Traditional, tropical, mystical, and magical; Kagoshima is nothing short of extraordinary
Making up the tip of Kyushu and a chain of islands, Kagoshima is an otherworldly blend of the traditional and tropical. Its consistent sunshine coats historic hamlets in the rural north with a bright golden hue. To the south, fine volcanic ash from the very active Sakurajima volcano coats the landscape.
The historic prefectural capital of Kagoshima is the largest city in southern Kyushu. It is a major transport hub for accessing the southern islands. The city is watched over by the roaring Sakurajima, an active volcano just opposite the city, which regularly showers Kagoshima with ash, so pack an umbrella in case of heavy falling dust.
Famous Japanese garden Sengan-en, shrines, museums, and onsen (hot springs) make the city worth stopping over. It’s a short trip across the bay to reach Sakurajima Island, where you can get up close and personal to the volcano itself to witness the daily eruptions from one of the observation points.
The historic prefectural capital of Kagoshima is the largest city in southern Kyushu. It is a major transport hub for accessing the southern islands. The city is watched over by the roaring Sakurajima, an active volcano just opposite the city, which regularly showers Kagoshima with ash, so pack an umbrella in case of heavy falling dust.
Famous Japanese garden Sengan-en, shrines, museums, and onsen (hot springs) make the city worth stopping over. It’s a short trip across the bay to reach Sakurajima Island, where you can get up close and personal to the volcano itself to witness the daily eruptions from one of the observation points.
