2025 Kagoshima Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#Domestic Travel Strategy Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southern tip of Kyushu, and many remote islands are lined up to the south. It is rich in magnificent nature, represented by Sakurajima, and has many attractions such as hot springs such as Ibusuki and Kirishima, and historical spots. If you are planning a trip to Kagoshima, I hope you will read to the end and use it as a reference. 🔸Area: Chiran, Ibusuki, Aira, Isa, Kiri 　　　　　　　Minami Osumi Town, Kagoshima City ────────────────────── 🔸Time required: 3 days ────────────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Rental car ────────────────────── This time we visited 15 spots. 🔹Day 1 11:00 Start from Kagoshima Chuo Station 　　　　　🚶About 240m About 5 minutes ❶ 11:20 Tonkatsu Kuroda ↓ ↓ 🚗About 38km About 50 minutes ↓ ❷ 13:30 Chiran Peace Hall ↓ ↓ 🚗About 2.5km About 5 minutes ↓ ❸ 14:20 Chiran Farm ↓ ↓ 🚗About 35km About 50 minutes ↓ ❹ 15:30 Sand Bath Hall Sunaraku ↓ ↓ 🚗About 53km About 1.5 hours ↓ 18:30 Rem Kagoshima Check-in °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Tonkatsu Kuroda 📍1-4 Chuo-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 890-0053 Maki Building Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall 📍17881 Chiranchogun, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture, 897-0302 Chiran Farm 📍6219-3 Chiranchogun, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture, 897-0302 Sand Bath Hall Sunaraku 📍5-25-18 Yunohama, Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-0406 Rem Kagoshima 📍1-32 Higashisengokucho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0842 °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• 🔹Day 2 8:30 Depart from hotel 🚗Approximately 5.5km, approximately 20 minutes ❶ 9:00 Starbucks Coffee Kagoshima Sengan-en Store ↓ ↓ 🚶About 100m About 1 minute ↓ ❷ 9:30 Sengan-en ↓ ↓ ❸ 10:00 Ryobo Mochiya (inside Sengan-en) ↓ ↓ 🚗About 3km About 10 minutes ↓ ❹ 11:20 Kagoshima Castle Ruins ↓ ↓ 🚗About 68km About 1.5 hours (toll road) ↓ ❺ 13:30 Kirishima Art Forest ↓ ↓ 🚗About 30km About 45 minutes ↓ ❻ 15:00 Sogi Falls ↓ ↓ 🚗About 75km About 1.5 hours (toll road) 18:30 Arrived at Hotel Rem Kagoshima °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Starbucks Coffee Kagoshima Sengan-en Store 📍9688-1 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0871 Sengakuen Ryobo Mochi Shop 📍9700-1 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0871 Kagoshima Castle Ruins 📍7-2 Shiroyama-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0853 Kirishima Art Forest 📍6340-220 Kiba, Yusui-cho, Aira-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-6201 Sogi Falls 📍895-2526 628-41 Oguchi Miyato, Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• 🔹Day 3 9:40 Depart from hotel 🚗Approx. 36km, approx. 40min (toll road) ❶ 10:30 Kanayama Bridge ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 14km, approx. 30min ↓ ❷ 11:00 Jidori no Sato Eirakuso ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 90km, approx. 2.5hrs ↓ ❸ 14:30 Okawa Falls ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 27km, approx. 40min ↓ ❹ 16:00 Sugawara Shrine Arahira Tenjin ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 27km About 40 minutes ↓ ❺ 17:00 Arimura Lava Observatory ↓ ↓ 🚗 About 75km About 1.5 hours (toll road) ↓ 　　19:00 Arrive at Hotel Rem Kagoshima °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Kanayama Bridge 📍6096-2 Oyamada, Kajiki-cho, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-5203 Local Chicken Village Eirakuso 📍3766-6 Matsunaga, Hayato-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-5112 Okawa Falls 📍12222-2 Nejimegawa, Minamiosumi-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 893-2501 Sugawara Shrine Arahira Tenjin 📍4014 Tenjincho, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-2313 Arimura Lava Observatory 📍952 Arimuracho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-1545 #Kagoshima #KagoshimaTourism #DomesticTravel #SoloTravel #Cafe #Gourmet #GourmetTrip

