Outdoors Cape Sata Laura Keating The southernmost point of mainland Japan at Cape Sata, in Kagoshima, is beautiful, remote and a great place for seekers of modern..
Activities Kanoya Rose Garden Kim Bergström The Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima lays claim to being Japan's largest rose garden, with an impressive 50,000 roses covering..
12 Activities Yakushima's Shiratani Unsuikyo Peter Sidell On the rainforest island of Yakushima south of Kagoshima on Japan's Kyushu island, Shiratani Unsuikyo is an area of ancient..
Activities Akune Oshima Christopher Lawson Akune Oshima is a sandy, emerald-green island jewel off the coast of Kagoshima. Perfect for for marine activities, deer spotting..
Activities Blue Flower Season in Kagoshima Kim Bergström From late May through to mid June, Flower Park Kagoshima is hosting a blue flower festival. The event celebrates a variety of seasonal..
Activities Hokusatsu Regional Park, Kagoshima Christopher Lawson Located on the outskirts of the small town of Miyanojo in Kagoshima on Kyushu Island lies Hokusatsu Regional Park. With a diverse..
Camping & Trekking Sarugajo Ravine Percival Constantine Located between the mountains, Sarugajo Ravine is a beautiful location where you can swim or hike! Cool off on hot summer days by..
Activities Kagoshima on a JR Kyushu Bus Tour Perri Silverstein With only one day in Kagoshima I opted for the JR Kyushu Bus Tour, a convenient way to see many of the popular sights in the area...
