The phrase "the regional pedigree chicken breed* of such and such a place" is overused, isn't it? Doesn't it make you unsure about which regional pedigree chicken breed is really tasty? Amakusadaiou - the regional pedigree chicken breed of Kamiamakusa - was even once used to make mizutaki (chicken and vegetables boiled in plain water) in Hakata. This is because it has both excellent taste and texture. Furthermore, it is almost double the size of a regular broiler, so it is very filling. It is an exquisite regional pedigree chicken breed that you can only find here. *A "regional pedigree chicken breed" is a region-specific variety of chicken in Japan and chicken raised with a special breeding method.
There are many restaurants where you can eat Amakusadaiou in Kamiamakusa. Therefore, please make sure to try it. It is a fresh meat. Accordingly, it is served in simple dishes you can enjoy such as tataki (seared chicken), oyakodon (chicken and egg on rice) and ishiyaki (chicken grilled on hot stones). You can enjoy ultimate regional pedigree chicken breed dishes with a difference because they are simple.
Moreover, various souvenirs of Amakusadaiou are available. They all come with simple seasoning like how they are eaten in Kamiamakusa. Why don't you buy a souvenir that will remind you of the taste of Kamiamakusa even in your home?!
You can buy various souvenirs at Michinoeki Kamiamakusa Sun Pearl, L'isola Terrace Amakusa and Aino Amakusa Mura.
When you visit Kamiamakusa, you will find yourself in a colorful City of Flowers: fields of rape blossoms which are the first to announce the arrival of spring, Mt. Sengan and Iwasakura Hana Park where you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom, a wide variety of cut flowers you can appreciate throughout the year, and Kamiamakusa Flower Festival!
Did you know that difficult-to-find daikon radish is grown in Kamiamakusa? It is called "Yushima Daikon." Yushima Daikon is grown on Yushima located almost in the center of the Ariake Sea sandwiched between the Amakusa Islands and the Shimabara Peninsula. It is said that rebel forces held a meeting to determine their strategy on Yushima at the time of the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion. Therefore, you may have heard Yushima being called Dango (Meeting) Island.
The rice grown in Kamiamakusa crosses the sea, crosses the land, crosses the sea once again and is then turned into sake on Sado Island before returning home to Kamiamakusa. LIGHT PASS sake is made with a commitment to following that long journey.
Kuruma shrimp is a branded shrimp which ranks alongside regular lobsters or spiny lobsters. Its greatest characteristic, besides its size, is its taste. The rich and tender taste has a tastiness with a different dimension of tastiness which you cannot experience at all with ordinary shrimp.
Cake Kobo Pumpkin in Kamiamakusa gives you a dream-like experience when you sink your teeth into its roll cake with a length of 50 cm from the beginning. You can enjoy this sweet of a double extra-large roll cake of 50 cm that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations in this shop. However, it is not just long; the simple taste of the eggs and cream will invite you to take another bite. Moreover, in addition to the plain flavor, you can also try salted caramel, matcha green tea, chocolate and seasonal limited flavors. There are so many flavors available you will find it difficult to try them all.
Amakusadaiou Bar Sun Hara-Ippai is a restaurant specializing in local specialties made from Amakusadaiou - the local traditional pedigree chicken breed of Kamiamakusa. This restaurant, which extols the virtues of being a local traditional pedigree chicken specialist in Kamiamakusa with its abundant marine product resources, will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations as a restaurant that is truly worthy of being located in Kamiamakusa.
There are people who think that dashi* doesn't really change the flavor of dishes no matter how much you use! If you use the dashi of Kamiamakusa, you will definitely notice a difference.
Kamiamakusa supports the kitchens of the citizens in Kumamoto Prefecture with fish. This means you can savor fresh seafood here. Auctions in Kamiamakusa are held with the fish kept alive in fish preserves.