Food and dining in Nagoya, Japan
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Nagoya Food Guide

Explore the authentic flavors and traditional cuisine of Nagoya, Japan. Discover local dishes and dining recommendations.

Must-Try Local Cuisine

Authentic Japan flavors you shouldn't miss in Nagoya

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Dining Tips for Nagoya

Local insights from travelers

Nagoya is big onmiso, a sauce made from fermented soybeans and grain. The preferred style is red miso (赤味噌akamiso), fermented up to two years for a stronger taste than the usual "white" miso, with Hatchō miso (八丁味噌) particularly famous.

Drinks & Nightlife

Around Nagoya station, there are a lot of places for cheap drinking. Sakae is the big nightlife district, in a loose triangle formed by the Sakae, Yaba-cho and Osu Kannon stations. Sakae has a large red light district as well, but as with most of Japan, there's no sense of danger so don't worry about drifting around. There are countless izakayas around Kanayama station, both cheap chains and more upscale places.

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