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Kirishima Traditional Cultural Performance Night

Kirishima Traditional Cultural Performance Night

 

 

For visitors who are staying overnight in Kirishima, be sure not to miss the traditional Japanese cultural performance "Kirishima Kumendaiko" and "Kirishima Kagura"!

 

Kirishima is well-known for the legend of "Tenson Korin", and the myth is based at Takachiho peak of the Kirishima mountain range. The "Tenson Korin" myth showcases the glory and valiance of the beginnings of a country. (Kirishima Kumendaiko Preservation Association)

 

The Miyama Conseru, where the performance is held, is located amidst the lush nature of a national park. It is a fascinating facility where the Kirishima International Music Festival is held.

 

·   Venue         : Miyama Conseru (Kirishima International Music Hall)

·  Time            : 20:00 (Admission starts); 20:30 (Show starts); 21:30 (Show  

                          ends; tentative)

·   Price            : Free of charge

** Some of the hotels in Kirishima provide ferry services to Miyama Conseru



Upcoming Performance Schedule


2011:   9th Dec (Fri)

2012:   13th Jan (Fri),    24th Feb (Fri),    23rd Mar (Fri),    7th Apr (Sat),       

             26th May (Sat),    9th Jun (Sat),     22nd Sep (Sat),  6th Oct (Sat),

17th Nov (Sat),   8th Dec (Sat)

2013:    12th Jan (Sat), 9th Feb (Sat),    23rd Mar (Sat)

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Changes in the Operation of "Discovery Ibusuki" - Ibusuki Tourism Bonnet Bus

Changes in the Operation of "Discovery Ibusuki" 
 Ibusuki Tourism Bonnet Bus

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Here are some changes to the Discovery Ibusuki Tourism Bonnet Bus which operates between JR Nishioyama station in Ibusuki, the southernmost JR train station, and the area around Nagasakibana.

 

1.       Day of Operation

Only available on Sundays from 23 Oct 2011 onwards (*Rental is available on Saturdays and Public Holidays; please kindly check with the operator)

 

2.       Bus Terminal   : JR Ibusuki Station

 

3.       Course

Depart JR Ibusuki Station (13:00 hrs) → Nishioyama Station → Nagasakibana Parking Garden / Ryugu Shrine / Flowerbeds (entrance fees included) → Yamakawa Sand Steam Bath (entrance fees included) → Arrive at JR Ibusuki Station (17:00 hrs)

 

4.       Fees:

                    Adult = 2800 yen

                    Child = 1700 yen (no changes in price / includes entrance fees)


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For further enquiries, contact the following:


JR Ibusuki Station Tour Information Desk                      

Tel: +81-993-24-4114


Nagasakibana Parking Garden                                        

Tel: +81-993-35-0111



Introducing the Sakurajima Island View Tour Bus!

Introducing the Sakurajima Island View Tour Bus!


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The Sakurajima Island View, making round trips in the western part of Mount Sakurajima, starts from Sakurajima Port and makes brief stops at the Hi-no-Shima Megumi-kan, Rainbow Sakurajima, Visitors' Centre, Torishima Lookout Point, Akamizu Lookout Point, Yunohira Lookout Point, etc. Enjoy Mount Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, on the Sakurajima Island View!


◆ Route

① Sakurajima Port → ② Hi-no-Shima Megumi-kan → ③ Rainbow Sakurajima → ④ Visitors' Centre → ⑤ Torishima Lookout Point → ⑥ Akamizu Lookout Point → ⑦ Akamizu Yunohira-kuchi → ⑧ Yunohira Lookout Point → ⑨ Oshu Primary School → ① Sakurajima Port

* About 60 minutes per round trip, 8 trips per day

* First bus: 0900 hrs, Last bus: 16:35 hrs (departing from Sakurajima Port)

 

◆ Fare         Adult: 110 yen ~ 430 yen

                    Child: 60 yen ~ 220 yen


◆ One-Day Ticket (Unlimited rides, board and alight from any bus stop)   

                              Adult: 500 yen; Child: 250 yen


◆ The One-Day Ticket can be purchased at the following locations

Ø  Within the Sakurajima Island View bus

Ø  Kagoshima Chuo Station Information Counter                  Tel: 099-253-2500

Ø  Tourism Exchange Centre (Kanko Koryu Centre)               Tel: 099-298-5111

Ø  Kagoshima Port Ferry Ticket Counter                                Tel: 099-223-7271