#DomesticTravelTrip A recommended hidden gem and spectacular sightseeing spot in Kagoshima, where the majestic nature represented by Sakurajima is impressive ◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦ 📍Spot Information #KanayamaBridge A stone bridge built over the Kanayama Road, which transported gold ore and supplies from the mine to Kajiki Port. It is said to have been built around 1880 by the Shimazu family for the management of the gold mine. You can go down to the river and see the waterfall over the arched bridge. #Arimura Lava Observatory You can see Sakurajima's lava flow up close. The lava flow, formed from the solidified lava that flowed out from the great Sakurajima eruption in 1914, spreads out all over the place. From the observation deck, you can enjoy spectacular views of Kinko Bay and Kaimon-dake. #Sugawara Shrine Arahira Tenjin A shrine in Kanoya City on the Osumi Peninsula where the god of learning, Sugawara Michizane, is enshrined. This is a rare shrine where the sandy approach leads to a small rocky area jutting out into the sea. At high tide during spring tides, it becomes an island in the sea, and at low tide, a sandbar appears, allowing you to walk to worship there. It shows different appearances depending on the time of day. #Sogi Falls The Kawauchi River and its tributaries flow through the center of the Okuchi Basin, and in the southwest of the city, it becomes "Sogi Falls" and flows into Tsuruta Dam. This waterfall, with its towering strange rocks, is 210 meters wide and 12 meters high, and has a large amount of water, making it spectacular. #Kagoshima #Sakurajima #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Girls' trip #Shrine tour

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Kagoshima ⛩️⛩️👉🏻👉🏻The exterior of the Ryugu Shrine on the beach is mainly red and white, and it is well maintained, which is quite conspicuous on the beach It turns out that these shells are full of words, and the locals and tourists use them for blessing and making wishes. There are shells of various shapes and special shapes🐚😆😆😆 Ryugu Shrine⛩️ is dedicated to Princess Otohime, who is the princess that Urashima Taro met in Ryugu, so the Ryugu Shrine was born Address Okagomizu Nagasaki, Yamakawa-cho, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is full of delicious food and historical spots. Take a stroll through the area associated with the Satsuma Domain. There are bronze statues and monuments depicting the daily life of samurai in various places in the city. The food is also very delicious! There are many delicious foods such as Kagoshima ramen, black pork tonkatsu, silver-striped herring sashimi, fresh seafood, etc., so please eat to your heart's content! #Free spots #Amazing views #Gourmet trip #Gourmet

From Amami Oshima's Koniya Port to Kakeroma Island! I was glad that the ferry was open to vehicles🛳🤍 The fare was relatively cheap, and the boat ride took about 25 minutes. You can also stay mainly on Kakeroma Island, and as the locals say, the sea on Kakeroma Island is clearer and more beautiful🏝💗 This time, I only had time and only stayed for 2 hours, but there were many tourist spots and I was able to enjoy the spectacular views even in a short time. There was also a branch of Itsukushima Shrine, which I stopped by, but the grounds were old and falling apart...🤫 Next time, I'd like to travel mainly to Kakeroma Island! There are islands around Amami Oshima, so if you like island hopping, be sure to visit ☺️🌼 #Free spot #Amazing seaside scenery #Kakeroma Island #Island hopping trip #Summer trip #Shrine #Amazing scenery #A trip to enjoy spring #Trip with children

The ultimate challenge is to get up at 4am to take the car to the trailhead and walk for ten to twelve hours (round trip, there is only one washroom throughout, most people follow the group or follow the climbing guide, I'm alone Go walk 😫 There is still a sky non-stop so rain, just hiking is easy, a small part also climb rocks, through the stream, physical strength little D is not good, have thought of giving up, but this time to give up, next I don't know when there will be such an opportunity again. In fact, there were many people climbing together that day, so it was very safe. #hiking #I miss #residentwriter

A bed and breakfast located in Yakushima, to take the bus, the location is actually near the bus station, but the bus service is sparse, to calibrate the time, the homestay is like a villa, divided into two floors, a group of people to live is no problem, homestay owner, friendly, delicious food, quiet and beautiful surroundings, really seems to blend into nature, later have the opportunity to introduce Yakushima fun and other places! #I miss #residentwriter #affordablehotels

