Kyushu Gourmet Guide｜Recommended Restaurants to Enjoy Local Cuisine Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-Date: Sep 29, 2026

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Kyushu Gourmet Guide｜Recommended Restaurants to Enjoy Local Cuisine

The Kyushu region is full of things to do, including shopping, soaking in hot springs, and visiting historic shrines and temples. If you're visiting Kyushu, you will definitely want to enjoy the regional food as well, so here are recommmended Restaurants to enjoy gourmet food unique to this area.

[Fukuoka] Hakata Mizutaki Chidori

Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, Hakata Mizutaki Chidori offers an authentic chicken hot pot dining experience within a serene Japanese setting. Dedicated servers guide guests through each step of the meal, ensuring the carefully prepared broth and fresh ingredients are enjoyed to their fullest. Complementing the signature hot pot, an array of a la carte options, extra add-ins, and curated beverages, including special shochu, complete the memorable meal.

Hakata Mizutaki Chidori

Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Hakozaki-Miyamae Station, 5-minute walk from Hakozaki-Kyudaimae Station, 355-m from Hakozaki-Kyudaimae Station
Address: 2-10-12, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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[Saga] Yoryutei

Founded in 1882, Yoryutei serves traditional Japanese cuisine cherished by celebrities for over 140 years. Awarded two stars in the 2014 Michelin Guide for Fukuoka and Saga, it retains its reputation as a restaurant worth a long drive to visit. Guests enter past stone lanterns into a dignified space filled with seasonal flowers and profound furnishings. Every dish highlights seasonal ingredients, especially the gorgeous Hassun appetizer assortment.

Yoryutei

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) Complete reservation system.
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute by car from Saga Station
Address: 3-2-37, Matsubara, Saga-shi, Saga Map
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[Nagasaki] Nagasaki Wagyu Yakiniku Pure

Nagasaki Wagyu Yakiniku Pure offers a relaxing Japanese dining experience designed for families, groups, and international travelers. Guests can unwind in cozy tatami rooms or semi-private spaces while enjoying top-tier Nagasaki Wagyu. Recognized as Japan's best at the 10th National Wagyu Proficiency Show and recipient of the Prime Minister's Award, this exceptional beef features rich sweetness, smooth texture, and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Highlights include the signature Nagasaki Wagyu Assortment and the Nagasaki Wagyu Select 3 Variety Assortment, expertly prepared to celebrate these select ingredients.

Nagasaki Wagyu Yakiniku Pure

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Get off at the "Shinchi Chinatown" tram stop on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway(streetcar). It's a 1-minute walk from there. It's near the Nagasaki Shinchi Bus Terminal
Address: Tsuge Bldg., 2-7 Shinchi-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki Map
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[Oita] Mejiro no Nejiro

Mejiro no Nejiro offers an elegant space styled in calming wood tones and white. Guests can relax while savoring carefully selected ingredients from Oita Prefecture, such as exceptionally fresh Seki mackerel, Seki horse mackerel, and Oita Wagyu beef. Full courses highlighting local cuisine pair seamlessly with renowned regional sake, including Yurijikomi, Chiebijin, and Takakiya. Featuring private rooms alongside spacious banquet seating for up to fifty guests, this versatile restaurant accommodates diverse occasions.

Mejiro no Nejiro

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Food L.O. 10:00 pm Drinks L.O. 10:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from the main exit of Oita Station. 1 minute walk from Funai Goban-gai Oita Bank Red Brick Building
Address: 3-2-25, Funaimachi, Oita-shi, Oita Map
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[Kumamoto] Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okubo Branch

5. Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okubo Branch

This restaurant offers exceptional yakiniku paired with rare wines inside a stylish hilltop setting. Welcomed by rich aromas, guests enjoy sweeping panoramic views alongside dishes crafted from local Kumamoto beef and fresh regional vegetables, reflecting a commitment to local production. Highly acclaimed for its quality, the restaurant features a four-course buffet with meats carefully selected by veteran butchery chefs. Meat lovers can indulge in high-quality local ingredients and memorable dining while taking in the beautiful surrounding scenery.

Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okubo Branch

Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O.10:00 pm)/ [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O.2:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,980 JPY / [Lunch] 1,980 JPY
Access: Kumamoto Dentetsu Bus - Kaketsuken-mae Bus Stop / North route 3 or North route 4 - 7-minutes walk
Address: 1-125-70, Yamamuro,Kita-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Map
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[Miyazaki] Shinmura Chikusan Miyakonojo

Shinmura Chikusan Miyakonojo pairs an exceptional yakiniku restaurant with an adjacent butcher shop praised by connoisseurs. Tender Japanese Black beef takes center stage, delivering rich, deep flavor across à la carte plates and highly sought-after all-you-can-eat options. Guests can complement their feast with an all-you-can-drink package while enjoying a warm, genial setting created by cheerful staff. Offering remarkable quality at reasonable prices, it welcomes solo diners and larger groups seeking a satisfying meal in a cheerful atmosphere.

Shinmura Chikusan Miyakonojo

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 - 14:00 / Dinner 15:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30) [Saturday, Sunday, Holidays]11:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Take National Route 10 from Kagoshima toward Miyazaki, turn right at the Yoshio Kosaten intersection, and you will come across the restaurant shortly.
Address: 6129-1 Yoshio-cho, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Map
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[Kagoshima] Karen Kagoshima Branch

Karen Kagoshima Branch serves premium agricultural products raised in Kagoshima. Guests can enjoy Kagoshima Kuroushi black beef and Kagoshima Kurobuta black pork prepared as shabu-shabu or seiro-mushi, paired with local premium shochu. Designed in a relaxed Japanese style, the interior offers glass-partitioned table seating alongside twelve private rooms that accommodate up to forty-eight guests when combined.

Karen Kagoshima Branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: 3rd Sunday every month (or the last day of consecutive holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes by car from the East Exit of [Kagoshima Chuo Station] on JR Kagoshima Main Line
Address: 3-4F, JA Food Plaza, 3-12, Yamanokuchi-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima Map
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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