Ø  Sakurajima Port Ship and Ferry Sales Division                    Tel: 099-293-2525

Ø  Transport Bureau (Kotsu Kyoku) Ticket Counter                Tel: 099-257-2101

Ø  Transport Bureau Sakurajima Branch Office                       Tel: 099-293-4220

 

※ For more information, kindly refer to the following URL (Japanese only)

http://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/_1010/kanko/topics/_40802.html

 

For further enquiries, kindly contact

Tourism Promotion Division (Kanko Shinkoka), Kagoshima City Hall

Tel: +81-99-216-1327

Email: kankou01@city.kagoshima.lg.jp


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Sakurajima Island View stops at the following bus stops for the stipulated time (please pay when alighting)

⑤ Torishima Lookout Point             (5 min)

⑥ Akamizu Lookout Point                             (8 min)

⑧ Yunohira Lookout Point                            (15 min)

 

Bus Stop

Bus 1

Bus 2

Bus 3

Bus 4

Bus 5

Bus 6

Bus 7

Bus 8

①

Sakurajima Port

 9:00

10:05

11:10

12:15

13:20

14:25

15:30

16:35

②

Hi-no-Shima Megumi-kan

 9:01

10:06

11:11

12:16

13:21

14:26

15:31

16:36

③

Rainbow Sakurajima

 9:02

10:07

11:12

12:17

13:22

14:27

15:32

16:37

④

Visitor Centre

 9:03

10:08

11:13

12:18

13:23

14:28

15:33

16:38

⑤

Torishima Lookout Pt. (Arr.)

 9:05

10:10

11:15

12:20

13:25

14:30

15:35

16:40

⑤

Torishima Lookout Pt. (Dep.)

 9:10

10:15

11:20

12:25

13:30

14:35

15:40

16:45

⑥

Akamizu Lookout Pt (Arr.)

 9:12

10:17

11:22

12:27

13:32

14:37

15:42

16:47

⑥

Akamizu Lookout Pt (Dep.)

 9:20

10:25

11:30

12:35

13:40

14:45

15:50

16:55

⑦

Yunohirakuchi

 9:23

10:28

11:33

12:38

13:43

14:48

15:53

16:58

⑧

Yunohira Lookout Pt. (Arr.)

 9:35

10:40

11:45

12:50

13:55

15:00

16:05

17:10

⑧

Yunohira Lookout Pt. (Dep.)

 9:50

10:55

12:00

13:05

14:10

15:15

16:20

17:25

⑨

Oshu Primary School

 9:58

11:03

12:08

13:13

14:18

15:23

16:28

17:33

①

Sakurajima Port

10:00

11:05

12:10

13:15

14:20

15:25

16:30

17:35

 



Let's Dance at the Ohara Festival ♪

Let's Dance at the Ohara Festival ♪

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The "Ohara Matsuri", a representative festival of southern Kyushu, will be held from 2 (Wed) to 3 (Thu) Nov 2011. During this festival, close to 22,000 people, both Japanese and foreigners, gather to dance along Tenmonkan, the busiest shopping and entertainment district of southern Kyushu. So why don't you join in the fun as well?

 

There will be a practice session for the Ohara dance and all participants will receive a Japanese hand towel as a memento!

 

[Dance Practice Session]

Date / Time         : 2 Nov 2011 (Wed), 15:30~16:30 (Tentative)

Venue                  : Kagoshima City Hall Main Building 2F Hall

                             11-1 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima-shi

 

※ Tour groups staying in Kagoshima city during this period who are interested in this event, kindly check with your hotel regarding the possibility of holding a practice session at your hotel.

 

[Impromptu Participation Team]

There will be impromptu participation teams departing from the front of Washington Hotel and Kagoshima City Hall on both 2 Nov and 3 Nov. Interested parties, feel free to join in!

 

Further Enquiries              : Ohara Matsuri Shinkokai Jimukyoku, Kagoshima Kanko Shinkoka                                 (Kagoshima City Hall Tourism Promotion Division)

TEL                                    : 099-216-1327

Email                                 : kankou01@city.kagoshima.lg.jp

Autumn is finally here! We will introduce some great spots to enjoy autumn in Kagoshima!

