What to Eat in Northern Kyushu: 10 Food Experiences to Try in Fukuoka, Oita, and Nagasaki

Let’s be honest. Japan is delicious no matter where you go. From konbini snacks to kaiten-zushi to kaiseki meals, I don’t think I’ve ever had a poor dining experience anywhere in Japan.

Ren and I first visited northern Kyushu in 2017 and got to enjoy regional specialties like champon, basashi, and everyone’s favorite Hakata ramen. Everything we had made an impression and got us excited to come back and explore more of the island and its myriad delicacies.

We had booked that return trip for early 2020 when I received an unexpected email from our friends at Cebu Pacific Airlines. They invited me to go on this 4-day FAM trip to explore Fukuoka, Oita, and Nagasaki. That meant four days of historic castles, Shinto shrines, and of course, Japanese food. Woohoo!

If you’re planning a trip to…