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Shiratani Unsuikyo

Shiratani Unsuikyo

Shiratani Unsuikyo is a natural ravine forest located on Yakushima, in Kagoshima prefecture. Best known for being the inspiration for Studio Ghibli's..

Kagoshima ¥500
Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2025

Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2025

Early Nov

Each year in early November, the town of Maenohama in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to a cosmos festival. Along with the spacious..

Kagoshima
Yakushima Island 10

Yakushima Island

Josef Diermair

“While walking among these trees you have the feeling of the woods...and the entire quality of all the trees”.

Kagoshima 6
Kagoshima City Aquarium

Kagoshima City Aquarium

With such proximity to the sea, it comes as no surprise that Kagoshima has its own aquarium. Located near Sakurajima Ferry Terminal and the Dolphin Port..

Kagoshima
Southern Japan's Natural Heritage

Southern Japan's Natural Heritage

Featured

Discover the rich nature of Kagoshima Prefecture on a 5-day trip from Tokyo. Venture through volcanoes, primeval forests, and rich..

Kagoshima 13
Air Memorial in Kanoya 2026

Air Memorial in Kanoya 2026

Late Apr

Celebrating the JMSDF's 60th anniversary, the 2014 Air Memorial in Kanoya features the exhibition flying of Blue Impulse, JASDF's..

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