Discover Fukuoka & Kagoshima – Kyushu’s Must-Visit Destinations!

Fukuoka’s food stalls are a specialty of Fukuoka City and appear in various parts of the city at night. They are particularly numerous in the Nakasu and Tenjin areas of Fukuoka City. At the stalls, you can enjoy a variety of dishes such as ramen, oden, and gyoza depending on the stall. Enjoy touring the stalls while having a little meal at a time.

It is a castle with high historical value, built in 1602. In addition to touring the castle tower where you can enjoy the exhibits, the Kokura Castle Garden, which has a tea room, is also one of the attractions of this castle. There are rest areas in the vicinity, as well as cafes where you can enjoy matcha and sweets, and souvenir shops.

Mojiko Retro is a historic port town area. Mojiko Station, a two-story wooden station building, has been designated as a national important cultural property. Many old buildings remain, so you can stroll around and enjoy the retro atmosphere. Be sure to try our famous grilled curry and fresh seafood meals.

Located in the center of Fukuoka city, access is very convenient. You can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Fukuoka city and Hakata Bay. The view from dusk to night is especially popular, but why not enjoy the different views depending on the time of day?

Sakurajima, the iconic symbol of Kagoshima, is a rare composite active volcano with two peaks—Kita-dake and Minami-dake—that still emits smoke and ash today. Nearby, Sengan-en Garden offers stunning views of this majestic volcano. This historic area was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2015 as part of the “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.

Experience a unique natural sauna at Sunamushi Onsen. Lie down in warm beach sand, let it cover your body, and feel the soothing heat from the hot springs relax you from head to toe.

Dive into Kagoshima’s culinary culture at Kagomma Furusato Yataimura. Enjoy local specialties and sample authentic shochu at lively food stalls. This vibrant izakaya-style alley is Kagoshima’s largest gourmet hotspot, located just steps from Kagoshima-Chuo Station.

Fukuoka is known as a sacred place for ramen, and Hakata ramen is especially famous.

It is one of Fukuoka’s most representative specialties, and is commonly eaten as an accompaniment to rice.

In Fukuoka, one of its birthplaces, it is loved by locals for its light soup stock.

Taste Kagoshima’s pride—Satsuma Shochu, crafted from locally grown sweet potatoes, and Amami Kokuto Shochu, made exclusively in the Amami Islands. Both are born from a rich climate and centuries-old craftsmanship. In 2024, traditional Japanese brewing, including Kagoshima’s authentic shochu, was recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Savor Kagoshima Kurogyu, premium Japanese Black Wagyu raised in Japan’s top Wagyu-producing region. Renowned for its fine texture and perfect marbling, this beef is exquisite whether enjoyed as shabu-shabu, yakiniku, or steak.

Bonito, migrating along the Kuroshio Current in spring and autumn, is a Kagoshima seafood favorite. Makurazaki, at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, is Japan’s leading producer of katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). Relish a variety of bonito dishes and even tour local processing factories.