Nagata Inakahama is famous among the remote islands of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture. This is actually a place where sea turtles lay their eggs! When it's the egg-laying season, sea turtles come up to this beach, dig into the sand, and lay their eggs in it. During the daytime, the long sandy beach, blue sea, and sky are very beautiful, and it is also said to be a beach with beautiful sunsets. It is said that sea turtles come to lay their eggs especially at night, but the people of the island teach tourists etiquette such as turning on your headlights when driving around Inakahama from 9pm to 3am through leaflets, so we hope to continue to preserve the environment where sea turtles can lay their eggs. 📍Yakushima, Nagata Inakahama 🗾 Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-4201 #Remote island trip #sea #Yakushima #sea turtles #seaside scenery #World Heritage #Supporting tourism #Amazing scenery

On our last day on Yakushima, we went to a secret spot that we were told about by the souvenir shop "Pukarido" 🏖🐠☀️ It's about a 5-minute drive from Pukarido 🚗 ³₃ As we walked along the narrow, unpaved gravel road, we discovered a small path that led to the sea 👀 When we went through that path!!! The cliffs make you feel like you're overseas, and the sparkling blue sea spreads out before you😍 This is a hidden spot in Yakushima that only a few people know about✌️ Actually, this is the site of Hayasaki Mine, a mine where tungsten was once mined, and it is said that it was called Crystal Cape because crystals were mixed in😌 The cliffs with their many layers of rock really make you feel like you're at a World Heritage Site😳✨ As an adventurer, I, of course, did some natural rock climbing all the way to the tip of the cape~ It's a recommended spot for adults to return to their childhood🌈 I was also able to get a good view of Tanegashima~ #Yakushima #Kagoshima #CrystalCape #Cliff #Cliff #RockClimbing #SeasideScenery #HistoricalSites #RemoteIslandTrip #Pukarido #TripToEnjoySpring #InstagramMakesYourPhotos #AmazingNature #TripToVisitRemoteIslands #SupportTourism #BreathtakingViews

Okawa Falls is one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls! A popular spot among the many waterfalls on Yakushima🎶 It is also one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, and boasts the largest drop in Kyushu at 88 meters! The water spray is just amazing!!! You can climb over the rocks and get close to the waterfall basin😉 When we went, it had been raining until the day before so the water was more intense than usual and very impressive⭐ #World Natural Heritage #Remote Island Trip #Yakushima #Kagoshima #Okawa Falls #Trip to Enjoy Spring #Amazing Nature #Trip to Visit Remote Islands #Support Tourism #Breathtaking Scenery

World Natural Heritage Jomon Cedar 🌳✨ A 10-hour round trip trek from the Arakawa trailhead ⛰ First, we walk along the 8km long trolley road 🚶 Even though it was a flat road, walking up a gentle slope was harder than we imagined. . Our friends were lively at first, but gradually they started to talk less...lol Fortunately, the weather was good and the sunlight shone through the trees, making it very beautiful ☀️ The moss, unique to Yakushima, was shiny green and really cute ☺️ It was like the world of Princess Mononoke! After about 2 and a half hours, we arrived at the end of the trolley road, and this is where the real climbing begins! First, we climbed a steep slope to the first photo spot, Wilson Stump❤ Wilson Stump is a stump of a Yakusugi tree that is about 3000 years old, and it was cut down by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1586. When you look up from a certain spot in the hollow, it looks like a heart, so it is a very popular photo spot, and many people were lined up at this time as well🎶 After enjoying some of the sights, we continued walking for another 2 hours and finally found Jomon Sugi! ! ! ! It is said to be the oldest cedar, estimated to be 7200 years old, and its appearance was spectacular👏🏻 Unfortunately, to prevent damage to the cedar, we had to view it from a deck a little away, but seeing a cedar that was dozens of times larger than the ones we usually see, made all the fatigue from the trekking up until then disappear! The lunch we ate outside after walking was also great💕 2 nights and 3 days still wasn't enough walking! ! Next time, I'll try climbing a mossy forest or mountain 🥰 #Kagoshima #Yakushima #Remote island trip #World Natural Heritage Site #Jomon Cedar #Trekking #Spring trip #Amazing nature #Remote island trip #Support tourism #Breathtaking views

