Kagoshima Kurobuta & Shochu Food Tour with Licensed Guide
In Kagoshima
From
£77
pp
4h 0 mins
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.
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kagoshima
- Government-licensed English speaking local guide
What's not included
- PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION
Itinerary
- 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. (1h 30min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- Japan Guide Agency
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- ja, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.