Things to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

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Kagoshima: Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients

Kagoshima Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients A-1095

￥5,000
per adult
Kagoshima Soba Noodle Making with Local Ingredients A-1095
Historical Hill Climb E-bike Tour to Sakurajima's Peak

Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike

￥15,900
per adult
Sakurajima Century Lava Climb Journey with E-bike
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Kagoshima: Private Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests（6h）

Kagoshima: Private Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests（6h）

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is ￥6,666 per traveler*
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Kagoshima: Private Matcha Making Experience

Kagoshima: Private Matcha Making Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is ￥6,500 per adult
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Yakushima: Outdoor 2-Activity Package

Yakushima: Outdoor 2-Activity Package

Activity duration is 4 hours
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Price is ￥10,000 per adult
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Yakushima: Outdoor 2-Activity Package

Yakushima: Outdoor 2-Activity Package

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What to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

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Mount Sakurajima

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Sakurajima during your travels in Sakurajima Matsu-ura Cho. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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Koniya

If you're spending some time in Koniya, Amami Gunto National Park and Kochiyama Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

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Chiranchokori

If you're spending some time in Chiranchokori, Chiran Peace Museum and Satsuma Denshōkan are top sights worth seeing.

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Sumiyoshicho

While Sumiyoshicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Water Front Park and Kagoshima City Aquarium.

Nishikomi

Nishikomi might not have many top sights, but Sanekukai Beach and Yakiuchi Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Popular day trips from Kagoshima Prefecture

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Amami

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Kagoshima

A sandy beach with waves, large rocks, and a mountainous backdrop.

Yakushima

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Nagasaki

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Yoron

An island with scattered clouds.

Tokunoshima

A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and clear blue waters.

Kunigami

A coastal cityscape with a dense urban area, a large body of water, and distant mountains.
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Amakusa

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