Right next to Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture! A shop in Tarumi where you can drink juice made by a vegetable sommelier 🥤 The fresh juice drinks made by vegetable sommelier Mommy from Kagoshima are exceptional! There are various flowers blooming in each season behind the shop, and it feels great to drink a drink on the terrace! In addition to juice, they also serve delicious lunches, so why not drop by?! #Kagoshima #Sakurajima #A trip to enjoy spring #Famous flower spots #Couple trip #Support tourism #Gourmet trip

If you're looking to buy souvenirs on Yakushima, we recommend "Pukarido"♪♪ They have souvenirs that are unique to Yakushima, such as Mitake (alcohol) that is only available on the island, tangerine juice and sweets, and flying fish products✨ They also sell cute accessories💎 Please check them out! #supporttourism #Yakushima #Worldnaturalheritage #remoteislandtrip #triptovisitremoteislands#souvenirs#supporttourism

The famous Yakusugi trees, such as Jomon Sugi and Daio Sugi, can only be seen by hiking, but the only one that can be reached by car is the "Kigensugi" cedar. ✨ The power of this giant tree, said to be 3000 years old, is truly amazing...!! ! ! ! It's also great that you can get so close you can almost touch it◎ Even if you're not a fan of hiking, you can easily go and see it, so please give it a go♪ #supporttourism #Yakushima #WorldNaturalHeritage #RemoteIslandTrip #AmazingNature #RemoteIslandTrip #SupportTourism #BreathtakingView

Kuromi-dake, with an elevation of 1,831m, is one of Kyushu's 100 famous mountains. After about a 30-minute walk, you will enter the World Heritage site.✨ When I climbed in May, the Yakushima rhododendrons were in full bloom, showing a beautiful contrast between their cute pink and fresh green.🌸🌿 The view from the top was amazing, and it felt so good to lie down! #supporttourism #Yakushima #mountaineering #worldheritagesite #famousflowers #remoteislandtrip #amazingnature #triptoremoteislands #supporttourism #greatviews

The Yodo River passes on the way to climbing Mount Kuromi in Yakushima. The water is so clear, the surrounding trees are beautiful, and the whole area is a green world🌿 When the light shines in, it becomes even more fantastical✨ There are plants near the river that I have never seen before!! It was a place that made me want to stare at it forever. #supporttourism #Yakushima #WorldNaturalHeritage #remoteislandtravel #amazingnature #triptoremoteislands #supporttourism #greatviews

A huge rock, commonly known as "Tofu Rock", can be seen while climbing Mt. Kuromi in Yakushima. Why tofu? ? I wondered, but when I saw it from the angle of the third photo, it somehow made sense! It looks like sliced ​​tofu... so it seems to be called that 😳 A huge rock on the top of the mountain...!! It was a very strange sight. The second photo shows an alpaca in front of the spot where you can see Tofu Rock (lol) If you go, try to find it too 🦙💕 #SupportTourism #Yakushima #WorldNaturalHeritage #RemoteIslandTrip #AmazingNature #RemoteIslandTrip #SupportTourism #BreathtakingView

Hananoegawa in Yakushima is the southernmost highland marsh in Japan, located at an altitude of 1,640m. You can see rare alpine plants here, and enjoy the fantastic scenery of the beautiful mountains. When I visited in May, I was able to see the cute pink Yakushima rhododendrons along the way. #supporttourism #Yakushima #Worldnaturalheritagesite #remoteislandtrip #famousflowerspots #triptovisitremoteislands #amazingnature #supporttourism #greatviews

Yakushima has nature that even people who think that Jomon Cedar is quite difficult and tough can experience. There are many places that are relatively easy to access, such as Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge, which is said to be the model for the setting of Princess Mononoke, and the majestic Chihiro Falls. One of the charms of Yakushima is that you can do as you like according to your physical strength and length of stay. #Remote Island Trip #Amazing Views #Yakushima #Amazing Views

This photo was taken during a trek to Jomon Cedar, deep in Yakushima, a registered World Heritage Site. There isn't much elevation change to call it a trek, but since it's a long walk, we get ready before dawn and set off at sunrise. The rich and precious nature and various scenery along the way are thrilling. It's a very difficult journey, but it's worth the effort. #RemoteIslandTrip #AmazingView #Yakushima #AmazingView

Usually the appearance is beautiful and the taste will be bad, but this white bear ice is unexpectedly good, because every bite of shaved ice is really milky flavor, unlike those in Hong Kong, only ice, no sweetness. So eating this ice is very satisfying, two people share the large size is ok. #foodie

