Kagoshima

Kagoshima is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the prefecture by some margin. It has been nicknamed the "Naples of the Eastern world" for its bay location, hot climate, and impressive stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Just outside of the city is the early-Edo Period Sengan-en(Isoteien) Japanese Garden. This city combines a stunning vista with rich local history, excellent food and drink, and vibrant nightlife.

Senganen Garden

Senganen Garden, also known as Isoteien, is a Japanese style landscape garden along the coast north of downtown Kagoshima.

Shiroyama Park/Observatory

Shiroyama Park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with spectacular views over downtown Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima.

Sakurajima

Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and the symbol of Kagoshima.

Kagoshima City Aquarium

The aquarium's most impressive attraction is its massive Kuroshio Tank, which holds fish of all sizes.

Reimeikan

Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material opened in Kagoshima, Japan, in 1983. The museum, located in the grounds of Tsurumaru Castle, exhibits materials relating to the history and culture of Kagoshima Prefecture.

Mt. Shiroyama

True height of Mt. Shiroyama is 107m. The original name is Tsuru ga mine. The mountain is famous as a grueling battlefield of Satsuma rebellion.

Nagisa Park Foot Bath

The seaside park has a 100m long natural hot spring foot spa. You can try to get warm while overlooking Kinko Bay and Kagoshima urban area with your back against Sakurajima.

Museum of the Meiji Restoration

The Museum of the Meiji Restoration is a history museum in Kagoshima. Located by the Kotsuki River, it is a gallery where visitors can learn about the Meiji Restoration.

Saigo Takamori Statue

Originally Saigo Takamori Statue domain in Kyushu, one of the most important domains to lead the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Saigo played a key role in overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate.

Hirakawa Zoological Park

Hirakawa Zoo was opened on the 14th October 1972, and is a zoo with abundant greenery spanning a total area of 31.4 hectares.