Tourism

Go to various spots in Kagoshima from Kagoshima Sun Royal Hotel!!

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Kagoshima is the only prefecture in Japan with world natural heritage and world cultural heritage sites. Kagoshima is filled with delicious food, nature, hot springs, and history! Please experience the treasure trove of alluring charm that you will want to visit many times.

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Spot information

Be healed by nature Pick up

Sakurajima

Approximately 25 minutes by car and ferry

Sakurajima, which is a symbol of Kagoshima, is an island of about 55 kilometers in diameter that floats in Kinko Bay.
On Sakurajima, which is an active volcano, small eruptions occur almost every day, even now.
We are fascinated by the typical landscape of Sakurajima which raises the fume, and the beauty of Sakurajima's unique natural form.
Come visit Sakurajima, which overflows with the power of magnificent nature.

There are plenty of places to see, such as Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park, which has the largest footbath in Japan and is about 100m in length. There is also Sakurajima/Kinko Bay Geopark, a facility that makes it easy to understand the connection between volcanoes and the unique nature of Sakurajima. And there is Sakurajima Natural Dinosaur Park, where, in addition to large models of seven dinosaurs, you can find real lions and tigers, and where there is a large 50m slide!

Learn the history

Saigo Takamori Statue

Approximately 15 minutes by car

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World cultural heritage site

Ijinkan (The Foreigners Mansion)

Approximately 15 minutes by car

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World cultural heritage site

The former Shuseikan (Remains of Shuseikan Reverberatory Furnace)

Approximately 20 minutes by car

World cultural heritage site

The former Shuseikan, machinery factory

Approximately 20 minutes by car

World cultural heritage site

Terayama Charcoal Kiln

Approximately 30 minutes by car

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World cultural heritage site

Sekiyoshi Sluice Gate of Yoshino Leat

Approximately 35 minutes by car

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Play & experience

Sakurajima-Kinkowan Geopark

Approximately 30 minutes by car and ferry

Hirakawa Zoological Park

Approximately 30 minutes by car

Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium

Approximately 35 minutes by car

Be healed by nature

Sakurajima lava Nagisa Park

Approximately 25 minutes by car and ferry + 10 minutes on foot

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Kagoshima urban agriculture center

Approximately 65 minutes by car

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Yoshino Park

Approximately 80 minutes by car

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Hirakawa Zoological Park

Sakurajima-Kinkowan Geopark

Sakurajima

Wide tourist Map

Kagoshima area map

Kirishima Shrine Approximately 90 minutes by car
Maguro no yakata Approximately 45 minutes by car
Sakurajima Approximately 25 minutes by car and ferry
Chiran Samurai Residence Garden Approximately 50 minutes by car
Sand Bath Hall Saraku Approximately 80 minutes by car
Yakushima Approximately 225 minutes by car and ferry

Spot information

Yakushima area Pick up

World Cultural Heritage Site Yakushima

Approximately 255 minutes by car and express boat

Kagoshima Prefecture is Japan's only prefecture with a World Natural Heritage Site and World Cultural Heritage Site, including "Yakushima," registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 1993, "the former Shuseikan" (including the Remains of Shuseikan Reverberatory Furnace, the machinery factory, and the Former Kagoshima Spinning Engineer's Residence), Terayama Charcoal Kiln, and Sekiyoshi Sluice Gate of Yoshino Leat, registered as World Cultural Heritage Sites in 2015.

If you visit Kagoshima on vacation, make sure to enjoy these numerous valuable World Heritage Sites.

Ichikikushikino area

Maguro no yakata

Approximately 45 minutes by car and ferry

Kangakuen

Approximately 55 minutes by car

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Satsuma Students Museum

Approximately 60 minutes by car

Satsuma / Sendai area

Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

Approximately 60 minutes by car and ferry

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Ichihino hot spring resort

Approximately 65 minutes by car

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Imuta Pond

Approximately 65 minutes by car

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Kirishima area

Shiobitani Onsen Ryoma Park

Approximately 60 minutes by car and ferry

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Kirishima Open-Air Museum

Approximately 80 minutes by car

Kirishima Shrine

Approximately 90 minutes by car

Ibusuki area

Lake Ikeda

Approximately 70 minutes by car and ferry

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Sand Bath Hall Saraku

Approximately 80 minutes by car

Nagasakibana, Ryugu Shrine

Approximately 85 minutes by car

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Southern Kyushu area

Chiran Samurai Residence Garden

Approximately 50 minutes by car and ferry

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Ichikikushikino Vol1

Ichikikushikino Vol2

Satsumasendai City Vol1

Satsumasendai City Vol2

Kirishima

Event&Gourmet Map

Spot information

Gourmet Pick up

The rich dining of Kagoshima is backed
by magnificent nature and history

Pork cutlet of Kurobuta pork

Situated in southern Japan, Kagoshima is located in the Kyushu region and is blessed with superb nature, such as the ocean, mountains, and rivers.
Thanks to its location at the southern tip of the Japanese archipelago, it is influenced by southern culture, Mainland China, and the Korean Peninsula.

Kurobuta pork - They are fed sweet potatoes, which are a specialty of Kagoshima, which creates sweet and refreshing meat. Please try the charming Kagoshima kurobuta pork, such as shabu-shabu and pork cutlets.
Satsumaage (Deep-fried fish balls) - Satsumaage, called “tsukeage” by locals, was delivered from Ryukyu during the era of the 28th Satsuma clan, Shimazu Nariakira, through their interaction with Ryukyu.
Shirokuma - Generally, “shirokuma (white bear)” refers to freshly shaved ice topped with fruits and beans with condensed milk. It was named shirokuma (white bear) because its appearance resembles a white bear.
Karukan - It is a Japanese sweet that is shaped like red bean paste in a stick. Karukan has a long history and it originated in the Satsuma clan. It is characterized by the dusty and fluffy texture of its dough and its white color.

Satsumaage (Deep-fried fish balls)

Shirokuma

Karukan

Events in Kagoshima

Chiran neputa

the third Saturday of July every year

Map

Ogionsa

the 4th Saturday of July every year

Ohara Festival

November 2nd & 3rd every year

Gourmet

Yakiniku Nabeshima Yojiro Main Store

Approximately 1 minute on foot

Familian Haikaratei Yojiro Main Store

Approximately 2 minute on foot

Danchu

Approximately 3 minute on foot

Maruchon Ramen

Approximately 3 minute on foot

Tenmonkan Mujaki

Approximately 15 minute by car

Useful links for sightseeing in Kagoshima

JR Kyushu bus sightseeing

For guests staying at Kagoshima Sun Royal Hotel

Great deals on rental car plans

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