OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Kumamoto Food Guide

Enjoy the firm and bouncy texture of fresh shrimps.Shrimps and Prawns

The southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture has many fishing grounds, particularly at the Yatsushiro Sea, producing a variety of seafood in different seasons, such as “Japanese tiger prawn” which is designated as Kumamoto’s representative seafood, “red-foot prawn”, Amakusa’s “Japanese spiny lobster”, and others. Visitors can experience a traditional fishing method on “Utase Ship” in Ashikita Town and enjoy a variety of fresh and plush shrimp dishes at various restaurants.

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Kumamoto City North area Aso area Central area South area Amakusa area

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Foods Bread / Pastries / Desserts Modern Japanese Cuisine Traditional Japanese Sushi / Seafood Nabe (Hot Pot) Yakiniku (BBQ) / Horumon (Offal) Yakitori (Grilled Meat and Vegetables Skewers) / Meat Dishes Okonomiyaki / Takoyaki / etc. Noodles (Ramen / Soba / Udon / etc.) Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) Dining Bars / Bars / Beer Halls Italian / French Western / Various Western / European Chinese Southeast Asian Curry Organic / Fusion Party Halls / Karaoke / Entertainment Casual Dining / Fast Food Alcohol Other Cuisine

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