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Sengan-en

4.5

1295 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Yoshinochou 9700-1

"This residence and Sengan-en Garden of the Shimazu Clan was built in 1658, by Shimazu Mitsuhisa, the 19th head of the clan. It was well-loved by Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th head of the clan, and visitors to this beautiful garden where Atsu-hime and Saigo Takamori also visited can enjoy the same magnificent views of Kinko Bay and Mt. Sakurajima as they enjoyed. The garden is approximately five hectares in size, with different flowers blooming with the changing of the seasons and various festivities which take place conveying the traditions of the samurai to the present. There are also a wide range of restaurants and shops where visitors can enjoy Satsuma's local cuisine while sightseeing. The entire garden was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site and named a ""Site of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution"" in 2015 and was also a filming location of the 2018 drama series, Segodon."

Only stayed in Kagoshima for a day but the garden is beautifully crafted and also provides an unobstructive view of the Sakurajima volcano. When you are there do grab lunch at their restaurant as it...
Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium

4.0

386 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Honkoushinmachi 3-1

This is the municipal aquarium built on the coast, on Kagoshima Bay facing Sakurajima Island. In the Kuroshio Large Tank which contains as much as 1,500 tons of water, you can watch the tuna and bonito migrating on the Kuroshio Current. Among them, the impact of the whale shark “Yu Yu” is a highlight. The seal exhibitions and dolphin pool are also popular. It is a 15-minute walk from Kagoshima Station.

Japan has nice aquariums and I found the Kagoshima aquarium to be very nice. The entrance fee was reasonable and as an English speaker it was easy to get around. Some signs had English names while...
Museum of the Meiji Restoration

4.0

434 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Kajiyachou 23-1

Satsuma (now western Kagoshima Prefecture) was the birthplace of Saigo Takamori, Okubo Toshimichi, and numerous other heroes of the Meiji Restoration. The Museum of the Meiji Restoration uses a variety of means to present the history of Satsuma and Japan during that momentous time. The centerpiece of the museum is the historic dramas shown in the Meiji Restoration Experience Hall on the basement floor. In the “Road to the Restoration,” life-sized robotic models of figures such as Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi and multiple projection screens are used to present a stunning drama. In the “Satsuma Students, Go West” exhibit, the story of the students sent to study overseas in England in defiance of the national government is presented.

Fantastic museum next to the river You can use headphones to help understand and follow the different displays as most are in Japanese. Do the historic walk next to the river as it is beautifully set...
Yunohira Observation Point

4.0

300 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Sakurajimakoikechou 1025

A viewing site called the closest to the caldera located at the fourth station on Sakurajima 373 meters above sea level. Depending on the activity of the volcano, visitors can see smoke billowing out, as well as the Taisho Lava Field spreading out before their eyes. The observation point is the highest point on Sakurajima which general visitors may enter and can be traveled to by car. The viewing area is open any time and is a popular spot to visit at night when a great panorama of Kagoshima’s nightscape is visible. Approximately 15 minutes by car from Sakurajima Port.

A must experience when here . The view is spectacular and not only is the volcano site awesome it’s blowing smoke continuously. And the city view is also amazing. Easy access and not typically...
Sakurajima Visitor Center

4.0

228 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Sakurajimayokoyamacho 1722-29

This visitor center for Sakurajima is located in Kirishima Kinkowan National Park (Sakurajima). The center features informational exhibits about the history of the volcano's eruptions as well as the nature on the island. It is popular for allowing visitors to experience the living Sakurajima through its high-definition theater, dioramas, computers, and other media. Exhibits include volcanic projectiles of various sizes from actual eruptions, a cross-sectional model of the volcano's layers, live camera footage of its Showa crater, and real time seismograph data, and up-to-date numbers of past eruptions. There is also a museum shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs such as the island's special products as well as volcanic ash and rocks.

I had a great visit to Sakurajima today, including a stop to the Visitor Center. I actually ended up spending more time here than I thought I would. Due to ample English signage, I read through all...
Sakurajima Roadside Station

4.0

141 Reviews

Transportation

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Sakurajimayokoyamachou 1722-48

A roadside station located at the entrance to Sakurajima floating in Kagoshima Bay. At the adjoining Hinoshima Megumi-kan building, visitors can enjoy unique Sakurajima home cooking and purchase local specialty products. Of particular note is the Sakurajima komikan orange, said to have been brought to Sakurajima 400 years ago by Shimazu Yoshihiro, lord of Satsuma Domain. The smallest mikan (mandarin) orange in the world, its simple flavor is very close to that of the uncultivated ancestor to modern mikan oranges. Located along National Route 224.

