Iwanaga Baijyuken
Founded in 1830, this 196-year-old confectionery is Nagasaki's most coveted castella. Made to order in tiny quantities, customers queue before opening. A single-location institution—locals say 'I always stop here when I come back to Nagasaki.' Yahoo rating 4.2.
Customers say 'worth queuing from early morning,' 'best castella in Nagasaki,' 'the moist mochi-like texture is incomparable.' The traditional moshihogusa confection is also praised as 'the essence of Nagasaki wagashi.' Founded in 1830 says it all.