Kagoshima Food Experiences

Learn about the process of Miso and Sho-yu at the factory. Make 2kg of Mugi-miso for yourself!

Go on a thrilling ride through Sakurajima on an electric mountain bicycle! Enjoy beautiful views on a 38-kilometer ride, and have a delicious chicken nanban lunch along the way. Finish with a relaxing footbath and ramen dinner.

Experience mother nature’s beauty and power with a cruise tour around Kagoshima’s iconic active volcano, Sakurajima! While on the 3-hour tour, enjoy the tastes of Kagoshima through a delicious, plant-based meal and tea.

Katsuobushi (dried bonito) is an essential component in the Japanese soup stock “dashi,” featuring in many Japanese dishes. In Makurazaki a.k.a. “Katsuo Town,” join a dashi making workshop and see how the bonito is processed at a katsuobushi factory.

Broadcasting live from Kagoshima, meet tea producer Yamaguchi-san and your English-speaking tour guide for an online tea experience. Curious about how Japanese tea is produced? All your questions will be answered during the virtual tour.

Guided by Maya, an American shochu specialist who’s been living in Kagoshima for 9 years, this online shochu distillery tour explains each step of the distilling process. Gain insights from the producers themselves, then share a drink virtually!

Broadcast live from a century-old shochu distillery in Kagoshima, see how the local sweet potato alcohol is produced, with explanations from a licensed tour guide. Then, find out how to drink and appreciate shochu in various ways.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the culinary scene of Kagoshima during this virtual tour that’s broadcast live from the Kagoshima Central Fish Market. Get insights into the bustling market and the incredible variety of local seafood from your guide..