Best Restaurants in Kagoshima & Minami-Satsuma

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".

3.76

Very good

618

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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2Kagoshima Gekijo

Tenmonkandori Sta. 210m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

3.07

15

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

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3Satsuma Kurobuta Hyakkan

Kagoshima Chuo Sta. 289m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Seafood

Just 3 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station! Enjoy delicious Kurobuta Shabu-Shabu and seasonal ingredients! Savor exquisite Kagoshima cuisine made with whole 六白黒豚 (Rokuhaku Kurobuta)!

3.27

43

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

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4Yakiniku Kamichiku

Miyakodori Sta. 90m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Korean

3.59

Very good

92

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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. 80m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

For Kagoshima Black Wagyu Yakiniku in Tenmonkan, visit our directly managed farm shop. Feel free to contact us (lunch reservations available Monday to Friday).

3.53

Very good

120

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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6Teppanyaki Kaiun

Korimoto Minamigawa Sta. 1286m / Teppanyaki, Steak, Hamburger steak

3.03

4

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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7Zenseki Private rooms Izakaya Wa no Ne Kagoshima tenmonkan ten

Tenmonkandori Sta. 139m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

A Japanese izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori Station, featuring private rooms and unlimited drinks with 30 types of Kagoshima shochu!

3.05

22

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed

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8Mifuku

Miyakodori Sta. 105m / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

NEW OPEN! Charcoal-grilled Sukiyaki and Shabu-shabu with Kuroge Wagyu. A sister restaurant of the renowned "Kurobuta Fukuya" has arrived!

3.10

21

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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9Yakiniku Waka

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

3.09

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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10Akaneya Kagoshima chuuou ten

Takamibashi Sta. 131m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Pork shabu shabu

【Private Rooms Available】Just a 1-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station! Enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the market!

3.03

6

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area

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11Private rooms Yakiniku Gyudo Hanare

Tenmonkandori Sta. 224m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

[Tenmonkan] Enjoy Yakiniku, Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, and Steak in Private Rooms Relax in our calm counter seating.

3.17

22

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

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12Washin Sousai Minami

Tenmonkandori Sta. 123m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Seafood

About a 3-minute walk from Tenmonkan, enjoy private Japanese dining with the legendary Rokuhaku Kurobuta and shochu for parties and business meetings! Don't miss our popular lunch options too!

3.19

38

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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13Mikan

Tenmonkandori Sta. 237m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Regional Cuisine

Kagoshima's Local Cuisine and a Wide Variety of Satsuma Shochu! Inside the restaurant, you'll find an impressive selection of over 200 types of Satsuma shochu! We also offer premium shochu that you won't easily find outside of Kagoshima.

3.38

110

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Vegetarian options

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14Segodon Higashisengoku ten

Takamibaba Sta. 177m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Sushi

Enjoy Satsuma cuisine and fresh sushi crafted with years of expertise, paired with carefully selected fine sake. Experience a relaxing evening in a friendly atmosphere.

3.02

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