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Chiran Peace Museum

3.0

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Minamikyushushi Chiranchoukori 17880

"This history museum's theme is one of ""The Blending Waves of Culture"". Its exhibits and theater shows teach about the history and culture of Chiran, where the cultures of Ryukyu and Yamato blended. Additionally, Satsuma's hidden Amida Buddhism, Bukeyashiki Street and Chiran Castle ruins are introduced in detail to visitors. There is also the Chiran Peace Museum nearby, and visitors can purchase a joint admission ticket here."

知覧特攻平和会館を出た私たちは、その西隣にあったこちらの施設、ミュージアム知覧に入って見ました。平和会館やその前庭の像など、特攻関連の施設を見てきたので、こちらのミュージアムもそうだろうと思って何気なく入って見たのですが、違っていました。こちらのミュージアムは、「交錯する文化の波」をテーマに、南九州を紹介する施設でした。音や映像で楽しむシアターがあり、南九州市の武家屋敷や知覧城跡、薩摩の...
Saigo Nanshu Memorial Museum

4.0

21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Kamitatsuochou 2-1

This memorial museum to Saigo Takamori is just a 17-minute drive from the Chuo Station. This memorial was built in 1977 in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of his demise through donations from all over Japan. The interior of the two-story structure is constructed of wood and emanates a natural warmth of space. On the first floor is a diorama of Takamori's life and a film library, while the second floor displays materials about the Satsuma Rebellion and documents in Takamori's own handwriting. The museum shop sells books and unique goods related to Takamori, such as replicated hanging scrolls, wall decor, cute figurines of Saigo that make great souvenirs.

鹿児島駅から徒歩15分ほど。目の前に観光地循環バス「カゴシマシティビュー」のバス停もある。入館料は200円。市電・市バスの一日乗車券を提示すると160円に割引となる。建物は2階建てで、その外観は石垣を模しているようだ。館内撮影不可。書状、鋸、草鞋などの遺品も展示しているが、西郷隆盛の生い立ちを紹介するジオラマがメインなので、通常の博物館や資料館のような展示を期待して訪れるとガッカリするかも。
Izumi City Crane Museum “Crane Park Izumi”

3.5

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Izumi-shi Bunkacho 1000

This is only crane museum in Japan, built in the image of a parent crane nesting with an egg and a fledgling crane snuggling close. In the museum, visitors can learn about the ecology and history of cranes, and also enjoy videos and embalmed crane, as well as crane designed crafts. Additionally, there are museum lectures that are regularly held, which feature events for nature observation groups and other organizations.

ほぼ鶴だけに限定した施設としては、立派な建物に広い敷地です。こういった資料館・博物館の類いも、動物園なども好きな方ですが、鶴の仲間だけに限定した内容だとさすがに冗長感を感じました。鶴の飛来地や観察センターとも少し離れているのも難点。隣接した施設なら相乗効果もあるんですが。
Kihoku Astronomical Observatory

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kanoya-shi Kihokucho Ichinari 1660-3

This astronomical observatory is located inside Kihoku Uwaba Park at an elevation of 550 meters. It was built to commemorate Kihoku Uwaba Park's four consecutive years as Japan's best stargazing spot according to the Ministry of the Environment's Star Watching Network. The observatory is notable for its unique space-themed exterior. A 65-centimeter Cassegrain reflector telescope is installed inside of the observatory's dome. There is also a gallery on the third floor featuring photographs of the surfaces of planets captured by space probes, astrophotography taken through the telescopes, and other exhibits.

星が綺麗なキャンプ場があるとのことで、大隈半島めぐりの帰路で下見に立ち寄ってみました。標高550mの高台なので風が強く少し肌寒い感じでした。風が強いだけあって巨大な風車がいくつもあり、高千穂峰と並んで眺めるのが面白い風景。輝北天球館では予約すれば星空観察もできます。環境庁主催の星空継続観測で、過去７回...
Tanegashima Space Center Space Science and Technology Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunminamitanechou Kukinaga Mazu

A museum adjoining Japan’s largest rocket launch site. The museum presents exhibits on the construction of satellites and the design of JAXA rockets. With an advance reservation, visitors can enjoy an expert guided tour of not just the museum but the entire Tanegashima Space Center. The tour is free and held three times a day (excluding Mondays and the New Year’s holidays). Reservations are accepted by phone on a first come, first serve basis. Approximately 50 minutes by car from Tanegashima Airport.
Tokunoshima Fruit Garden

