 hours
A Fun Nagasaki Road Trip by Rental Car
Nagasaki Prefecture is home to many beautiful coastlines, and you’re sure to encounter many moving experiences during your rental car road trip.
Reserve a rental car and start an unforgettable journey in Nagasaki!
・Sasebo City→ Shimabara City: Approx. 2 hours
A Fun Nagasaki Road Trip by Rental Car
Nagasaki Prefecture is home to many beautiful coastlines, and you’re sure to encounter many moving experiences during your rental car road trip.
Reserve a rental car and start an unforgettable journey in Nagasaki!
