Nagasaki Chinatown is one of only three such places in Japan, with the other Chinatowns being located in Kobe and Yokohama.

Wide shot of Nagasaki Chinatown
The glistening lights in Chinatown. | Photo by Jane Pipkin

While historically, it was something of a ghetto for Chinese immigrants and traders, today it serves more as a tourist attraction.

Champon Noodles
Photo by Gregory Lane

Offered at restaurants throughout Nagasaki Chinatown, such as Fukuju, are piping hot bowls of champon noodles—a kind of ramen heaped with vegetables, pork and seafood, for which Nagasaki has become famous.

Suggested Activity
Wear a Traditional Kimono in Kyoto
Have you ever dreamed of dressing up in a kimono and walking around Kyoto's beautiful streets? Rent one from this famous shop, recommended by locals for its gorgeous and unique designs.

Every Chinese New Year, the Nagasaki Lantern Festival comes to life, featuring over 15,000 lanterns along with lion dances, dragon dances, and Chinese acrobatics.