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Kyushu Culinary & Sake Trail

A Gourmet Journey Through Kyushu’s Best Food & Sake

Embark on a flavorful journey through Kyushu, Japan’s southern culinary heartland. This 3-day gourmet adventure takes you from Fukuoka’s vibrant street food scene to the refined sake houses of Kumamoto and the fresh seafood delights of Nagasaki. With guided tastings, regional specialties, and luxurious ryokan stays, this tour is a must for food and sake enthusiasts.

Day 1 – Fukuoka: Street Food & Sake Beginnings
Morning:
• Hakata ramen breakfast at a top-rated local shop (e.g., Ippudo or Ichiran)
• Walk through Yanagibashi Market (“Fukuoka’s Kitchen”) for fresh seafood and local specialties

Afternoon:
• Guided tour and tasting at a local sake brewery in Fukuoka
• Optional visit to Ohori Park and Maizuru Castle ruins

Evening:
• Yakitori and sake pairing dinner in Nakasu
Overnight: Fukuoka

Day 2 – Kumamoto: Sake, Wagyu & Castle Views
Morning:
• Shinkansen to Kumamoto
• Visit to Kumamoto Castle

Afternoon:
• Brewery tour and tasting at Takahashi Shuzo
• Kumamoto Wagyu steak lunch

Evening:
• Kaiseki dinner with sake flight at a hot spring inn
Overnight: Kurokawa Onsen

Day 3 – Nagasaki: Seafood & Historic Breweries
Morning:
• Travel to Nagasaki
• Visit Dejima Island and sample castella cake

Afternoon:
• Seafood lunch at Dejima Wharf
• Visit to Fukuda Sake Brewery for a tasting

Evening:
• Kaisendon dinner with sake
Tour ends: Return to Fukuoka or optional stay in Nagasaki

Optional Add-ons:

  • Saga Beef A5 Wagyu Tasting
  • Yame Green Tea & Sake Day Tour
  • Karatsu Seafood & Pottery Workshop