OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Kumamoto Food Guide

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Chestnut Sweets

Chestnuts are cultivated extensively in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, such as in Kuma District and Yamaga. Kumamoto holds the second position in chestnut production volume in Japan. Chestnuts from Kumamoto Prefecture are widely used, not only as a fresh food ingredient but also as a raw material for sweets such as Kurikinton. There are also a wide variety of local desserts using Yamae chestnuts from Kuma District and Yamaga Japanese chestnuts. There are so many variations, such as Japanese sweets, Mont Blanc, parfait, brûlée with a whole chestnut, and others.

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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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Gastronomy recommendations

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