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Kagoshima

KAGOSHIMA

ABOUT KAGOSHIMA

Kagoshima City is the prefectural capital of Kagoshima Prefecture and is located at the southern tip of Kyushu. . Surrounded by majestic nature such as Sakurajima, it is also historically prosperous as the center of the Satsuma Domain. . He is also known for producing great figures from the late Edo period, including Saigo Takamori, and making a major contribution to Japan's modernization. . It is a city full of hot springs and gourmet food, and is packed with charm as a tourist destination.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

SPOT 01Sakurajima

As a symbol of Kagoshima
Towering active volcano

It is an active volcano floating in Kagoshima Bay (Kinko Bay), and its smoke is impressive. . It is easily accessible by ferry, and offers a variety of ways to enjoy it, including observation decks, hot springs, and hiking trails. . In particular, the view from the Yunohira Observatory is spectacular, allowing you to feel the dynamic view of Sakurajima up close.

SPOT 02Senganen Garden

Feel the history of the Shimazu family
Daimyo Garden

This vast garden was built by the Shimazu family, the lord of the Satsuma domain in the Edo period, and Sakurajima rises behind it, creating a landscape that looks like a painting. . The garden is dotted with historical buildings and tea rooms, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the Japanese garden. . It also has a museum where you can learn about the Shimazu family's history and culture, making it a must-have spot for history lovers.

SPOT 03Chiran Samurai Mansion Garden

The townscape of the
Edo period remains
Small Kyoto in Satsuma

Chiran is a beautiful town where the samurai residences of the Edo period are preserved. . The gardens lined with orderly stone walls and hedges, creating a landscape that seems to have traveled back in time. . Some of the interiors of the samurai residences are open to the public, allowing you to see up close the history of Satsuma and the lives of samurai.

PLAN MODEL

We will introduce a variety of travel plans proposed by marine tourism. . We list model plans that meet a variety of needs, including tourism, business and resorts. . Find the best plan for your trip and enjoy a comfortable and memorable journey.

Course 1

  • Sakurajima Ferry

    Sakurajima Ferry is a route connecting Kagoshima City and Sakurajima, and you can enjoy a 15-minute cruise.

  • Sakurajima Footba

    Sakurajima Footbath is a footbath spot where you can easily enjoy Sakurajima's hot springs.

  • Yunohira Observation Deck

    The Yunohira Observation Deck is a particularly good spot on Sakurajima, and offers close views of the majestic volcano from an altitude of 373 meters.

  • Tenmonkan Shopping Street

    Tenmonkan Shopping Street is the largest downtown area in Kagoshima City, and is an area where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet food.

Course 2

  • Senganen Garden

    It is a leading tourist attraction in Kagoshima, and its presence is truly a formality worthy of being called "the late Kagoshima." . The garden was built in 1658 as a villain of the Shimazu family, the lord of the Satsuma domain, and is characterized by its "borrowing scenery" technique, boldly incorporating the techniques of Chinese gardens. . Sakurajima and Kinko Bay are directly incorporated into the garden scenery, creating an overwhelming sense of scale.

  • Visiting Satsuma Kiriko Workshop

    This is a specialized workshop that produces the traditional Kagoshima glass craft "Satsuma Kiriko". . The unique Japanese cut glass crafts that was developed by the famous prince of Shimazu Nariakira, who was adopted by Western technology, has been inherited. . * (If it is a public holiday, it may be closed)

  • Iso Kogeikan

    This is Satsuma Kiriko's official shop and exhibition facility located in Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. . Located in the Iso district, a place associated with the Shimazu family, it is located next to Senganen, and is a complex facility where you can purchase traditional crafts and experience culture.

  • Kagoshima City Tenmonkan

    Located in the heart of Kagoshima City, it is a symbol of the Tenmonkan area, one of Kyushu's most popular downtown areas. . It is a historic place that housed the Shimazu family's astronomical observatory during the Edo period, and is now a bustling tourist spot with restaurants and souvenir shops.

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