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: 46-m Emerald Cascade Walk
Amami Oshima Kagoshima: UNESCO Mangroves & Clear Beaches
Sakurajima Kagoshima: Active Volcano, Lava Walks & Onsen
Chiran Samurai Gardens: 7 Gardens & 1-km Street Walk
Kagoshima Castle Ruins (Tsurumaru-jo): Goromon Gate Walk
Sogi Falls Kagoshima: 210-m Curtain Cascade in Isa City
Yakushima Kagoshima: UNESCO Forest, Jomon Sugi & Mossy Hikes
Tanegashima Kagoshima: Space Center & Tropical Beaches
Sengan-en Kagoshima: Shimazu Daimyo Garden with Sakurajima
