Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Kagoshima region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Kagoshima region.
When visiting the Kagoshima region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Kurobuta Shabu-Shabu
Kagoshima Ramen
Kampachi (Amberjack)
Kurobuta Tonkatsu
Kibinago Sushi
Shirokuma Kakigori
Sake Zushi
Ryombo Mochi
Karukan
Mango Sweets
Kurobuta Shabu-Shabu
From Kagoshima, the finest Kurobuta pork belly.
Kurobuta Shabu-Shabu (黒豚しゃぶしゃぶ) is a traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture, featuring thinly sliced "Kagoshima Kurobuta" pork, a renowned local breed. Slices are delicately dipped into...
Kagoshima Ramen
The beloved local flavor from Kagoshima, home to Kyushu’s highest number of ramen shops per capita
Kagoshima Ramen (鹿児島ラーメン, Kagoshima Ramen) is a pork bone-based ramen featuring a lightly cloudy broth paired with straight noodles. Unlike the creamy pork bone broths of Kumamoto or Hakata...
Kampachi (Amberjack)
Richly flavorful and satisfyingly firm—Kagoshima’s prized catch
Kampachi (かんぱち, Amberjack) from Kagoshima is Japan's top in production volume. It is carefully raised through a consistent system where original feed is tailored to each growth stage, and detai...
Kurobuta Tonkatsu
The "Black Diamond" and "Treasure of Kagoshima"
Kurobuta Tonkatsu (黒豚とんかつ, Kurobuta tonkatsu) showcases the rich heritage of Kagoshima’s prized Kurobuta pork, a breed with a history spanning 400 years. Raised amid the lush natural environm...
Kibinago Sushi
A shimmering gem from the sea of Kagoshima: Kibinago Sushi
Kibinago Sushi (きびなご寿司, Kibinago sushi) is a traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture, made with kibinago, a small fish cherished by locals. Kibinago is a type of blueback herring, about 10...
Shirokuma Kakigori
If you’re enjoying sweets in Kagoshima, it has to be "Shirokuma"
Shirokuma Kakigori (白熊かき氷, Shirokuma) is a traditional shaved ice dessert from Kagoshima, topped generously with condensed milk, assorted fruits, and beans. The creamy milk syrup combined w...
Sake Zushi
A unique dish made with a generous splash of sake
Sake Zushi (酒ずし, Sake zushi) is said to have originated during the Edo period when Shimazu Yoshihiro, the feudal lord of the time, hosted a cherry blossom party. After the festivities, a maid pl...
Ryombo Mochi
Beloved by Satsuma Samurai, Ryombo Mochi
Ryombo Mochi (両棒餅) is a traditional sweet from Kagoshima made from rice flour dumplings skewered on two sticks and generously coated with a thick, sweet soy sauce glaze. The name "Jambo" is b...
Karukan
A popular souvenir for travelers visiting Kagoshima
Karukan (かるかん) is a traditional sweet from Kagoshima Prefecture, made with karukan flour, yam, and water. It is widely recognized across Japan as one of Kagoshima's most iconic confections. ...
Mango Sweets
Perfectly Ripened Mangoes
Mango Sweets feature mangoes from Kagoshima Prefecture that are left to fully ripen on the tree until they naturally fall. This process results in “perfectly ripened mangoes” known for their rich a...
