Kirishima Jingu‑mae Chaya

Kirishima Jingu‑mae Chaya is a well‑established Japanese restaurant perfectly positioned along the approach to Kirishima Shrine, ideal for a rest during worship or sightseeing. The menu features local favorites like yamakake mountain vegetable soba, veggie-packed chanpon noodles, and Kurobuta pork cutlets. With large tatami rooms, it’s great for groups or families. The added Yakusugi craft display means you can enjoy a meal and shop for unique wooden souvenirs in one stop.

Highlights:

• A long‑standing eatery located directly in front of Kirishima Shrine.

• Signature dishes include mountain vegetable soba with grated yam (780 ¥), hearty chanpon noodles, and Kurobuta pork cutlet bowls.

• Features spacious tatami banquet rooms, and offers bento boxes (starting at 500 ¥ with prior reservation). 

• Displays and sells Yakusugi (ancient cedar) crafts—great for souvenirs.