Kagoshima’s Glorious Gourmet Exclusive! From “Black” meat and ramen noodles to creamy sweet potato desserts Tuck into the tantalizing taste of fall♪

Kagoshima is a treasure trove of gourmet delights enough even to impress the world’s most discerning palates.
Be sure to arrive with an empty stomach and get ready for a whirlwind taste adventure!♪
Let's enjoy delicious food in Kagoshima this fall!

Indulge in Kagoshima’s three “black” luxury meats!

Kagoshima boasts a premium lineup of three high quality meats: Kurogyu (black beef), Kurobuta (black pork), and Kuro Satsuma-dori (black chicken).

“Kagoshima Kurogyu” is a renowned Japanese black wagyu variety raised in the beautiful countryside of Kagoshima. This luxury beef brand has been crowned number one in Japan for two consecutive years (2017 and 2022) at the quinquennial National Japanese Beef Ability Expo, also known as the “Wagyu Olympics”. Its characteristic feature is its mild richness and delectable umami tightly concentrated in its beautifully marbled cuts. “Kagoshima Wagyu” is also gaining popularity overseas in the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries. The global phenomenon of “Kagoshima Kurogyu” is a must-try!

“Kagoshima Kurobuta”, or black pork, is another brand highly acclaimed by gourmet professionals. With its fine muscle fibers and excellent firmness, this juicy pork provides a crisp and light flavor profile that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Its subtle sweetness and soft texture make this one-of-a-kind pork truly special!

The third “black” meat is “Kuro Satsuma-dori ” - a newcomer to the Kagoshima luxury meat market. This juicy chicken contains large amounts of umami-rich inosinic acid and carries a high fat content compared to other local chicken. When grilled over charcoal, the rich meat juices and deep flavors are truly brought to life. Enjoy this tender meaty treat!

Ramen in Kagoshima? Why not!

Are piping hot ramen noodles really a thing in tropical Kagoshima? Why, of course! The Kagoshima ramen game is evolving day by day, evident from standout events such as the sixth annual “Kagoshima Ramen Championship”, which gets customers to vote for their favorite restaurants. Kagoshima ramen is characterized by its relatively low fat content and light, easy-to-eat flavor. That being said, there is no clear definition of what truly defines “Kagoshima ramen”, so there are a wide variety of soups and ingredients to enjoy. Get slurping and find your favorite bowl of ramen in Kagoshima!

A sweet delight♪ Creamy Sweet Potato Desserts!

Sweet potatoes are a famous autumn delicacy in Japan, and one of Kagoshima's major agricultural products. In fact, Kagoshima is the largest producer of sweet potatoes among all the prefectures! These tasty taters are not only used in classic baked sweet potato recipes, but also as a raw material for traditional shochu, as well as various other creative dishes!　In Kagoshima, there are a wide variety of sweet potato desserts to try, ranging from traditional sweets to trending treats.