Best Restaurants in Kagoshima

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

1Tonkatsu to, Shabushabu. Kurobuta Fukuya

Tenmonkandori Sta. 52m / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

Indulge in a luxurious shabu-shabu experience at "Kurobuta Fukuyahonten" and "Kurobuta Fukuya".

3.75

Very good

711

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Sushi Dokoro Kimiya

Wakida Sta. 26m / Sushi

3.74

Very good

198

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Wednesday, Thursday

Non smoking
Children welcome

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3Tonkatsu to, Shabushabu. Kurobuta Fukuya Honten

Tenmonkandori Sta. 198m / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Pork shabu shabu

[Just a short walk from Tenmonkan] "Kurobuta Tonkatsu x Charcoal Grilled & Hand-Cut Shabu-Shabu" - Discover the trending gem in Kagoshima!

3.47

147

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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4Kurobuta Shabu Nabe Zosui no Mise Hachiman

Takamibashi Sta. 167m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine

A Shabu-Shabu Specialty Restaurant Featuring Healthy Dishes Made Without Chemical Seasonings, Showcasing Black Pork Regional Cuisine

3.50

Very good

221

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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5Jukusei Yakiniku Gyudo! Honten

Tenmonkandori Sta. 92m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

"Satsuma Fukunaga Beef" wins Grand Champion at the 20th National Beef Cattle Business Carcass Competition for the fifth time in a row!

3.50

Very good

129

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos

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6Sushi Ko Katsuo

Kagoshima Chuoeki Mae Sta. 108m / Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi

3.55

Very good

97

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- JPY 999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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7Teppan Azami Kagoshima ten

Tenmonkandori Sta. 76m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Teppanyaki, Seafood

3.26

19

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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8Wakana Chuo-eki Nishiguchiten

Kagoshima Chuo Sta. 212m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Regional Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Established in 1946, enjoy our traditional flavor of 'Miso Oden' that has remained unchanged since our founding, along with local seafood and Black Pork dishes made with carefully selected ingredients.

3.47

133

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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9Teishoku Rice Man

Takamibaba Sta. 114m / Cafeteria, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 3-minute walk from Takami Baba Station, enjoy a lively yet relaxing atmosphere while savoring seasonal fresh fish from Kagoshima and delightful seasonal sour cocktails.

3.43

35

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available

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10Private rooms Yakiniku Gyudo Hanare

Tenmonkandori Sta. 229m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

[4-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori Station] Enjoy the Grand Champion "Satsuma Fukunaga Beef" from the 20th National Beef Cattle Carcass Competition.

3.31

24

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Non smoking
Children welcome

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11Nihonshu to Sakana Miyagawa

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[1-minute walk from Shima Bus Headquarters] Enjoy the blessings of Amami and Kagoshima Black Beef in a refined space ◆ A perfect pairing of fine drinks and dishes.

3.63

Very good

75

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos

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Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

12Jidori no Sato Eirakuso

Hyokiyama Sta. 1840m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Chicken dishes

We will be open every day in October except Tuesdays!

3.74

Very good

558

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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13Sakanaya Dojo Kirishima kokubu ten

Kokubu Sta. 593m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Sushi

[10-minute walk from Kokubun Station] Specializing in fresh tuna, tuna dishes, and oysters. Equipped with a live fish tank. Private tatami rooms available for up to 50 guests.

3.01

6

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

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14Renga Ya

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Just a 5-minute walk from Awa Port, enjoy Yakushima brand beef "Jomon Gyu" and game meat with grilled dishes. Perfect for casual dining or group gatherings!

3.47

179

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Wednesday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

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15Gyoza no Mitchy Tenmonkan ten

Tenmonkandori Sta. 238m / Dumpling, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken)

3.18

14

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Children welcome

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16Taishu Sakaba Kadoya

Tenmonkandori Sta. 206m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Dim sum & Yum cha, Oden

3.50

Very good

109

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Non smoking

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17Shochu Sasakura

Tenmonkandori Sta. 189m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Regional Cuisine

In addition to representing fine sake from various breweries, we offer around 850 types of shochu and local dishes featuring kibinago and jidori chicken.

3.47

109

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

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18Yakiniku Waka

Sakurajima Sanbashidori Sta. 3664m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Beef dishes

3.07

13

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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19Japanese Cuisine Ishihara

Asahidori Sta. 467m / Japanese Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and local Kagoshima dishes paired with fine sake. Experience a serene Japanese atmosphere, perfect for weekday dinners.

3.21

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