Enjoy Dynamic Nature and Rich Food! Osumi Route

A magnificent route that makes a round trip in a figure of eight with Tarumizu Port as a base. The Osumi Peninsula is blessed with an abundance of nature and is an area where primary industries such as agriculture, fishery, and livestock are thriving. In addition to hands-on experiences and learning content that make use of local resources, fresh fish from nearby seas and gourmet food unique to the production area of Kuroge Wagyu beef are available. It is an area rich in nature where the word "dynamic" fits well with the vast plains against the backdrop of the lush green Takakuma mountain range.

Introducing sightseeing spots in the Osumi route

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Point 1 of this course

From meat to fish, the Osumi Peninsula is a gourmet kingdom where everything is delicious! “Kagoshima Kurobuta Zanmai from Shibushi” won the Grand Prix at the National Local Donburi Championship, and Wagyu beef won the No. 1 award in Japan. Completely recover from the fatigue of your trip with stamina dishes such as grilled eel!
Point 2 of this course

Sakurajima cycling, which is 36km long, is recommended for beginners. Since the Sakurajima ferry departs from Kagoshima Port, you can enjoy cycling in combination with other regional routes such as the Nansatsu route. Don't forget your sunglasses, as the volcanic ash of Sakurajima may fall on!

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Course data

Departure and arrival point	Starting point: Tarumizu Port, Ending point: Tarumizu Port　：Figure 8 circuit route clockwise
Mileage	About 369.2km
Elevation gain	About 7,963m

Stopover spot & gourmet information

Road Station Tarumizu Yuttarikan

It is a scenic and healing roadside station with magnificent Sakurajima and Kinko Bay in front of you, and the Kirishima mountain range on the opposite shore. The free-flowing footbath is popular, and you can enjoy meals, hot springs, and souvenir shopping. From the restaurant, you can also watch the pods of dolphins that appear on a whim.
Roadside Station Sueyoshi (Seasonal Festival Market)

There are plenty of fresh vegetables in season, including a direct sales corner for yuzu and its processed products, black pork, and Japanese black beef. There is a restaurant in the facility, and the lunch buffet menu is very popular.
Yamamiya Shrine

It is said to have been built in 709, and is home to a nationally designated natural monument, the “Okusu,” which is said to have been hand-planted by Emperor Tenchi. Anrakusannomiya Shrine and Anraku Shrine hold a prayer festival designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture.
Kanoya Rose Garden

The spacious garden is divided into different themes, such as the "Royal Garden," which has roses with the names of royalty and aristocrats, and the "Fragrance Garden," which has roses with various scents. can also be enjoy cutting flowers (for a fee) in the greenhouse.
Cape Sata Observatory Park

Japan's oldest lighthouse, Sata Misaki Lighthouse, can be seen from the cliffs at the southern tip of the Osumi Peninsula. It is included in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park, and you can see Yakushima and Tanegashima. "Misaki Shrine" is also popular as a god of marriage.
JAXA Uchinoura Space Center

The Observatory is a rocket launch site with functionally placed buildings on a plateau that utilizes the topography of the mountains. Enjoy a number of special facilities that can only be seen here, such as a rocket launch site and a huge parabolic antenna.

Enjoy more! Useful information for cycling

Osumi Tourist Information Site Cycling Course

Cycle beautiful Kagoshima Top

Where to ride? Recommended cycle routes

01) Nansatsu route (Nansatsu area)

02) North Satsuma Route (Northern Satsuma Area)

03) Koshikishima route (Northern Satsuma area)

04) Sendai River Basin Route (Northern Satsuma Area)

05) Kirishima・Aira route (Kirishima・Aira area)

06) Osumi Route (Osumi Area)