Area Kirishima Kirishima, the second biggest city in Kagoshima Prefecture, is a magnet for hikers due to its combination of mountainous trails and volcanic landscapes. The amazing sight afforded by the Kirishima-Kinkowan..
Activities Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Featured Kirishima Kinkowan National Park in Kumamoto Prefecture is a majestic sight of active volcanoes and endless coastlines, making it..
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..
Culture Sakamoto Kurozu Tsubobatake Sandra Isaka Kagoshima's Sakamoto Kurozu Tsubobatake, a traditional vinegar storage facility and factory shop, is a unique and fascinating..
Culture Memorial to the Battleship Yamato Avery Morrow This memorial is the closest you can get to the actual wreck of the Battleship Yamato. The museum is small, but the surrounding..
Food Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi Restaurant Amanda Ho Tosenkyo Soumen Nagashi Restaurant offers flowing somen in refreshing spring water. An interesting way of eating from a circular..
Transportation Ibusuki no Tamatebako Jaime Wong Ride this special "treasure box" train from Kagoshima to Ibusuki
6 Activities Isso Beach, Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Stunning Yakushima Beach: Isso Beach. Plan a trip now!