Kagoshima Tourist Exchange Center near Kagoshima-Chuo Station and Kotsuki River
This center will help your trip in Kagoshima.
1st Floor
You can get useful tips during your trip in Kagoshima
2nd Floor
You can take a meal at a restaurant with a nice view of Sakurajima and Kotsuki river.
There is another travel information center in Kagoshima-Chuo Station (Website:
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Kagoshima Prefecture Government Office : Tourist Destination
It is recommended to take lunch or have a cup of tea at the restaurant at the top floor, where you can have a good view of the whole Kagoshima City and Sakurajima.
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Kagoshima, Japan - Kagoshima-chuo eki mae Station (2019)
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The bureau was founded in 1928, by taking over Kagoshima Electric Tramway, a private company. The tram line itself existed from 1912.
Kagoshima (鹿児島市 Kagoshima-shi, Japanese: [ka̠ɡo̞ɕima̠]) is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the south western tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin. It has been nicknamed the Naples of the Eastern world for its bay location (Aira Caldera), hot climate, and emblematic stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city was officially founded on April 1, 1889.
Kagoshima-Chuo Station & Huge Ferris (evening 22 March 2015)
(Kagoshima-Chuo Station)
This station is the center of transportation when you travel in Kagoshima.
Local people friendly call the station Chuo-Eki (Eki means station).
(Final Stop of Shinkansen)
This is the final stop of super express.
The station is also known as the most southern station of Shinkansen (super express train).
(Shopping Mall)
There are more than 250 shops inside the station.
Those shops include clothes, souvenirs, movies, restaurants and electrical appliances.
You can also get on a big ferris on rooftop for 900 yen.
(Ferris)
The floor of the each box is transparent.
You can have the perfect view of the Kagoshima City.
There is a rumor among local young people.
If you go out with your boy/girl friend and took the ferris, the couple will break up. Give it a try, if you are interested!
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Tenmonkan ( 天文館 )
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The street was named after the Tenmonkan Observatory (also known as Meijikan) which helped develop astronomy and almanacs during the Edo Era. Currently now known as Kagoshima’s premier shopping district, visitors can enjoy shopping and dining. There are plenty of restaurants which serve shochu and the famous Kagoshima delicacy of kurobuta (pork) shabu-shabu. In addition, choosing souvenirs isn’t too difficult here.
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Mt. Shiroyama
Io World Kagoshima Aquarium
Ijinkan Foreigners’ Residence (Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House)
Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
Isso Beach
Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park
Sengan-en Garden (Isotei-en)
Sakurajima
Kirishima
Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
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Marine Port Kagoshima
Introduction of welcome ceremony and various attractions for the visitor of cruise ship passengers and crews including tourist information center, money exchange counter, and free services from the local specialty shops.
(The following versions available: English, Chinese, Taiwanese Hokkien, and Korea)
Provided by Kagoshima Prefectural Visitors Bureau
Volcano Hiking Adventure | Kagoshima Sakurajima ★ ONLY in JAPAN
Start your year with -- a VOLCANIC EXPLOSION! Japan's most active volcano is also a great place for lava trail hiking, hot spring bathing and pure adventure.
Where is this magical volcano you ask? It's down on Kyushu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture (1,300km from Tokyo) and that ash and fire throwing cone is SAKURAJIMA!
You can get there by ferry in 15 minutes from the city center for a ridiculous 180 yen / $1.50, about 4km across the sea.
Sakurajima is famous for island mikan, much smaller and sweeter than on the mainland. The Sakurajima DAIKON RADISH which can weigh as much as 45kg is also well known. It's the biggest radish in the world. (Are you excited yet?)
If radishes aren't enough, there's that LAVA TRAIL and loads of paths for bicycling. Not far away are sea view onsen baths where you can soak up those minerals and long views across the sea.
The Sakurajima Visitor's Center is the place to start your adventure.
Inside, data on the island's volcanic activity and history is all documented with diagrams and videos. There's also a gift shop with some cool things to buy.
I went in the off season (January) but that shouldn't stop you from visiting. It just means you get the whole place to yourself.
