Kagoshima

Kagoshima is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin. It has been nicknamed the "Naples of the Eastern world" for its bay location, hot climate, and impressive stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Just outside of the city is the early-Edo Period Sengan-en(Isoteien) Japanese Garden. This city combines a stunning vista with rich local history, excellent food and drink, and vibrant nightlife.

Buried Shrine Gate

The shrine gate in Kurokami area was buried in just one day with the ash and the pumice.

Yunohira Observation Point

Situated at the 4th station of Mount Kita-dake and 373m above sea level, the observatory is the highest place that you can climb. You can also view the surface of Sakurajima, the Kagoshima urban area, and Mount Kaimon.The sunset and the night view are particularly beautiful.

Shoko Shuseikan Museum

Learn how the Shimadzu family defied the Shogunate and developed trade during Japan’s period of seclusion from the outside world, and see how these connections were used to acquire the knowledge and technology needed to kick-start the only industrial revolution to occur outside Europe.

Kagoshima City Museum of Art

This Museum is a good place to enjoy a wide range of artworks, both modern and classical, by well-known international artists and locally-based ones.

Saraku Sand Bath (Hall)

Ibusuki's sand baths can be enjoyed at a number of hotels and other facilities, but the most popular bathing spot is the large Saraku Sand Bath Hall.

Chiran

The town of Chiran is located right at the bottom of Kyushu, in Kagoshima Prefecture. is perhaps most well-known for its sad history. During the Second World War, it was here that many a young (even school-age) soldier was trained to become a kamikaze (literally 'divine wind') suicide bomber

Chiran Peace Museum

The Chiran Peace Museum For Kamikaze Pilots in Chiran,Kagoshima Prefecture is a thought-provoking, controversial museum. It is dedicated to the lives and deaths of 1,036 suicide pilots or kamikaze,who sacrificed themselves in the name of the Japanese emperor in the latter stages of World War II

Chiran Samurai Residence Complex

The Chiran Samurai Residence Complex is designated as an

Yakushima National Park

Yakushima National Park is a protected area located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu. It includes parts of the Ōsumi Islands with Yakushima, the entire island Kuchinoerabu-jima and some surrounding marine areas. The total size is 325.53 square kilometres.