A list of the best spots to visit in Kagoshima Prefecture Ginmatsu (Sand Bath Hot Springs), a hotel with an open-air bath for couples 📍5-26-29 Yunohama, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: A happy space where you can soak in a spectacular open-air bath while listening to the sound of the waves🌊The starry sky at night and the sparkling sea in the morning were amazing~✨Perfect for couples💕 ⸻ 🐖 Yushoku Butasai Ichinisan Tenmonkan Branch 📍11-6 Higashisengokucho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: Black pork shabu-shabu is a specialty! The refreshing shabu-shabu with bonito broth is addictive😍 Healthy with plenty of vegetables💯 ⸻ 🌋 Sakurajima 📍 Yokoyamacho, Sakurajima, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: A powerful volcano spreads out before your eyes🌋 The smoke rising from the volcano is also mystical✨ A 15-minute mini adventure on a ferry is also fun! ⸻ 🍶 Wakana Chuo Station East Exit Store 📍 2-15 Chuocho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: A wide selection of Kagoshima local cuisine made with local ingredients! Black pork, silver-striped round herring, satsumaage... everything was delicious~🍶✨ ⸻ ♨️ Local eel hot spring recommended 📍6517 Yamakawa Narikawa, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: Natural hot spring with rising steam♨️ Retro and full of local feel! Relax in the gentle spring water, which is said to be good for your skin 🌿 ⸻ 🏨 Sheraton Kagoshima 📍43-15 Komyocho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: A lounge with a view of Sakurajima, a spa, sophisticated rooms... everything is out of the ordinary and the best hotel stay 🌇 The night view was also beautiful ✨ ⸻ 🚉 Nishi-Oyama Station (the southernmost JR station in Japan) 📍602 Yamakawa Oyama, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: Just hearing the words "southernmost JR station" gets me excited ⛅ With Sakurajima and rape blossoms in the background, it's sure to look great in photos 📸 ⸻ 🛍️ Tenmonkan 📍Around Higashi-Sengoku-cho and Naka-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: Kagoshima's main street where you can find everything from gourmet food to cafes to souvenirs✨Just walking around is fun, so be sure to stop by! ⸻ ⛩️ Ryugu Shrine (Nagasaki-hana) 📍Okogasui, Yamakawa, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: The bright red torii gate with the motif of Ryugu Castle is too cute💓There is a god of matchmaking, so it may be beneficial for improving your love luck🌸 ⸻ 🐷 Ajimori Black Pork Cuisine 📍13-21 Sennichimachi, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended: All black pork from pork cutlets, shabu-shabu, and pork shabu sandwiches! The melting sweetness and flavor were impressive😍 #Kagoshima trip #Kagoshima #Domestic travel

Day 1: Myoken Ishiharaso ~ Kirishima Shrine ~ Sheraton Kagoshima Day 2: Chiran Samurai Residences ~ Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots ~ Kamafuta Shrine (Shitahoe Hyozu Shrine) [Recommended Spots] 1. Myoken Ishiharaso ♨ The fresh hot spring water straight from the source has a slightly thick texture, warming your body after just a short soak 💛. Rich in beauty-enhancing ingredients and highly moisturizing, it’s known as "Bijin no Yu" (Hot Spring for Beautiful Skin) 💞. The open-air bath with a river flowing right in front of you offers an unparalleled sense of freedom! 2. Kirishima Shrine ⛩️ Nestled in lush greenery, Kirishima Shrine purifies your soul just by visiting ✨. 3. Chiran Samurai Residences 🌿 Known as "Little Kyoto of Satsuma," the samurai residence area feels like stepping back in time! The beautifully maintained gardens are also a highlight. 4. Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots 🛩️ Letters written by kamikaze pilots before their missions are on display. It’s a place everyone should visit at least once 😌. 5. Kamafuta Shrine (Shitahoe Hyozu Shrine) ⛩️ A unique shrine famous for its "Kamafuta Wish Challenge," where you balance a pot lid on your head and walk from the torii gate to the main hall without dropping it to have your wish granted. Definitely give it a try! By the way, I succeeded 😎! [Recommended Cuisine] 1. Myoken Ishiharaso - Kaiseki Lunch: 12,000 yen A plan combining kaiseki cuisine served dish by dish with the onsen experience! Every bite is so delicious it’s mesmerizing 😚. The portions are generous, leaving you completely satisfied ✴️. [Recommended Hotel] - Sheraton Kagoshima Address: 43-15 Korai-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 890-0051 The hotel features its own onsen! Opened in 2023, it’s brand new and beautifully designed. Breakfast includes local specialties like satsuma-age and chicken rice, with a wide variety of Japanese and Western options 🍴. [Instagram-Worthy Spots] 1. Kamafuta Shrine From the shrine, you can enjoy a stunning view of Sakurajima! The combination of the sea and Sakurajima is breathtaking 🌋🌊.

