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Kagoshima

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Nature Museums Historic Sites

Naples of the East

Kagoshima sits across the bay from Sakurajima, an active volcano that serves as a symbol of the city and works its way into many aspects of life here. The regular eruptions of the volcano coat the city with ash, which looks rather striking once it is at rest but can be dangerous for air traffic. The old castle town possesses many interesting historical sites dating back to the time of the Meiji Restoration, with gardens, temples, and the main castle highlighting most holidays in Kagoshima. Kagoshima is in Kagoshima Prefecture. Make the most of your holiday in Kagoshima by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Japan route planning site .
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Sengan-en Garden
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Sakurajima
4.3
Duration: 3​h
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Shiroyama Observatory
4.2
Duration: 1​h
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Museum of the Meiji Restoration
4
Duration: 1​h

Side trips from Kagoshima

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Mt. Kaimondake
Ibusuki
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Chiran Peace Museum
Minamikyushu
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Onsen Resorts
Ibusuki
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Kirishima Shrine
Kirishima
4.2
Duration: 1​h

Hidden gems in Kagoshima

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Nagashima Museum
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Thermal Spas
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Kagoshima Kenritsu Yoshino Park
4.8
Duration: 2​h
Kagoshima Prefectural Office Observation Hall
5
Duration: 1​h

Historic Sites in Kagoshima

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Buried Shrine Gate
3.7
Duration: 1​h
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Terukuni Shrine
3.5
Duration: 1​h
Saigo Takamori’s hideout
1.6
Duration: 1​h
Tsurumaru Castle Ruins
2.4
Duration: 1​h

Museums in Kagoshima

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Shoko Shuseikan
3.8
Duration: 30​min
Reimeikan
3.8
Duration: 1​h
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Kagoshima City Museum of Art
4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Ishibashi Park
3.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Parks in Kagoshima

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Tagayama Park
4.3
Duration: 2​h
Kagoshima Health Forest
4.2
Duration: 2​h
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Sakurajima Nature Dinosaur Park
3
Duration: 2​h
Kagoshima Agriculture Center
4
Duration: 2​h
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