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..
9 Activities Mt. Miyanoura in Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Mt. Miyanoura is a great -- but grueling hike -- in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Yakushima.
8 Activities Makurazaki Port Amanda Ho Makurazaki City is the southern-most tip of the Satsuma Hanto Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the largest producer of katsuobushi...
Culture Kagoshima Christmas Market Early - Late Dec Enjoy cosy Christmas festivities at Kagoshima Christmas Market
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!