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Satsumachi Kagoshima-Chuo Station – Miyage-Yokocho/Gourmet-Yokocho
A prime location right by the station, where visitors can find a wide selection of Kagoshima souvenirs and local gourmet specialties all in one place!
Located right outside the ticket gates on the 2nd floor of JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station, a major Kyushu Shinkansen hub, Satsumachi Kagoshima-Chuo Station is the perfect place to find local souvenirs and gourmet delights.
At "Miyage-Yokocho," 25 souvenir shops offer a diverse selection of regional specialties, from traditional and Western sweets to Kagoshima delicacies. Signature souvenirs include "Karukan" from Akashiya and "Satsuma-age" from Tsukiagean—both classic local treats.
For authentic Kagoshima shochu, stop by Satsuma Shochu Kura, or explore specialty stores selling processed seafood like kibinago (silver-stripe round herring), bonito, and brown sugar, as well as traditional crafts like Oshima Tsumugi textiles and Kiriko glassware.
Next to it, "Gourmet-Yokocho" offers a taste of Kagoshima's finest cuisine. Enjoy crispy tonkatsu and shabu-shabu made with premium Kurobuta pork at "Ooyama", savor volcanic ash-dried fish at "Sakurajima Hai-Boshiya Seisen", or try the light yet flavorful tonkotsu broth at "Zabon Ramen". With so many renowned eateries, choosing where to dine might be the hardest part!
Highlights
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Located right outside the ticket gates of JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station, offering a wide selection of souvenirs and restaurants.
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Karukan, Satsuma-age, and Shochu are must-buy classic Kagoshima souvenirs.
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Enjoy local gourmet delights like Kurobuta pork dishes and volcanic ash-dried fish.
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Spacious walkways, making it easy to navigate even with travel luggage.
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"Karukan" from Akashiya offers a refined and elegant sweetness.
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"Gourmet-Yokocho" features a total of 8 restaurants, offering diverse local flavors.
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Crispy Kurobuta tonkatsu from Ooyama.
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Rich tonkotsu broth ramen from Zabon Ramen.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are foreign language services available?
Yes, but if unavailable, staff can assist through a toll-free language support system.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
It depends on each store.
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Is gift wrapping available?
Yes, except for some stores.
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Can items be shipped overseas?
No international shipping is available. Customers must arrange shipping themselves after purchase.
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Can earned points be used immediately?
Varies by store and point system.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- さつまち鹿児島中央駅 みやげ横丁 ぐるめ横丁
- Postal Code
- 890-0053
- Address
- 1-1 Chuocho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
- Telephone
- 099-812-7700
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
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Miyage-Yokocho: 9:00am - 7:00pm (Some stores operate from 8:00am - 8:00pm)
Gourmet-Yokocho: 11:00am - 9:00pm (Hours may vary by store) - Access
- About a 1-minute walk from JR Kyushu Shinkansen, Kagoshima Main Line, and Ibusuki Makurazaki Line Kagoshima-Chuo Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)