Culture Ohara Festival 2026 Nov 2nd - Nov 3rd Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole..
Shopping Kagoshima Amu Plaza Ferris Wheel Jaime Wong Enjoy beautiful night views of Kagoshima City from atop the Amu Plaza Ferris Wheel
Culture Kanehama Coast Stephen DiTomasso Japan may be a gold mine for hidden historical gems and local secrets that your average tourist will not stumble upon, but Kanehama..
7 Culture Tsukiyomi Shrine Maren Pauli Visit Tsukiyomi Shrine at the foot of Sakurajima and get rewarded with an amazing view of the volcano.
Accommodation Dormy Inn Kagoshima Maren Pauli Stay at Dormy Inn Kagoshima and enjoy a great location close to the main station and with easy access to the ferry terminal!
8 Food Strange, Tasty Food In Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Most of these things can only be eaten while on the island of Yakushima! Go for it!
Activities Lake Ikeda Amanda Ho Lake Ikeda is a caldera lake formed from volcanic activity 6400 years ago. Legend has it that a monster named Isshii inhibits the..
9 Activities Mt. Miyanoura in Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Mt. Miyanoura is a great -- but grueling hike -- in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Yakushima.