営業時間が短く閉店時間が早い。「帰りに」とが「後で」と思っていたら閉まってしまいます。24時間運航している桜島フェリーの乗場から徒歩３分程度の場所にあるのに利用できませんでした。
Arimura Lava Observatory

4.0

164 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Arimurachou 952

An observatory located right next to the “Yogan Tenbojo” bus stop built on the Taisho Lava Field in the Arimura area. Situated on top of lava rock which flowed during the 1914 Taisho Eruption, a one-kilometer long walking path makes it possible for visitors to view smoke emerging from the crater up close. The restaurant adjoining the observatory was remodeled in 2016 and now has multipurpose toilets and a nursing room. The shop near the parking area sells gifts and souvenirs from Sakurajima.

Clean and perfectly organized as in Japan, worth a visit. Best way is to rent a car, the transfer by ferry is convenient and the ride is scenic
Museum Shoko Shuseikan

4.0

172 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Yoshinochou 9698-1

This is a museum adjacent to Sengan-en. The collection hall is a group of factories that the Satsuma lord Shimazu Nariakira built for industrial development at the end of the Tokugawa period. The museum building was originally completed in 1865 as a machine factory. Currently it is utilized as a place to communicate the history of industrialization of the Shimazu family and Satsuma clan. In addition to the buildings, some of the exhibits are nationally designated Important Cultural Properties.

This museum had some interesting exhibits about industrialisation but they were not displayed or labelled as well as they could have been. On the plus side however the gardens next to the museum were...
AMURAN Ferris Wheel

4.0

93 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Chuocho 1-1 Amu Plaza Kagoshima Motodate 6F

The ferris wheel sits on the top floor of one of the Chuo Stations shopping malls and thus reaches close to the same height above ground as the much larger London Eye, which is about eight times...
Kagoshima City Museum of Art

4.0

68 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shiroyamachou 4-36

This is a private art museum which is built on the ruins of Tsurumaru Castle Ninomaru which was once the castle of the Satsuma Lord Shimazu. The collection focuses on works by local writers and Western art since the 19th century. It also has oil paintings by Cezanne and a “Water Lily” painting by Monet. The collection of paintings depicting Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, is also spectacular. It is a 16-minute walk from Kagoshima Station.

First room is mostly European artists, some very famous. There were some works Id not seen before. 2nd room more Japanese artists. Not huge but ok for entrance fee of ¥300 for permanent collection...
Ishibashi Memorial Park

4.0

64 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Hamamachi 1-3

Approximately a 15-minute walk from Kagoshima Station, this memorial park is located to the south of the Tofukuji Castle ruins. Five arched stone bridges related to the famous late Edo period (1603-1868) stonemason Iwanaga Sangoro once spanned the Kotsuki River that flows through the center of Kagoshima City. However, two bridges were lost due to damage that occurred from torrential rains in 1993. The remaining three bridges were relocated and restored with renovation of the river, and the area was turned into a park. In addition, the Ishibashi Memorial Hall was also established, and introduces the history of the five bridges including what was lost, and the technology used during bridge construction. Various events are held in the park every month.

에도 말기에 구마모토의 유명한 석공의 지도 아래, 가고시마시의 중심을 흐르는 고쓰키가와 강에 5개(다마에바시, 신칸바시, 니시다바시, 고라이바시, 다케노하시)의 아치형 돌다리가 세워졌습니다. 1993년의 집중 호우로 인해 2곳의 다리가 유실되고 남은 3곳을 이전・복원하여 정비한 공원입니다. 물놀이, 어린이들의 학습장, 관광 및 휴식 공간으로 가고시마...
Nagashima Art Museum

4.5

51 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Take 3-42-18

An art museum opened as part of Kagoshima City 100th anniversary celebrations in 1989. Visitors are greeted by Rodin’s “The Thinker” at the main entrance. The museum displays some 1,000 pieces, including paintings and sculptures, by international artists like Rodin and Chagall, as well as Satsuma ware. The museum also holds special exhibitions in a dedicated space one to two times a year. After checking out the museum, visitors can enjoy a casual light meal or cup of tea in the museum’s café, which boasts a sweeping view of Sakurajima and Kagoshima City.

We visited this museum on our last day in Kagoshima. The most memorable museum was the Chiran Peace museum but this came a close second for different reasons. The museum was established 20 years ago...
Kagoshimachuo Ekimae

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Chuocho 1-1
Roadside Station Kiire

3.5

35 Reviews

Transportation

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Kirechou 6094-1

A roadside station facing the coast along National Route 226. The station has a hot spring bathhouse and heated pool facility which look out over Kinko Bay. The Yahata Onsen Hoyokan building houses hot spring baths, a shop, and restaurant. There’s also a popular indoor pool area with a 53-meter-long water slide, and a multipurpose ground where visitors can enjoy golfing. The station’s large indoor bath and lie down bath are supplied by an alkaline simple hot spring whose waters are said to treat nerve pain and joint pain. Visitors can relax and refresh both body and mind in this casual hot spring resort. The station’s popular store is filled with Kiire exclusive products like local miso and chiffon cake.

