Sasebo: Sasebo Burgers and the Arcade – Hopping Through Harbor Town Flavors

A hopping-course where you can fully savor the specialty Sasebo burger in this former U.S. Navy base town. Start at Hamburger Shop Hikari Honten, a long-established favorite over 70 years old, for the original flavor of burgers grilled to order on an iron plate. Take a leisurely walk through Sasebo Yonkacho Shotengai, known as Japan's longest straight-line arcade, to work up your appetite, then move on to BigMan Kyomachi Honten for their signature original bacon-and-egg burger featuring house-smoked bacon. Finish with a sweet treat of the famous jumbo cream puff at the longtime restaurant café Hachino-ie. End your journey at Sasebo Gobangai facing the harbor, where you can browse for souvenirs and take an evening stroll while enjoying the sea breeze and sunset views. Spend a full day savoring Sasebo's unique blend of American culture and harbor town charm, one satisfying bite at a time.