Kurume Yakitori

Kurume is a yakitori town counted among the densest in Japan by shops per capita, a favorite of those in the know. Said to have begun at stalls in the late 1950s, it is marked by an abundance of skewers other than chicken, such as pork and beef offal, despite the name yakitori. The German words for the skewers are distinctive too, with darm for white offal and herz for heart, names that reflect a region rich in medicine and still in use today.

Highlights

- A yakitori town packed with shops, among the densest in Japan - Varied non chicken skewers such as darm white offal - German skewer names rooted in medical terms - A rich menu including skewers wrapped in vegetables

Seasonal Enjoyment

In autumn and winter, when the warmth of charcoal is welcome, hot skewers and a drink go hand in hand. In summer, starting with refreshing vegetable wrapped skewers alongside a cold drink is a pleasure.

Access and Basics

- Area: the central district of Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture - Access: many around Nishitetsu and JR Kurume stations - Budget guide: enjoy a few skewers at a time with ease - Kurume is also a town that declared itself number one in yakitori

A Little Advice

Start by ordering the famous darm to experience a skewer unique to this town. Boldly trying skewers with unfamiliar names can lead you to delicious discoveries.