Culture Isa City, the Birthplace of Shochu Christopher Lawson Isa City in Kagoshima is considered the birthplace of Japanese shochu. The city's Koriyama Hachiman Shrine features culturally..
Accommodation The Sankara Hotel & Spa, Yakushima Island Christopher Lawson In idyllic Yakushima Island, the Sankara Hotel & Spa offers the finest in wellness therapy, cuisine and accommodation.
Activities Hokusatsu Regional Park, Kagoshima Christopher Lawson Located on the outskirts of the small town of Miyanojo in Kagoshima on Kyushu Island lies Hokusatsu Regional Park. With a diverse..
Activities Akune Oshima Christopher Lawson Akune Oshima is a sandy, emerald-green island jewel off the coast of Kagoshima. Perfect for for marine activities, deer spotting..
Food Kagoshima Ramen Championship 2025 Late Feb The Kagoshima Ramen Festival involves various ramen chefs battling it out to be awarded the title of the prefecture's best ramen...
Culture Kirishima Open-Air Museum Kathryn Wortley Set in 13 acres of serene countryside and woodland, Kirishima Open-Air Museum provides an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of..
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)..
Area Kagoshima City Kagoshima City is set against the backdrop of Sakurajima, an active volcano and the city's icon in Kagoshima Prefecture. The prefecture's capital city is likened to the Italian city of..