Kyushu Food Safari
Ramen, tonkotsu, shochu and so much more
Itinerary Overview
Three days dedicated entirely to Kyushu's legendary food scene: the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, home of Hakata mentaiko (spicy fish roe), aged Satsuma shochu, and the freshest seafood in Japan.
The Route
Trip Highlights
Sample Day-by-Day Plan
Day 1: Fukuoka
Spend the day exploring Fukuoka's main attractions. Start the morning at the most visited landmark, enjoy local cuisine for lunch, and spend the afternoon at your leisure — either exploring more sights or relaxing at your accommodation. Evening is the perfect time for a traditional kaiseki dinner.
Day 2: Yanagawa
Spend the day exploring Yanagawa's main attractions. Start the morning at the most visited landmark, enjoy local cuisine for lunch, and spend the afternoon at your leisure — either exploring more sights or relaxing at your accommodation. Evening is the perfect time for a traditional kaiseki dinner.
Day 3: Kagoshima
Spend the day exploring Kagoshima's main attractions. Start the morning at the most visited landmark, enjoy local cuisine for lunch, and spend the afternoon at your leisure — either exploring more sights or relaxing at your accommodation. Evening is the perfect time for a traditional kaiseki dinner.
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