Welcome to the “Naples of the East!” Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southernmost point of Kyushu and home to the great volcanoes of Mt Kirishima and Mt Sakurajima. A steady trickle of smoke and ash emerges from Sakurajima’s caldera, punctuated by louder mini-eruptions on an almost daily basis. Kagoshima has a bay called Kagoshima Bay (Kinkowan), which is sandwiched by two peninsulas, Satsuma and ÅŒsumi. Its position made it a ‘gateway’ to Japan at various times in history. With its warm climate, coastal location, and varied geography, Kagoshima offers scenic views, outdoor sports, and gourmet food and drink, attracting millions of people each year.
Kagoshima is surrounded by great volcanoes, and as a result, it has several fantastic onsen towns ranging from traditional baths to beachside sand baths in the shadow of Sakurajima. Island life is a huge part of Kagoshima Prefecture, and any visitor should consider spending as much time as possible off the mainland.
The prefectural capital often compared to Naples due to mild climate and palm tree lined streets
Subtropical island between Okinawa and Kagoshima
The inspiration for Ghibli's movie Princess Mononoke
An active volcanic mountain range popular for hiking
Rural peninsula with hot springs, cultural sites and natural attractions
The symbol of Kagoshima; one of Japan's most active volcanoes
We arrange a wide array of meal choices for you, from Japanese traditional set meals, all you can eat, to local and seasonal specialties. Join us in exploring the taste of Japan!
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Different regions have their own traditional recipes and agricultural farming system. Many of the regional dishes can only be tasted in the original area they came from.
Satsumaage is a fried fish cake made from surimi (a fish paste that is also used to make imitation crab meat). The type of fish used in the paste can vary but is often bonito, mackerel, or sardines. It’s said to be based on a traditional dish from the former Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa) that was introduced to the Satsuma region (modern-day Kagoshima). It’s typically eaten dipped in soy sauce or as an ingredient in dishes like oden.
Shochu is a clear, distilled liquor with an alcohol content of about 25%, that is popular across Japan, but especially in Kyushu. The shochu that is unique to Kagoshima is made from local sweet potatoes (Satsumaimo). In Kagoshima, Satsumo Shochu is served warm with water to draw out the aroma and flavor.
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Whether this is your first time visiting, or returning, make sure to participate in these unique activities, that cannot be done elsewhere!
Kagoshima’s food culture is always with fermentation. The warm climate gives the variation of the unique food culture; kurozu, Kagoshima miso, Daikon radish pickles, shochu, and especially whisky. There are 2 whisky distilleries in Kagoshima, "Mars Tsunuki Distillery" and "Kanosuke Distillery." The session lasts for 2-3 hours (Image by Viator).
With the help of your native host, you will get hands-on training from a professional chef. You'll learn how to cut and make food into animal shapes. Also, you'll learn the correct colors needed to make an eye-appealing obento. When the obento is finished you can take pictures for your SNS. You can eat the obento in the restaurant or take it with you to eat later (Image via Viator).Â
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