4.0

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Oshima-gun Tokunoshimacho San 1166-118

Located about a 20-minute drive from Tokunoshima Airport, this botanical garden is where you can enjoy about 110 kinds of tropical plants. In the vast garden, many tropical plants bloom and bear fruit throughout the year. You can appreciate beautiful flowers and tropical plants such as pineapple, guava and passion fruit, as well as interact with ponies and goats. There is also a restaurant where you can experience the unique island cuisine of Tokunoshima in the garden, so you can enjoy the peaceful space as well as appreciate the plants. You can also enjoy shopping in the specialty section on the second floor of the store.

畦プリンスビーチ近くの食堂。ボリューム満点の鶏飯が最高に美味しい。パイナップルやシークニンジュースも美味しかったです。
JAXA Uchinoura Space Center

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunkimotsukichou Minamikata 1791-13

This facility, located two hours from the Kagoshima interchange on the Kyushu Expressway via the Kasanohara interchange on the Osumi Jukan Road, is used primarily for scientific observation rocket and satellite launches as well as for tracking and data acquisition. Since 1962, over 400 rockets have been launched from here. The space center was the site of the launch of Japan’s first satellite and since that time has been used to launch close to 30 other satellites and probes. Visitors can enter the observation deck. The facility displays models of rockets and science satellites as well as scientific equipment. Visitors can also buy space related merchandise from vending machines.
Kagoshima Prefectural Museum of Culture Reimeikan

4.0

115 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Shiroyamacho 7-2

The museum is located on the site of Kagoshima Castle (Tsurumaru Castle), the residence of the Shimazu family. The moat, stone walls, and stone bridge from the Kagoshima Castle period still remain on the grounds (designated as a prefectural historic site).

Visited this museum after it had been recommended by someone in the community center nearby, which I passed after coming from the ferry terminal on foot. For the price, building design, display...
Yakushima Umigame-Kan

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Nagata 489-8

This museum is dedicated to investigating the ecology of the sea turtles that lay their eggs on Yakushima Island’s Inakahama Beach, one of Japan’s most important sea turtle egg beaches, as well as to protecting the surrounding area. The museum presents information gathered on the turtles so far as well as specimens. From summer to autumn, the museum conducts a short term program to raise freshly hatched sea turtles with the goal of protecting the species and their ecology. As the museum is frequently closed in winter, it is recommended that you check in advance before visiting. A three-minute walk from the Nakanobashi stop on the bus bound for Nagata.
Ibusuki Archeological Museum Jiyukan Cocco Hashimure

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Junichou 2290

This archeological museum is just a 10-minute walk from the JR Ibusuki Station, adjoins the nationally designated historic spot that primarily exhibits the Ibusukibashi-Muregawa remains. Here, in the No. 1 exhibition hall is a historic theater that reenacts the conditions under which the ruins were discovered and a reproduction of eruption of the Aira Caldera. In No. 3 exhibition hall one can observe a day in the life of a village from 1500 years ago through a light and sound display experience. Magatama, archaic bead, making workshops are offered and if desired, you can request that a museum teacher (exhibit guide) accompany your tour.
Amami Ocean Exhibition Hall

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Amami-shi Naze Koshuku Ohama 701-1

"This aquarium and museum has a theme of ""the coexistence of the ocean and people."" Visitors can learn about the deep connection between the lifestyle of the people of the Amami Islands and the ocean from a wide range of exhibits. A large aquarium modeled after the underwater terrain of the ocean around the Amami Islands exhibits sea turtles, sharks, tropical fish unique to the islands, and more. A number of small aquariums offer an up-close view of shrimp, crab, and other familiar sea creatures. Another exhibit hall covers subjects such as the ecology of corals and coastal vegetation. Visitors can also try handcrafting an original item from coral, sand, seashells, and other materials."
Amami City Amami Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Amami-shi Naze Nagahamacho 517

