A Culinary Journey Through Kyushu
This tour immerses you in Kyushu’s culinary scene, from Fukuoka’s yatai stalls to regional specialties and hands-on dining. Each meal highlights local traditions and stories, guided by a passionate foodie. The curated itinerary offers exclusive access to unforgettable meals beyond typical tourist options.
Kyushu for Food Lovers: Local Flavors, Hidden Gems, Expert Guide
Local Cuisine
Eat as the locals do and experience an authentic taste of Kyushu.
Comfort and Ease
We plan the itinerary so you can enjoys the trip. Rest easy in modern and traditional accommodations.
Foodie Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Free & Easy in Fukuoka
Free & Easy Arrival
Settle into your hotel in central Fukuoka, just 15 minutes from the airport. Use the day at your own pace—whether resting, shopping, or sampling your first bites of Kyushu’s legendary cuisine.
Overnight: The Basics Fukuoka
Day 2: Traditional Tastes & Autumn Scenery
Traditional Tastes & Autumn Scenery
Make your own yuzu kosho, a spicy citrus paste native to Kyushu. Then, enjoy a countryside lunch and sake tasting. If timing allows, stroll through Akizuki, a charming historic town with vivid autumn colors. End the day in Kurume, Japan’s yakitori capital.
Overnight: Suikoyen Hotel (Kurume)
Day 3: Artisan Vinegars & Local Flavours
Artisan Vinegars & Local Flavors
Tour a traditional vinegar brewery and create your own fruit vinegar. Enjoy a vinegar-inspired lunch and, season permitting, visit a tangerine orchard or seaweed stand. Wind down with a seasonal multi-course dinner.
Day 4: Fermentation & Onigiri Crafting
Miso, Soy & Yaki Onigiri
Visit a historic miso and soy brewery in Hitoyoshi. Participate in a warm, casual cooking session to make grilled onigiririce balls. Dinner features Kagoshima’s famed black pork at a local favourite.
Overnight: Hotel Kyocera (Kirishima)
Day 5: Sushi, Tea & Onsen Luxury
Sushi, Tea & Onsen Luxury
Learn the art of sushi making and take part in a serene green tea experience. Enjoy seasonal ryokan dining and relax in the on-site natural hot spring baths.
Overnight: Ibusuki Hakusuikan (Ibusuki)
Day 6: Bonito, Bullet Trains & Bento
Umami & Scenic Return
Learn how katsuobushi (bonito flakes) are made and shave your own to build a flavorful local lunch. After souvenir shopping in Kagoshima, grab an eki-ben station bento and board the Shinkansen to Fukuoka. Luggage is delivered separately.
Overnight: The Basics Fukuoka
Departure Day: Sayonara Kyushu
Farewell & Departure
Enjoy breakfast, check out, and reflect on your incredible food adventure. Our team can assist with taxis or additional travel arrangements.
Thank you for exploring Kyushu with us ❤️
Experience Kyushu's Cuisine with Our All-Inclusive Tour Package
Price based on double/twin sharing. Single trailer staying in a room alone will have an additional charge of ¥145, 000. For triple sharing price, please contact us for more information.
- ¥447,000 per person
- November 30 - December 6, 2025
- Limited Space! 12 pax Max!
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A sample of the local tastes you might try on this tour.
FAQs
What kind of food can I expect on the tour?
This tour doesn’t focus on expensive ‘gourmet’ restaurants or celebrity chefs. You can find those places on your own using Trip Advisor. Instead you’ll get the chance to eat like the locals eat. Each restaurant on this tour has been carefully chosen to highlight the tastiest Kyushu cuisine using locally-sourced seasonal ingredients wherever possible. You’ll explore a wide variety of local dishes. What they all have in common is a fierce pride in the manner they are prepared and served. If you have any dietary restriction please ask us about alternatives before booking your tour.
What kind of accommodation will I stay in?
You will stay in a mix of clean and comfortable city hotels and traditional Japanese ryokan inns with onsen baths. In the city hotels you will be sleeping in western beds. In the Japanese ryokan inns you will be sleeping in a mix of western beds and traditional Japanese-style futonbeds on tatami mat flooring.
How will I travel around?
A comfortable private bus.
How many people can join?
We love small group intimate travel. Maximum participants will be 12 pax.
Is this trip suitable for seniors?
Definitely yes! You will be travelling by private bus and accompanied at all times by an English-speaking tour leader. There are no long hikes on this tour but of course you will need to walk around various attractions. There will be some non-paved paths and steps to climb (especially in shrines or temples). It will be no problem if you prefer to skip any activity and wait for the group on the bus or in a seated area.
Who runs this tour?
This tour has been commissioned by Walking Wise Tours & Travel (UK) after extensive discussion of the itinerary with ourselves (Kyushu Journeys). It is based on our recommendations and we will operate and manage all aspects of the tour here in Japan.
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