Kagoshima

The prefecture has an isolated group of islands starting with the World Heritage site of Yakushima and dazzling historic sites thanks to an influential feudal clan of the Edo Era

Popular Sights

Sakurajima
A symbol of Kagoshima that continues to produce smoke even now
Sengan-en Garden (Isotei-en)
The famous garden of the Shimazu clan with a view of the dynamic Kinko Bay and Sakurajima Island.
Io World Kagoshima Aquarium
An aquarium boasting a dynamic giant water tank representing the rich seas of Kagoshima
Amami-Oshima Island
Surrounded by the glittering coral and the clear blue sea is a natural treasure trove untouched by man
Yakushima Island
A mysterious island with a large ancient forest
Kirishima Jingu Shrine
A beautiful vermillion shrine standing on expansive grounds surrounded by a deep forest
Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
A natural sand bath using the geothermal heat of the hot springs
Seibu Rindo Forest Path
The largest forest of evergreens in the northern hemisphere. You can see the vertical distribution of vegetation here in this ancient forest.
Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots
The history of the kamikaze pilots and their possessions from the Second World War
Yakusugi Museum
A museum where you can see the giant branch of a massive 1660-year-old Jomon cedar tree on Yakushima Island
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Popular Food & Drink

Satsuma-age
A traditional food of Kagoshima, satsuma-age is a simple regional dish in which minced fish paste is deep fried into cakes
Kagoshima Kuroushi Beef
The proud wagyu from Kagoshima is raised in the beautiful nature of southern Kyushu
Kagoshima Unagi (Eel)
Boasting the nation’s largest output of eel! Tender eel of the highest quality raised in the great outdoors of Kagoshima
Imojochu
A premier distilled liquor made from select yams through a traditional process
Kurozato Sugar
Mineral-rich kurozato made from sugar cane on the outlying islands
Kurosatsuma Chicken
A famous brand of delicious chicken that had its honorable origins from Satsuma chicken
Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork
Top class Kurobuta known as a “work of art in pork” created in Kagoshima, one of the most advanced areas in raising pigs
Kurozu Vinegar
A long-aged dark vinegar with a rich flavor
Kagoshima Ramen
Kagoshima ramen encompasses a wide variety of tastes and looks! And each type reflects the individuality of each shop
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