Nagoya Hitsumabushi Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide

Nagoya, Japan
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Taste Nagoya like a local on this private, government-licensed guided food tour. Begin in the historic Osu district, where you'll explore lively shopping arcades packed with local street food and sample regional specialties such as tebasaki chicken wings and tenmusu. The highlight is a sit-down lunch of hitsumabushi, Nagoya's iconic charcoal-grilled eel over rice, enjoyed three traditional ways. With a knowledgeable licensed guide leading the way and sharing the stories behind every dish, this is the perfect introduction to one of Japan's great food cities. Ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers alike.

What's included

  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nagoya
  • The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
  • Government-licensed English speaking local guide
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list.
  • Private transportation
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Any food and beverage expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

What to expect

  1. Hosho-in (Osu Kannon)
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Begin in the historic Osu district at Osu Kannon, one of Nagoya's most beloved Buddhist temples. Your government-licensed guide shares the area's history before you dive into the surrounding food streets.
  2. Osu Shopping Street
    1h 30m
    Stroll the lively Osu shopping arcades, a paradise of local street food. Sample Nagoya specialties such as tebasaki (spiced chicken wings), tenmusu, and sweet treats as your guide explains each dish and the city's food culture.
  3. Atsuta Jingumae Shotengai
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The culinary highlight: sit down to a traditional hitsumabushi lunch near historic Atsuta Jingu, where charcoal-grilled eel is served over rice and enjoyed three delicious ways. Your guide explains the proper way to savor this iconic Nagoya specialty.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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