Kagoshima, surrounded by the sea and mountains, boasts a rich food culture unique to the region. We've picked out some beloved local specialties and popular dishes for you to enjoy. 🍴Shirokuma A shaved ice dessert originating from Kagoshima. Topped with milk syrup, fruits, and sweet red bean paste, this treat is both visually appealing and refreshingly delicious, making it a summer favorite. 🍴Sashimi Kagoshima benefits from excellent fishing grounds influenced by the Kuroshio Current, offering an abundance of fresh seafood. Local favorites include kampachi (amberjack) and kibinago (silver-stripe round herring), freshly caught and highly popular. 🍴Yakitori Skewered dishes made with local chicken or Kagoshima black pork are a specialty. Enjoy them with Kagoshima's unique sauces or salt seasoning, paired perfectly with local sake. 🍴Tonkatsu Tonkatsu made with Kagoshima black pork is known for its tender texture and sweet fat. Even thick cuts are not overly heavy, offering a satisfying and hearty meal. 🍴Black Pork Shabu-Shabu (Black Pork Hot Pot) Thinly sliced Kagoshima black pork is lightly cooked in broth for shabu-shabu. This simple yet luxurious preparation highlights the meat's rich flavor and sweetness. 🍴Satsuma-age A classic Kagoshima dish made from deep-fried fish paste. Its slightly sweet flavor makes it a versatile choice, perfect as a snack or side dish!

Discover tourist destinations where you can fully appreciate Kagoshima's stunning nature. Since traveling by car is essential, renting a car is highly recommended. 📍 Sunflower Field at Nishi-Oyama Station Located in front of JR's southernmost station, "Nishi-Oyama Station," a sunflower field blooms during the summer season! On clear days, you can see Mount Kaimon in the background, making it a perfect photo spot. 📍 Sakurajima A volcanic island floating in Kagoshima Bay that continues to emit smoke even today. Accessible by ferry, it offers various tourist facilities such as observation decks and foot baths. 📍 Sogi Falls Located in Isa City, this wide waterfall is often referred to as the "Niagara of the East." With a height of 12 meters and a width of 210 meters, it boasts an impressive view. 📍 Ryumon Falls A straight waterfall with a height of 46 meters and a width of 43 meters. Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, it features well-maintained walking paths and observation points. 📍 Mizunokuchi Cave A lava-formed cave in Kirishima City that exudes a mystical atmosphere. Surrounded by forests, it offers a tranquil environment for leisurely walks. 📍 Kamikawa Beach and Shadow Art Monument A sandy beach with crystal-clear waters. It features shadow art monuments, making it a photogenic spot.

Just pour the noodles and water into a special machine and turn it, and you can experience the fun of scooping out the twisted somen. This is the special "rotating flowing somen"! The birthplace of this popular delicacy is "#Karasenkyo flowing somen" in Ibusuki City! 🌟 Here, you can use the clear spring water selected as "100 Water Towns" to enjoy the refreshing flowing somen and a variety of rich dishes. Now it has become a popular attraction that attracts about 200,000 visitors every year🥢♡ This summer, why not go to "Karasenkyo flowing somen" and experience this delicious and interesting local style yourself! Business hours 11:30 - 20:30 🚌Transportation: About 7 minutes walk from "Karasenkyo"

Amami Oshima, a popular remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture 🏝️ Enjoy the beautiful blue gradient of the sea, even more vibrant than the waters around Kagoshima's mainland! This charming resort, Native Sea Amami, offers breathtaking views of the blue ocean right in front of you, which you can enjoy from your room! A short walk will take you to the beach, allowing you to play in the sea and then relax in your room right after—definitely a delightful feature◎ Native Sea also operates a snorkeling shop, so you can experience various marine activities! Additionally, the on-site restaurant serves local island cuisine and shochu, Amami's specialties, making it a must-visit spot! If you opt for breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western-style meals✨ 📍Location: Petit Resort Native Sea Amami 835 Ashitoku, Tatsugo Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, 894-0412

