Travel / Tourism Spots in Minamisatsuma Area

  • Kiyomizu Magaibutsu
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Kawanabecho Kiyomizu 3882
    "This historic site, located a 10-minute drive from the Kawanabe Interchange on the Ibusuki Skyline, is the largest of the many Buddhism-related historic sites found in the Kawanabe area. The site consists of some 200 Sanskrit characters, gorinto five tier stone pagodas, hokyoin memorial pagodas, and Buddhist images carved across a 20-meter-tall, 400-meter-wide cliff along the Manose River. The site's large ""dai"" gorinto, believed to have been created in the late Heian period, is 12 meters tall, making it the largest in Japan. The site's Sanskrit characters inscribed in circular ""moons,"" which date to the mid-Kamakura period, are said to be some of the best of their kind in the country not only in terms of their size but also the beauty of the characters."
  • Tome Kannon
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Chirancho Kori 104
    "This small Kannon temple, a 20-minute drive from the Chiran Interchange on the Ibusuki Skyline, is located in Chiran, the site of the southernmost kamikaze base on the mainland of Japan during World War II. During the war, Tome Torihama, the proprietress of the Tomiya Shokudo restaurant (now the Tomiya Ryokan inn) was adored by many of the kamikaze squadron's members and was known as the ""Kamikaze Mother."" In honor of the men who left to die in the attacks, Torihama prayed each day to a statue of Kannon which this temple now enshrines. Today, the inn strives to keep the establishment looking as close as possible to the way it did when it was run by Torihama; all are welcome to worship in the temple, which is located in the inn's main building."
  • Hirayama Katsumi's Garden
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Chirancho Kori 13731-1
    This borrowed scenery garden, which records state was created in the late Edo period, incorporates the sight of elegant Hahagatake into its scenery. It is one of the seven gardens which make up the National Place of Scenic Beauty-designated Chiran Fumoto Gardens. The arrangement of stones on the north side of the garden are seen as the chief peak of the mountain, while the yew plum pine hedge represents Hahagatake's outstretching ridges. The garden is praised for its calculated beauty; form, which appears as a single, unified garden no matter the vantage point; and spectacular harmony and expressiveness.
  • Satsuma Eikokukan Tea World
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Chirancho Kori 13746-4
    This museum, a 15-minute drive from the Chiran Interchange on the Ibusuki Skyline, presents the connections between the former Satsuma Province and the United Kingdom during the late Edo period through English historical sources such as the Illustrated London News. After the museum's original Yume-fuki black tea won gold in the UK's Great Taste Awards in 2007, the facility enhanced its exhibits concerning tea. Visitors can enjoy English afternoon tea in the museum's English-style tearoom. The museum also has a shop selling confections, teas, and English knickknacks.
  • Makurazaki Nanmeikan Cultural Resource Center
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Makurazaki-shi Yamatecho 175
    "This art museum is located on a small hill in downtown Makurazaki City a seven-minute walk from Makurazaki Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line. The large wooden facility is designed with a nautical theme; the main building is shaped like a boat anchor, and benches are wave-shaped. ""Nanmei"" means ""the ocean sprawling to the south."" The museum's standing exhibition primarily consists of paintings by artists connected to the local area. The museum also holds special exhibitions such as a wind-themed art exhibition, and an exhibition of pieces which won awards in the International Art Exhibition in Makurazaki. The museum also offers a fantastic view of the East China Sea and the facility is a popular destination among locals not only as an art museum but also as a space for taking walks."
  • Ibusuki
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    3.5
    111 Reviews
    Transportation
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Komaki 52-4

    海沿いにありオシャレな建物てご当地ものが数多くありました。 セゴドン煎餅や土産物がたくさんありましたが、なぜかお目当の酒盗がなく残念。 お魚の販売もしてますが、買いに来る人が少ないのかたくさんはありませんでした。

  • Hon Bo Brewery Marusu Tsunuki Distillery
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    5.0
    14 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Minamisatsuma Kaseda Tsunuki 6594

    蒸留所が見学できる。綺麗な蒸留所だった。日本庭園も良かった。蒸留所限定品が売っていたのは良かった。受付の人も親切だった。

  • Iwasaki Art Museum
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    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。

  • Makurazaki Ekimae Tourist Information Office
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    3.5
    19 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Makurazaki-shi Higashihonmachi 200

    枕崎駅のクリアファイルも購入しました。 待合室にはソーシャルディスタンスを取るために発泡スチロール箱がおいてあり カツオの町、枕崎らしい演出です。 案内所の方はお一人で対応され、証明書発行や観光案内のほか 隣にあった塔の記念撮影までしてくださって、サービス精神に溢れたお方でした。

  • Makurazaki Katuokosha
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Pref. Makurazakishi Tategamihonmachi 347

    枕崎特産の鰹節、味付けナマリ節等カツオ製品の品揃えの良いお店です。店内では鰹節の製造ラインを見ることもでき、出来立て、削りたての鰹節はお土産に良く、自宅用に買って帰った本枯れは本当に美味しかったです。

  • Jian-Zhan Memorial Hall
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    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...

  • Nansatsuchikidibasangiyoushinkousenta
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Pref. Makurazakishi Matsunochou 37-1

    ここのほかにおさかなセンターとかつお公社も寄りましたが、おみやげやさんとしてはここが一番幅広い取り揃えだと思いました。鰹節やお酒だけではなくお酒のあてになる加工品やさつま揚げなども多種ありました。

  • Satumadenshokan shop & Cafe
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Higashikata 12126

    薩摩の素晴らしい美術工芸品が展示されている美術館、薩摩伝承館は、老舗の高級宿、指宿白水館の敷地内にあります。 薩摩伝承館には、美術館の他に、イタリアン・レストランと、こちらのショップがある「浮御堂」という建物もありました。伝承館の池庭を眺めながらカフェタイムを楽しむことができますよ。

  • Chiran Ningyo Museum
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu Chirancho Kori 29

    路線バスでのアプローチは、「中郡」バス停でした。このバス停は、富屋旅館のほぼ目の前にありました。このバス停は知覧のハブバス停で全ての方面が停車します。

  • Ganjinso
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Pref. Minamisatsumashi Bounotsuchouakime 400

    こちらのお店、いい魚を頂けるのです。地元の定置網であがった魚を中心に出してくれます。ランチは1000円,1500円(南蛮漬け付き),2000円(南蛮漬け、あら煮付き)の3コース。胃袋と予算に合わせてどうぞ!鹿児島の魚のファンになること間違いなし!?

  • Ikeda Lake Paradise
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Ikeda 5268
  • Ganegajigoku
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagoshima Pref. Minamikyushushi Kawanabechoumiya
  • Kawanabe Yasuraginosato
    Transportation
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Kawanabecho Kiyomizu 6910
  • Sta. Rent-A-Car Ibusuki Sta.
    Transportation
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Minato 1-chome
  • NICONICO Rent-A-Car Minamisatsuma Kaseda
    Transportation
    Kagoshima Minamisatsuma Kaseda Higashihoncho 3-1

Kagoshima Areas

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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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