★ Recommended Spot No. 1 [A Thousand Gingko Trees] (Tarumizu City)
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A couple who had moved here from the urban areas about 30 years ago had continually planted Gingko trees every year. Today, visitors can enjoy this beautiful forest of more than a thousand Gingko trees. As the sunrays shine through, the whole forest is lit up in gold, just like a beautiful scene from a movie. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this romantic and alluring forest. There is also a lookout point where visitors can catch a glimpse of Mount Sakurajima and Mount Kaimon in the distance.

 

- Recommended period    : Late November ~ Mid December

- Directions                        : http://www.city.tarumizu.lg.jp/oshirase/kankou/senbonicyou.htm

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　About 10 min drive eastwards from Tarumizu City Hall on Route 71


★ Recommended Spot No. 2 [Kirishima Shrine] (Kirishima City)

http://www3.pref.kagoshima.jp/kankou/touris/shosai/113/

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 The legend of Tenson Korin (Descend of the Heavenly Grandchild) originated from this shrine and its protagonist "Niniginomikoto" is enshrined here. The premises of the shrine are filled with brilliant red maple leaves and many of the small paths in the vicinity are also famous maple leave-watching spots among the locals!

 

- Recommended period    : Mid November ~ Early December

- Further enquiries             : Kirishima Shrine [+81-995-57-0001]


★ Recommended Spot No. 3 

[Husband-and-Wife Gingko Tree] (Fukuyama-cho, Kirishima)

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This "Husband-and-Wife Gingko Tree" is located near the Miyaura Shrine in Fukuyama town, close to the black vinegar production grounds. It is rumoured that the trees are more than a thousand years old and both their heights are about 38m. It is a pleasure to take a leisurely stroll under the bright yellow leaves of the trees.

 

- Recommended period    : Late November ~ Mid December

- Parking lots for buses are not available

http://www3.pref.kagoshima.jp/kankou/touris/shosai/138/



Various beautiful flowers in bloom mark the arrival of AUTUMN!


★ [Ikoma Highland / Cosmos] (Kirishima City): Late September ~ Late October

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http://www.miyakoh.co.jp/ikoma/

At an altitude of 490m, the Ikoma Highland is located along gently sloping plains on the Kirishima mountain range. Over here, more than 18 types and a million stalks of cosmos flowers spread across a large field of 16 square kilometers.

- Enquiries           : Hana-no-Chaya

- TEL                   : +81-984-27-1919

- Entrance fees   : 400 Yen　(Group price: 320 Yen for > 15 people)

 

★ [Kinko Bay Park / Cosmos and Rose] (Kagoshima City):

 Late October ~ Early November

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http://www3.pref.kagoshima.jp/kankou/touris/shosai/545/

About 50,000 stalks of cosmos spread over a 0.4 ha flowerbed, and the fragrant scent of rose fills the rose garden. The view of the sapphire Kinko Bay waters from a nearby lookout point blends nicely with the red, pink and green of the flowerbeds.

- Enquiries           : Kagoshima-shi Koen Ryokka-ka

                            (Kagoshima City Park Greening Division)

- TEL                   : +81-99-216-1368

- Address             : Kinkowan Koen, Hirakawa-cho, Kagoshima


★ [Uwaba Highland / Cosmos] (Izumi City): Late September ~ Mid October

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The 250,000 stalks of cosmos in Uwaba highland is a sight to behold! Seeing the beautiful cosmos in full bloom brings a refreshing feel.

- Enquiries           : Norinsuisan-ka, Izumi City Hall

                             (Agriculture, Forestry and Marine Division)

- TEL                   : +81-996-63-2111

- Address             : Uwaba, Kamiokawauchi, Izumi-shi


★ [Kanoya Rose Garden] (Kanoya City): Mid October ~ End December

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http://www3.pref.kagoshima.jp/kankou/touris/shosai/3111/

About 3,000 types and 40,000 stalks of roses bloom in this 8 ha garden. The beautiful, brightly coloured roses go into full bloom in autumn. Visitors can also try their hands at cut flowers at the greenhouse, where roses bloom all year.

- Enquiries           : Kanoya Rose Garden

- TEL                   : +81-994-40-2170

- Address             : 1250 Hamada-cho, Kanoya-shi

- Entrance fees   : 600 Yen (480 Yen for < 20 people)


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