Kagoshima
Travel guide to Kagoshima Prefecture. Witness the active volcano Sakurajima, trek to Yakushima's ancient Jomon Sugi cedar (UNESCO World Heritage), and bury yourself in Ibusuki's natural sand baths. Explore the samurai district of Chiran and enjoy Sakurajima views from Sengan-en Garden. Try mangrove kayaking on Amami Oshima. Savor kurobuta pork shabu-shabu, keihan chicken rice, Shirokuma shaved ice, and satsuma-age fried fish cakes.
Kagoshima × Trip
Ryugu Shrine Ibusuki: Urashima Taro & Egai Shell Wishes
Ogawa Falls Kagoshima Guide: 46-m Emerald Cascade Walk
Sogi Falls Kagoshima: 210-m Curtain Cascade in Isa City
Amami Oshima Kagoshima: UNESCO Mangroves & Clear Beaches
Sengan-en Kagoshima: Shimazu Daimyo Garden with Sakurajima
Chiran Samurai Gardens: Gardens & 1-km Street Walk
Kagoshima Castle Ruins (Tsurumaru-jo): Goromon Gate Walk
Yakushima: UNESCO Forest, Jomon Sugi and Mossy Hikes
Sakurajima Kagoshima: Active Volcano, Lava Walks and Onsen
Tanegashima Kagoshima: Space Center & Tropical Beaches
