Culture Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2026 Early Nov Explore all things sake in Kagoshima Tsunuki Distillery
Area Yakushima Yakushima island of Kagoshima Prefecture is located off the southern coast of Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost island. The small, almost perfectly circular island, is home to ancient cedar forests..
Transportation Ibusuki no Tamatebako Jaime Wong Ride this special "treasure box" train from Kagoshima to Ibusuki
Food Aya Cafe Uno Bonson Lam These days, Uno is a transfer point to ferries heading to Naoshima, Teshima... oversized spotted and tiger striped pumpkins that mark the shoreline on Naoshima
Activities Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2026 Early Nov Each year in early November, the town of Maenohama in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to a cosmos festival.
Transportation Kyushu Scenic Train Route Jaime Wong An introduction to the scenic Yoshimatsu Line: enjoy the best of Kyushu scenery from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
Culture Shirakane Ishigura Museum Kathryn Wortley In Aira, near Kagoshima Airport, Shirakane Shuzou Co., Ltd. has been distilling shochu at its family ishigura (stone storage house) since 1869.
Activities Southern Japan's Natural Heritage Featured Discover the rich nature of Kagoshima Prefecture on a 5-day trip from Tokyo.