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  • Ruins of Akaogi Castle
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    Kagoshima Nishinoomote Nishinoomote 7545
    "The ruins of a castle once located on the grounds of the present-day Yojo Elementary School, just east of Nishinoomote Port on Tanegashima Island. Akaogi Castle was a dwelling place of the Tanegashima clan, which formerly ruled the island, and in 1624, the 17th clan leader, Tadatoki relocated it here. It was used from that time until the abolition of the feudal system during the Meiji Period. The castle is also known as Ue-no-jo. Only parts of the stone walls and earthworks near the elementary school's gate remain. Right near the school gate is a 10-meter ficus superba tree, over 450 years old. This flourishing tree is said to have given Akaogi Castle its name, ""Akaogi"" sounds like the Japanese phrase ""Akou (ficus superba tree)."" A signboard has been set up, making this part of Nishinoomote a spot for learning about the lingering traces of the past."
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  • Yoron Castle Ruins
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    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yoroncho
    "Located about a 15-minute drive from Yoron Airport, this is the site of Yoron Castle, which is said to have been built by Oshan, third son of the king of Hokuzan in Ryukyu kingdam (Okinawa now). The castle was built between 1405 and 1416, and was unfinished due to the fall of the king of Hokuzan during the period, so only the stone wall remains. Inside the castle, there is Tokonushi Shrine, Kotohira Shrine, and a memorial to the Manchurian pioneers. The ""Yoron Jugoya Odori,"" held three times a year on the premises, is a prayer for rain to the dragon god, for bountiful harvests, peace on the island, and prosperity for the people and animals. It's registered as Nationally Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties."
  • Tsurumaru Castle Ruins
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    Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Shiroyamacho
  • Hanami Ke Castle Ruins
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    Kagoshima Izumi-shi
  • Beppu Castle Ruins
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    Kagoshima Minamisatsuma Kaseda Takeda
  • Matsuo Castle Ruins
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    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Nishikata
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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.

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