Culture A Trip to Kagoshima City Aquarium Matthew Dobbins Kagoshima City Aquarium is a great way to learn about the area's rich marine heritage.
Culture Kunimiyama-Daikoku Temple Nobuharu Kumagai Kunimiyama-Daikoku Temple is located on the higher landscape of Mt. Kunimi, where people can witness the natural shaka-nehan (Sakya..
Culture Yoronjima, Kagoshima Sarah Firth Yoronjima (Yoron Island) in southern Kagoshima is one of the prefecture's most beautiful islands and a hidden gem. Hit the beach,..
Transportation Kagoshima Airport Building Matthew Dobbins Kagoshima Airport is a gateway to Japan's deep south and beyond. The terminal building expands beautifully after you pass the..
Culture Nagashima Museum One of Japan’s top cultural attractions, Nagashima Museum overlooks downtown Kagoshima and Kagoshima Bay area and reflects the country’s intrinsic..
Culture Sengan-en Sengan-en (仙巌園) is Kagoshima's renowned Edo-era stroll garden, situated in the northern part of the city. Once the home of the ruling Shimazu..
Transportation Kagoshima Airport The second largest airport in Kyushu, after Fukuoka Airport, Kagoshima has everything you expect from a modern and spacious airport. Car rental, shopping,..
Activities 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..