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The majestic active volcano Sakurajima rises before Kagoshima City. The city flourished as the castle town of Lord Shimadzu and currently has a population of approximately 600,000. It is continuing to prosper as a major urban area of South Kyushu. With the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen Bullet Train, new tourist sites are springing up like mushrooms in the city. Tram operate in the city center from which you can enjoy the sights. The sights at night illuminated by colorful lights are also romantic.
Senganen
The Japanese garden created by the 19th lord of the Shimadzu Clan, Mitsuhisa for his townhouse utilizes the views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay.
Siroyama observatory
From the small hill in the center of the city, you can have a panoramic view of Sakurajima, Kinko Bay and the city.
Tenmonkan
The former site of the astronomical observatory Meijikan (Alias Tenmonkan). It is now the largest shopping area in South Kyushu.
Tenmonkan Gourmet & Shopping Map New.pdfDophine Port
There are restaurants and local specialty shops and the footbath with a close view of Kinko Bay is also appealing.
Dolphine150 Time TableAmu plaza Kagoshima
A commercial complex adjacent to Kagoshima Chuo Station Building. There are restaurants, shops as well as a Ferris wheel from which you can have a panoramic view of Kagoshima City.
Museum of the Meiji restoration
A facility where stories about the end of the Edo Period and the Meiji Restoration, and the people involved such as Takamori Saigo and Toshimichi Okubo are told in an easy-to-understand manner using robots and video imagery.
Statue of Takamori Saigo
The ruins of a simple Heijo Castle, which was built in the early 17th century by the 18th lord of the Shimadzu Clan, Iehisa in the idea that a castle should be protected by its people.
Kagoshima Aquarium
Kyushu's largest aquarium has approximately 30,000 sea creatures in 500 species.
Transportation
Kagoshima City Tram
A single ride on the tram costs ¥160 (children ¥80). Use it to tour the city center.
Kagoshima Tram Map
Kagoshima City View
Tour the key tourist sites in the city on a tour bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Adult ¥180 / Child ¥90
One day pass Adult ¥600 / Child ¥300
Festival ＆Night View Tour
Ohara Festival
About 20,000 people from approximately 260 dance associations participate from home and abroad. It is the largest autumn festival in South Kyushu where participants dance through the main street.
Rokugatsudo
The summer festival of Kagoshima, which is held in temples and shrines from July to August. Lanterns are lit and the temples and shrines bustle with many outdoor stands.
Kagoshima Kinko Bay Night's Fireworks Festival
The fireworks Festival is held at the end of August and about 12,000 powerful and beautiful fireworks are set off against the backdrop of the majestic Sakurajima and Kinko Bay.
Night View Tour
The bus tours the city at night. The views of famous sites illuminated are particularly atmospheric.