📍Location: Okinoerabujima, Kagoshima Prefecture Okinoerabujima, one of the Amami Islands, is an island made of raised coral! There are caves all over the island! I was so excited that I wanted to go there for a long time, and now I can! How to get to Okinoerabujima: Plane or ferry I took a boat ride from Naha Port for about 7 hours via Yoron Island 🚢💨 About 6,000 yen (second class fare) for adults one way You can go around the island in 1-2 hours by rental car Recommended spot ① Cape Tamana 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The view is great! The sea breeze is nice! There are walking courses so you can take your time! You can see sea turtles from the top of the cliffs! At the back left of the cape is a place called "stone quarry" where travertine marble was collected A goat appeared there! If you're lucky, you might see it too❤️ If you call out to it or chase it, it will run away, so leave it alone🎶 Recommended spot ② Fucha 💞Reasons why we recommend it: A place where you can see seawater rising from the cave. On windy days, it seems to rise several tens of meters, and it's a spectacular sight👀 The view from the top of the cliff is also amazing❤️ If you're brave, go to the very edge and take some great photos! Recommended spot ③ Caving 💞Reasons why we recommend it: What to do on Okinoerabu Island? This is it! A secluded place You can experience the breathtaking natural scenery! You can have an extraordinary experience! ※You will be taken to the cave by the guide's car, and you must follow the guide's instructions! The cave is located in a place that makes you think, "Huh, a place like this?" You explore the cave, but the beginner course can only go as far as the rimstone cave. If you want to go further, please contact us 🎶 The life-threatening experience can be experienced for about 2 hours, such as passing through narrow places, diving with waterfalls, swimming and walking. Of course, you can take photos and videos, so don't worry! You can hear a lot of stories about the lives of people here in the past and how the cave was created! If you go to Okinoerabu Island, please try it out ✨ #EnjoyJapan #DomesticTravel #ampmhk #Tourism #Kagoshima #AmamiIslands #OkinoerabuIsland #CavingExperience #Unusual #Cave

📍Location: Yoron Island, Kagoshima You can go around Yoron Island in about an hour by rental car! 【Recommended spots】 ① Tatidara Beach 💞Reason for recommendation: A hidden beach🏖 Yoron Island has many beaches, but this beach was not crowded. After walking a little, there is a cave-like thing, and if you go inside and look outside, the hole looks just like the shape of Yoron Island! Recommended as a photogenic spot✨ Also, while walking, I found a heart❤︎-shaped hole at my feet (☆∀☆) Please look for it🎶 ② Yoron Folk Village A place where you can experience the lifestyle and culture of Yoron🔖.· There were displays of daily utensils such as local toys made from pottery and plants, and many unusual trees and plants! There were also souvenirs! I bought a lucky charm choker made from the spines of the sea urchin, which are said to be rare in the sea, carved by the mayor of the folk village☺️ ③ Ajisaki 💞Reason for recommendation: A shop that serves delicious shaved ice Their fluffy shaved ice is their specialty, and they have many different kinds! [Recommended menu] Yurigahama Beach, also a famous beach on Yoron Island The name was funny Kimura's idiot By the way, they sell Yoron T-shirts here! When my friend and I saw them, we thought they were cute so we bought different colors! ④ Grandma Natsuko's Shop 💞Reason for recommendation: Lots of lovely accessories A small shop next to Ajisaki Grandma makes accessories from shells and coral Everything is very cute You can meet the lovely Grandma Natsuko who is stylish, cheap and has a great sense of service👵 The opening and closing days and hours seem to be irregular, so it might be a good idea to visit a few times💕︎ ⑤ Sharon Farm 💞Reason for recommendation: You can eat fruit while walking A privately run fruit farm I walked around eating nuts! I ate 8 to 10 kinds ※The fruits you can eat change depending on the season Please contact the shop to find out if it is open, what are the opening days and opening hours, etc. By the way, I went there without an appointment and they were happy to help me #islandlover #remoteislandtrip #domestictrip #japan #timetotravel #yoronisland #kagoshima #enjoyjapan