Aji no Sato Chinman

A hearty local dining spot on Sakurajima, the active volcano across the bay from Kagoshima city. The specialty here is champon, a rich noodle soup loaded with vegetables, seafood, and pork, served in generous portions that refuel you after exploring the volcano's lava fields and observation points. Set meals with fried chicken or tonkatsu round out the menu. The location makes it a natural lunch stop if you are doing the Sakurajima day trip, and prices sit comfortably around 1,000 yen.