鹿児島市内からレンタカーで指宿方面に行くに道沿いだったので立ち寄りました。地元で生産された野菜がたくさん並んでいたり、よくあるパターンの道の駅だと思います。温泉施設みたいなのが併設されていますが、指宿行く観光客にはそれほど魅力的ではないかも。
Sakurajima Minato Ferry Terminal

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Sakurajimayokoyamacho 61-4 Sakura Shima Minato Ferry Terminal
Kagoshima Prefectural Museum

4.0

46 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shiroyamachou 1-1

A history and natural history museum located a five-minute walk from the “Saigo Dozo-mae” stop on the City View bus line. The museum was originally established to keep records on the great Taisho period eruptions of Sakurajima. The main building consists of animal displays and a special exhibition space on the first floor, an exhibit on the natural beauty of Kagoshima within a 600-kilometer area stretching north and south on the second floor, and exhibits such as a 3D theater which introduce the industries harnessing the natural abundance of Kagoshima on the third floor. A planetarium as well as displays of a variety of dinosaur skeletons, ammonites, and other fossils can be found on the fourth floor of Houzan Hall, the museum’s annex.

『県立博物館』という名称ではあるものの、建物は古く、規模としては小さく、ほぼ全てが鹿児島の自然（しかも多くが奄美諸島）に関連する展示であり、歴史・文化に関連する展示はほとんどありません。どちらかと言えば小学生以下の子供向けで、鉱物や動物のはく製など、実際に触ることが出来る展示があり、拝観日時次第では実験コーナーに参加することが出来ます。一部生理的嫌悪を発生させる展示物もありますので拝観の際は注意が...
Hirakawa Zoological Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Hirakawachou 5669-1

A municipal zoo located in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture which cares for some 1,000 animals of around 140 species, including the park’s popular koalas. The facility is distinguished by its use of Kagoshima’s natural beauty and hot springs, and visitors can enjoy a relaxing hot spring foot bath while watching animals and the African Savanna where giraffes and other African animals stroll about backed by such sights as Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. Many of the park’s exhibits are fenceless and complete recreate the animal’s natural environment, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the animals’ natural ecologies while having fun. There is also a petting zoo and amusement park, making Hirakawa Zoological Park a popular destination for families with small children.
Kagoshima City Modern Literature Museum/Kagoshima Marchen Fairy Tale Museum

3.5

35 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shiroyamachou 5-1

A literature museum located a seven-minute walk from Asahidori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram bound for Kagoshima Station and leaving from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station. Visitors can come in contact with literary works connected to Kagoshima through the museum’s permanent exhibit, which looks at 28 writers with a particularly strong link to the area. The adjoining Marchen Fairy Tale Museum is fun for adults as well as children, and visitors can feel like they’re in their very own fairy tale through exhibits such as trick art, playground equipment, and seasonal events and decorations. A joint admission ticket which includes entry to both facilities is available.

今回は日本が生んだ天才かこさとしの展示を見てきましたかこさとしの絵本から学べる事柄の多様性絵の可愛さどうやったら伝わるか？という工夫少年から年配の方まで実に楽しめる展示そして鹿児島にまつわる資料もあってしっかり楽しめます
Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers' House (the Foreigners' Residence)

4.0

29 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Yoshinochou 9685-15

When the Kagoshima Spinning Mill was built in 1867 as Japan’s first Western-style spinning mill, this structure was built to house seven English engineers invited to provide guidance regarding the plant. The building is a rare extant example of early Meiji period Western-style architecture in Japan. The building was registered as a World Heritage site in 2015 under the collective “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining.”

鹿児島市の磯エリアにある「旧鹿児島紡績所技師館（異人館）」について、情報を発信していきたいと思います。「旧鹿児島紡績所技師館（異人館）」を訪れたのは2023年1月28日です。「旧鹿児島紡績所技師館（異人館）」へのアクセスは、「鹿児島中央駅東口」の「東4のりば」から「カゴシマシティビュー」バスに乗り、「異人館(磯海水浴場)前」で下車します。「鹿児島中央駅東口」から「異人館(磯海水浴場)前」までの所要...
Iso Artcraft Hall

4.0

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Yoshinochou 9688-24

This gallery and shop is located in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture and adjoins a Satsuma Kiriko cut glass factory. Satsuma Kiriko is known for the gradations of color created by making deep cuts into thick glass, and its intricate designs and gorgeous hues make this traditional art a delight to behold. Though the techniques went out of use at the beginning of the Meiji period, a movement to revive the art started in 1985, and it continues to be produced today. Visitors can purchase utensils, interior goods, souvenirs, and other items, and they can also observe the creation process. The old-fashioned building itself is a registered Tangible Cultural Property, making it a must-see.

スタバの隣に存在するのは鹿児島へ訪れる度に分かる存在感ある建物です。中には薩摩切子の名工から若手の新作まで、製品が並びます。その中に薩摩ボタン作家『薩摩志史』さんの作品を発見しました。人気ある作家さんの為、ご本人のサイトでは完売であった作品が複数ありました。垂水市の工房まで行くことなく購入でき、大変嬉しかったです。数年間かけて探していたので、ご縁に感謝します。

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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.