This museum opened in 1987 as the first general museum in the Amami Islands. It conducts investigative research and the collection and preservation of artifacts in order to understand the nature, history, culture, and of the Amami Islands. The museum underwent a complete renovation in 2019. The ocean-themed first floor features exhibits on boats and fishing in the Amami Islands, live specimens of Amami Oshima's rare native wildlife, and more. The second floor features hands-on exhibits such as looms and sugar cane presses that teach visitors about the lifestyle of the Amami Islands. The museum also features outdoor exhibits including a relocated and restored traditional Amami home and elevated storehouse.
Yakushima Botanical Research Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Yakushimacho Mugio 896-1

This botanical garden is located in the Mugio District on southeastern Yakushima Island. Its vast grounds feature an herb garden, a tropical fruit orchard, a butterfly conservatory, and other facilities. It offers visitors a rare chance to view tropical fruits. The garden's observatory offers a commanding view of the coastal Toroki Falls and Mt. Mocchomu. There is also a shop that sells fresh-squeezed fruit juices made with domestic fruit including fruit harvested in the garden.
Tanaka Isson Memorial Art Museum

4.5

85 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Amami-shi Kasaricho Setsuta 1834

When it was rainy day,we visited this museum.We did not know about Isson Tanaka before we went to Amami.We spend lots of time in this museum. There is small theatre, cafe and gift shop in this...
Iwasaki Art Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Junicho 3755

外観は小さく見えるけど、なかなかいいと感じた。パプアニューギニア神像のコレクションが大変素晴らしい。
Masuda Tracking and Communications Station

4.0

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kumage-gun Nakatane Cho Masuda 1887-1

実際に使われている宇宙通信所なので入れないときがあります。２泊3日で種子島に行きましたが2日目がたまたま延期になったH2Aの打ち上げ日となり、初日と2日目は打ち上げに伴う業務で閉鎖されていました。３日目に行きましたが色々な人工衛星のミニチュアやパンフレットに実際にパラボラアンテナが回る様子などを見られます。
Tokunoshima Na Kusami Museum

4.0

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Oshima-gun Isencho Metegu 626

私が訪れたときは牛が2頭いて、あとは飼育主さんがいただけ。牛はつながれた状態でした。休暇中の闘牛場みたいなのほほんとした感じでした。一度立ち寄ってみるといいかと
Wadomaricho Saigo Nanshu Memorial Hall

4.0

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Oshima-gun Wadomaricho Wadomari 587-3

西郷どんは島津久光公の怒りにふれ、薩摩藩の重罪人として沖永良部島に流刑となり 1年6ヵ月あまりをこの地で過酷な牢生活を過ごしたとされています。西郷どんが過ごした格子牢が当時の場所に再現され「敬天愛人」の思想を悟ったと言われているその石碑も設置されています。格子牢の中の西郷どんは痩せこけており瞑想にふけてる感じの姿です...
Kirishima Tengu Museum

3.0

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kirishima-shi

霧島神宮参拝の帰り道に立ち寄りました。天狗の面ばかりだろうと思っていましたが、様々な天狗のお面のほか、能面や鬼面、アジアやアフリカの彫塑彫刻等もあります。ただ、無差別に展示されている感じで、焦点が定まっていないのが残念です。 250円の入場料を考えると、各地域のどんな風習から天狗の面が造られたのかとか、各地域の天狗の面の違い、収集されていない面がどの程度あるのかなど、色んな角度から考察や、詳しい...
Jian-Zhan Memorial Hall

3.5

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Minami-satsuma Bonotsucho Akime 225-2

Buddhism was brought to Japan and spread from the first half of the 6th century. Initially in Japan there was no ordainment system for Buddhist priests. In the 8th century, Japanese priests asked...

Kagoshima

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Kagoshima Areas

Over 100 active volcanoes across Kagoshima make it one of the Japan's most exciting prefectures. The prefectural capital, Kagoshima city, looks out to one of the prefecture’s most spectacular volcanoes, Sakurajima, an island of its own that can be visited and seen close up or admired from afar, with the promise of breathtaking sunsets complete with frequent puffs of smoke and ash. Down the Satsuma Peninsula, the most southerly part of mainland Japan, waterfalls, sand onsen, and fascinating history await, while Kagoshima's abundance of satsuma imo (sweet potato) provide a wholesome snack as well as one of Japan's favourite drinks - shochu.