Food, glorious food! There is a reason why the food culture in Nagoya has gone from small-town sensation to something of a national pride for the city and you are about to find out why. With one of our hosts, a expert foodie, by your side you will eat your way through a city that has its own name for its local food (its “Nagoya meshi” in Japanese FYI). In Nagoya, ancient history collides with modern innovation to form a kaleidoscope of colors and this can be experienced in its cuisine, with modern twists being spun on dishes dating back to ancient times. Let your host show you how to eat hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice) like the locals- there is a special way to do it in Nagoya- or munch on a bowl of miso nikomi (udon-style noodles served in a rich miso broth) at an underground mall. We hope you are not full yet because there is still time to slurp down ramen noodles (it’s good manners, promise) nibble snacks at one of the many izakayas around Nagoya station or drink sake in historic yokocho (alleyways) near Nagoya Castle. And have only began to scratch the surface of Nagoya's food scene. You could spend your life on the never-ending search for that perfect bowl of ramen, which Nagoya has developed into its own spicier version called “Taiwan ramen,” but even with just a few hours your host can’t wait to share a sliver of what’s good with you. So what are you waiting for, all that food isn’t going to eat itself!

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.