The population on Sakurajima is quite old. I met a 97 year old woman who was walking around just fine. She was half my size but seemed to have twice my energy so I think there's something truly magical about this island. I hope some of that magic rubs off onto you as well.
HOW TO GET THE SAKURAJIMA:
It's a 90-115 minute flight from Tokyo (Haneda or Narita Airport)
or a 7 hour trip on the Shinkansen. Great if you have a JR Rail Pass!
Buses depart regularly from Kagoshima Airport to the city center where you can either grab a taxi to the ferry terminal or a bus from Chuo-Kagoshima Station. It's a short ride.
THE SAKURAJIMA FERRY:
It's 24 hours, departing every 15-20 minutes.
Adults: 180 yen ($1.50)
Child: 90 Yen ($0.75)
Ferry Schedule and Guide:
Try a bowl of udon or soba on board for 480 yen!
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Sakurajima Visitor's Center
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Kagoshima, Japan
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Kagoshima, Japan 1. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima ****
2. Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho ***
3. JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima ***
4. Hotel Shiroyama Kagoshima ****
5. Remm Kagoshima ***
6. Dormy Inn Kagoshima ***
7. Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan ***
8. Hotel Gran Cerezo Kagoshima ***
9. Sun Days Inn Kagoshima ***
10. Hotel Urbic Kagoshima ***
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1. 890-0053 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Chuo-cho 11, Japan
Opened in 2012, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima is just a 2-minute walk from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Train Station and features a French restaurant and massage services.
2. 892-0828 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Kinseicho 5-3, Japan
Just steps away from Asahidori Tram Stop, Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho features comfortable guestrooms, free property-wide Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet.
3. 890-0045 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, 1-1-2 Take, Kagoshima, Japan
Directly connected to JR Kagoshima Chuo Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima offers modern guest rooms with free Wi-Fi in 2 separate towers.
4. 890-8586 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Shinsyouin 41-1 , Japan
Featuring an open-air natural hot spring bath overlooking Sakurajima Volcano and the sea, Hotel Shiroyama Kagoshima offers a spa centre, 7 dining options and a concierge.
5. 892-0842 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Higashi Sengokucho 1-32, Japan
Only a 2-minute walk from Tenmonkandori Tram Station, Remm Kagoshima offers modern accommodations with a massage chair.
6. 892-0847 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Nishisengoku-machi 17-30, Japan
Dormy Inn Kagoshima offers modern accommodations with free wired internet access.
7. 892-0843 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Sennichi-cho 14-28, Japan
Just steps away from Asahidori Tram Stop, Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho features comfortable guestrooms, free property-wide Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet.
8. 892-0844 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Yamanokuchicho 2-1 , Japan
Featuring an on-site bar and public baths, Hotel Gran Cerezo Kagoshima offers free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site. Kagoshima Chuo Station is a 7-minute tram ride.
9. 892-0844 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Yamanokuchi 9-8, Japan
A 5-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori Tram Station, Sun Days Inn Kagoshima offers rooms with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet and use the free-use PCs at the business centre.
10. 890-0045 Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Take 1-3-1, Japan
Only a 1-minute walk from JR Kagoshima Chuo Train Station, Hotel Urbic Kagoshima offers modern accommodations with free wired internet and free WiFi access.
Kagorin Rental Cycle Kagoshima Chuo Station to Statue of Okubo Toshimichi Japan Travel
Rental City Bicycle KAGORIN enables you to travel around Tenmonkan erea of Kagoshima City for only 200 yen for 24 hours.
Once you ride the bicycle, please return it to another port within 30 minutes. In this way, you can use the bicycle unlimitedly without any additional charges.
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Japan Travel: History and Nature of Sakurajima Visitor Center Kagoshima
Japan Travel: History and Nature of Sakurajima Visitor Center Kagoshima
Sakurajima Visitor Center
You can learn about Sakurajima there.
It simply exhibits and explains the history and nature to understand Sakurajima deeply.In the pavilion, which consists of nine parts, the history of Sakurajima and the transition of plants, sightseeing information and disaster-prevention activities are available. You can experience the active volcano Sakurajima over the hi-vision theater, the diorama and our computer programs. Much of the information is provided in English and Chinese.
