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Kagoshima Kurobuta & Shochu Food Tour with Licensed Guide

Kagoshima, Japanby Japan Guide Agency

4 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

Savor the bold flavors of southern Kyushu on this private, fully customizable food tour of Kagoshima led by a friendly government-licensed local guide. Kagoshima is famous for kurobuta, premium Berkshire black pork prized for its sweet, tender meat, served as crisp tonkatsu, delicate shabu-shabu, or simmered in rich broth. Your guide takes you into the lively Tenmonkan district, helps you choose the best spots, explains the local food culture, and pairs your meal with the region's iconic imo-jochu (sweet potato shochu), handling the ordering so you can simply relax and eat like a local. Because this is a private experience for your group only, the pace is entirely yours. Ask all the questions you like and let your guide tailor the day to your tastes, from black pork specialties to local sweets and shochu varieties. More than just a meal, it is a warm, personal welcome to Kagoshima.

What's included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kagoshima
The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
Government-licensed English speaking local guide
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list.

Private transportation
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Any food and beverage expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Itinerary

1
Tenmonkan
1.5 hours
Tenmonkan is the lively heart of downtown Kagoshima and the city's best place to taste local specialties. Your government-licensed guide leads you through its arcades to sample Kagoshima kurobuta (premium Berkshire black pork) prepared as tonkatsu or shabu-shabu, and introduces the region's famous imo-jochu (sweet potato shochu), explaining the local food culture and helping you order so you can eat and drink like a local.
2
Stop 2
1 hour
Sennichi-cho, located within the Tenmonkan area, is a lively local dining district where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of Kagoshima’s food culture throughout the day. From restaurants serving local specialties such as kurobuta pork and fresh regional dishes to casual eateries and creative dining spots, the area offers plenty of options for all tastes. While it is especially known for its evening atmosphere, Sennichi-cho is also an accessible place to experience authentic local flavors at any time of day.

Meeting and pickup

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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