Sakurajima Volcano Gastronomy Tour, produced by SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima

Discover hidden charms of Kagoshima that you haven’t seen yet and experience Kagoshima culture through food.

Highlight

• Visit hidden gems in Kagoshima, known for its secluded locations that are not easily accessible.
• Indulge in the unique regional gastronomy.
• Explore a culture that thrives alongside the powerful volcanic landscape.

SHIROYAMA HOTEL Kagoshima is a traditional and local 5-star hotel established 60 years ago and offers the top quality of service. To make your stay in Kagoshima special, the hotel produced tour courses that you can book.

You may wonder why people are living on an active volcano. Throughout this tour, you will head to the volcano “Sakurajima” and learn why. Your first stop is the factory that produces plate items from volcanic lava. Or you may visit the pottery shop next to the factory. Then, you will head to Black Vinegar Farm. There are thousands of cray pots on the farm and vinegar is naturally fermented in the pots. The view of the pots is astonishing. After getting a hint of the fermentation process with “KOJI”, you will head to a restaurant for “KOJI Pork” lunch. What is KOJI? It is the fundamental mold for all fermentation of Japanese cuisine. What does it look like? You can learn more after lunch. Then, you will get back to the hotel and will visit a brewery that produces good-quality beer. They are trying to perform a sustainable business by using local ingredients. At the finale of the tour, you will have a special dinner table at SHIROYAMA HOTEL Kagoshima “Kagoshima Gastronomy Night” at the restaurant “Shisui”. The head chef will give a performance next to your table. The omakase meal is made from Kagoshima ingredients which you can enjoy at this table only.

Details

Price:
yen / person

Duration:
13 hours

Meeting Point:
The lobby at SHIROYAMA HOTEL Kagoshima

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 2

Includes:
– English-speaking guide
– Insurance
– Transportation
– Lunch and Dinner
– Participation fee for each craft experience
– Pre-night stay at SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima with breakfast

Not included:
– Personal expenses
– Post-night stay 
– Extra drinks with meals that are not included

Itinerary

9:00  Meet your guide at the hotel lobby after breakfast and head to Sakurajima 
10:00  Sakurajima Volcanic Lava Processing Factory visiting OR Visiting Pottery ware shop
11:00  Black Vinegar Farm Visit - Amazing view of vinegar cray pots
13:00  "KOJI Pork" lunch and learn deeper about "KOJI" the Japanese fermentation culture
16:00  Arrival at the hotel and Shiroyama Brewery Visit
18:00  Dinner- Kagoshima Gastronomy Night at the restaurant “Shisui”, SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima served by the head chef
 21:00  The end of the tour

Note 

Book before
Book at least 2 months in advance
When you book, please let us know which day you want to hold the tour.
* If you have any food restrictions, please let us know when you book.

Please check our cancellation policy.