It is right next to the Sakurajima ferry terminal
Hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Admission: Free
Closed: No closing days
Etc: Barrier-free, WC, Souvenir shop
About Sakurajima
Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes and is the symbol of Kagoshima. The volcano emits smoke constantly, and minor eruptions often occur many times per day. Located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay, Sakurajima is the area's most splendid geographic feature as it is located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay. It has an elevation of 1117 meters and a circumference of about 50 kilometers. A Powerful eruption happened and burned everything in 1914, however, grasses and plants are growing these days.
Access information
In Sakurajima
Travelers visiting Sakurajima can find many attractions just around the Ferry Terminal, including an onsen, foot baths, short hiking trails and an information center. Those who would like to further explore the volcano should travel by rental car, which can be taken across the water from Kagoshima by the ferries. Sightseeing buses, regular buses and rental bicycles are other possible methods of travel.
The way up to Sakurajima
Kagoshima and Sakurajima are connected around the clock by frequent ferries. The one way ride takes 15 minute and costs 160 yen. The ferry terminal is a ten minute walk from JR Kagoshima Station or a five minute walk from the Suizokukan-guchi tram stop, and is also served by the City View Buses.
There are also regular city buses that run infrequently from the ferry terminal along the northern coast (departures every 1-3 hours) and along the southern coast (departures every 40-90 minutes) of Sakurajima.
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Kagoshima-Chuo Station - End Stop of Japanese Shinkansen (Bullet Train) -
(Introduction to Kagoshima-Chuo)
The station is the final stop of the Kyushu Shinkansen. The station is the most southern Shinkansen station in Japan.
This is the center of transportation when you visit Kagoshima.
(Unique Ferris on the station)
The symbol of the station is a big Ferris on the top!
The floor of each box of the ferris is transparent.
Are you brave enough to get on the ferris?
You can have the great view of the Kagoshima City from the Ferris. The maximum height is 91m.
(City View Bus)
The bus departs at Kagoshima-Chuo Station.
The bus goes to famous sightseeing spots at Kagoshima City.
(City View Tickets)
You can buy one-day free tickets at the Travel Guide Station at Kagoshima-Chuo Station. You can get on buses and trams as many times as you want!
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How to use rental bicycle KAGORIN (Travel in Kagoshima, Japan)
I edited the video so that foreign travelers understand how to use the rental bicycle Kagorin to enjoy their trip in Kagoshima City, Japan.
When you rent a bicycle, you can choose languages from Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese of Traditional Chinese.
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Kagoshima to Makurazaki return trip
Includes passing Nishi Oyama, the Japanese railway network's southernmost station.
Kagoshima, Japan - Suizokukan-guchi Station (2019)
The Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau (鹿児島市交通局 Kagoshima-shi Kōtsūkyoku) is a public transportation authority of Kagoshima City, Japan. The bureau operates trams and bus lines. From April 1, 2005, together with Nangoku Kōtsū and JR Kyūshū Bus, the bureau introduced RapiCa, a smart card ticketing system.
The bureau was founded in 1928, by taking over Kagoshima Electric Tramway, a private company. The tram line itself existed from 1912.
Kagoshima (鹿児島市 Kagoshima-shi, Japanese: [ka̠ɡo̞ɕima̠]) is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the south western tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin. It has been nicknamed the Naples of the Eastern world for its bay location (Aira Caldera), hot climate, and emblematic stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city was officially founded on April 1, 1889.
Io World Kagoshima Aquarium, Kagoshima | Japan Travel Guide
Io World Kagoshima Aquarium ( いおワールドかごしま水族館 )
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An unique aquarium where you can see the dolphins training in the outdoor waterway connected to Kinko Bay. The sight of the spectacular whale shark swimming in the huge Kuroshio Tank is incredible.
