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Nagasaki, Japan 🇯🇵
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items Nagasaki is such an underrated gem — a small, peaceful city with surprisingly rich culture, incredible food, and some of the best shopping deals I’ve ever found in Japan. It’s easy to explore, full of history, and has that cozy, lived-in charm that m...
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Stay 🛌 & Play 🎤
Shopping
Food 🍱
Culture, Arts and Scenery 🖼️
Stay 🛌 & Play 🎤
Clean rooms, huge song selection, and very budget-friendly. Great for late-night fun with friends or just living your main-character arc singing J-pop ballads.
Karaoke Ban Ban Nagasaki Hanaoka (Japan): Address, Phone Number
A must-stay. The hotel literally overlooks the professional soccer stadium — you can watch a live match straight from your room or from the onsen (!!). The onsen itself is beautiful, peaceful, and such a relaxing experience after walking the city.
stadium city nagasaki
Shopping
A long, covered pedestrian street lined with local shops, bakeries, cafés, thrift stores, and nostalgic Japanese storefronts. Perfect for wandering, browsing, and getting a feel for everyday Nagasaki life.
Hamamachi Arcade
The thrifting/resale scene here is elite. This Second Street has amazing deals on designer, Japanese streetwear, and well-curated vintage. One of the best spots in the city for undervalued gems (especially the first floor)
2nd Street nagasaki hamamachiten
A Japanese classic — snacks, beauty, character goods, gifts, absolutely everything. Perfect for stocking up on souvenirs or grabbing last-minute travel needs.
Don Quijote Hamanomachi
Super affordable, stylish eyeglasses with same-day pickup. Great if you want an easy upgrade or need an emergency pair while traveling.
JINS
Beyond JINS and ramen, the whole plaza has great shops.
Amu Plaza Nagasaki
Japanese home goods + travel essentials. I love to get pens here, and they even do engraving on some nicer pens!
Tokyu Hands
Nagasaki often has sizes/styles that sell out in bigger cities
UNIQLO
A slightly less touristy shopping mall with a cinema, big Daiso, Muji, and local boutiques. Great for casual browsing.
MIRAI NAGASAKI COCOWALK
Near the port; really nice grocery store for grabbing snacks, fruit, or bento before taking a day trip.
youme Town 夢彩都
Food 🍱
Expensive but a whole experience. Famous for its wagyu-beef ramen and rich broth. If you want a splurge meal that’s uniquely Nagasaki, this is it.
MASHI NO MASHI NAGASAKI - [Official] Nagasaki Stadium City
One of the best-reviewed yakitori restaurants in Nagasaki. Juicy skewers, cozy atmosphere, and super local. Great sake options too. (If it’s full, Yakitori Ichibako is another excellent option.)
Yakitoritorimasa Ebisumachiten
The almond soft serve is chef’s kiss. Creamy, nutty, and different from the usual Japanese soft cream flavors. A perfect sweet stop.
Taiwan Tianpin Hua - Nagasaki/Chinese sweets
Nagasaki’s signature dish, champon, was invented here. The restaurant overlooks the waterfront and serves classic, comforting champon and sara udon. A must-try for a local food experience.
四海楼 (Shikairo in Nagasaki)
Another beloved spot for champon with slightly more refined flavors. Great if you want to compare two iconic versions.
Kozanro Chukagaishinkan
Nagasaki is famous for castella cake thanks to its Portuguese history. Fukusaya is one of the oldest and best — the little individually boxed slices are perfect souvenirs.
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A really cozy retro café with great drip coffee and house desserts. Feels like stepping back in time.
Tsubakiya Coffee Shop Shinjuku
Known for creamy, fresh milk soft serve. If you’re doing a soft-serve tour, this pairs well with the almond one !
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Culture, Arts and Scenery 🖼️
A deeply moving and important museum. Thoughtfully designed, emotionally powerful, and essential for understanding the city’s history and resilience.
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum | Visit | English
Located next to the Atomic Bomb Museum, this outdoor memorial park is moving, spacious, and a meaningful place to pause.
Peace Park Nagasaki
A famous double-arch stone bridge. Very cute for photos and a peaceful walk along the river.
Megane Bridge
A charming slanted street lined with European-style houses — a nod to Nagasaki’s global past.
Dutch Slope オランダ坂