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Tenmonkan
Mt. Shiroyama
Ijinkan Foreigners’ Residence (Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House)
Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park
Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
Isso Beach
Sengan-en Garden (Isotei-en)
Sakurajima
Kirishima
Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
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City Trams at Kagoshima Station (Starting Point) and its Surrounding Scenery
(City Trams at Kagoshima)
There are various colors and designs of city trams at Kagoshima City.
Kagoshima Station is the final stop station of trams.
The fare is only 170 yen for 1 adult (80 yen for kid).
(Kagoshima Station)
It is a little bit confusing, but Kagoshima Station is not the biggest station in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The main station is Kagoshima-Chuo Station, the next stop of Kagoshima Station.
So, please be careful when you come to Kagoshima and travel by trains!
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Kagoshima Tsurumaru Castle (Reimeikan) in Kagoshima City, Japan (9th February 2015)
TSURUMARU Castle (Kagoshima Castle)
HISTORY
In 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu defeated opponent lords including Shimazu at the battle of Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture.
As a result, Ieyasu established Tokugawa military government in Tokyo.
Shimazu immediately built this castle to prepare for the battle with incoming military of Ieyasu.
However, the invasion was cancelled and Shimazu family was allowed to continue to govern Kagoshima during Edo period.
Instead, Ieyasu reduced territory of Shimazu greatly.
This castle had not been used for battle until Meiji Period.
In 1862, Namamugi Incident took place in Kanagawa Prefecture.
At the incident, British ambassador was killed by Samurai of Shimazu.
As a revenge, British navy attacked Kagoshima city (Anglo-Satsuma War) in 1863.
This Kagoshima Castle was bombarded with canons for the first time in the history.
Main buildings of the castle were burned down in 1873.
This castle is one of 100 famous castles in Japan.
SIGHTSEEING PLACES
Following is famous sightseeing spots near near the castle.
1) Reimeikan
This history museum is located in the center of Kagoshima castle.
Many seasonal events are hosted here.
2) Kagoshima Prefecture Museum
Many wonderful pictures are stored in this museum.
It has a good cafe restaurant inside.
3) Kagoshima Prefecture Library
You can access to much information about Kagoshima.
It is comfortable to study in this library.
4) Tenmonkan Street
This street is the biggest shopping area in the southern part of Kyushu Island.
You can taste many Kagoshima's traditional foods including Shirokuma (Sherbet with tropical fruits), Satuma-Age (Deep-fried fish paste), Jumbo Mochi (Soy-source flavored rice cake).
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Japan train travel - Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line - (Nukumi Station to Satsuma-Imaizumi Station)
I took the video when I traveled to Ibusuki City from Kagoshima City.
I took the slow train this time, but you can take rapid or express train to go to Ibusuki City.
I also took the videos of following stations of Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line. Watch and enjoy!
(Kagoshima-Chuo Station)
This is the center of transportation in Kagoshima.
Final stop of Kyushu Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Osaka.
This station is the starting point of the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line.
The big Ferris is the symbol of the station!
(Ibusuki Station)
You can take foot bath for free at the station.
Let's also take sand bathj after getting off the train!
(Miyagahama Station)
The closest station to the sea in Japan.
The train station is also famous for the musician TSUYOSHI NAGABUCHI.
There is a shop selling a SWEET POTATE CANDY at the station.
(Nishi-Oyama Station)
The most southern station in Japan.
There is also an travel information center near the station.
It is the best place to view Mt. Kaimon.
(Makurazaki Station)
This is the final stop of the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line.
The platform of the station is very cute and won the Good Design Award.
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Mt. Shiroyama, Kagoshima | Japan Travel Guide
Mt. Shiroyama ( 城山 )
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Mt. Shiroyama is a small 107m-high hill located in the center of Kagoshima City. Over 600 types of temperate and tropical plants grow wild here so that you can enjoy a stroll. From the observation point, you can view the city and Kinko Bay, and the beautiful night view is also famous. The area is also well known as a battleground during the Satsuma Rebellion at the end of the 19th century.
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Tenmonkan
Io World Kagoshima Aquarium
Ijinkan Foreigners’ Residence (Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House)
Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
Isso Beach
Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park
Sengan-en Garden (Isotei-en)
Sakurajima
Kirishima
Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
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