Tanegashima: The Island of History, Nature, & Food
Let me convince you to visit the beautiful island for the following reasons!
AttractionsFood & DrinkKagoshima
February 11, 2017
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Kagoshima – A Place for your Weekend Getaway
Book that bargain ticket and spend a momentous weekend in Kagoshima. Enjoy the hot springs, good food and scenic views of its almost-tropical setting. Not sure on what to do? Here are some tips for your weekend itinerary.
AttractionsFood & DrinkNatureKagoshima
August 29, 2016
Kagorin, the Public Bike Sharing System
“Kagorin”, the public bike sharing system is a great way to travel around the city of Kagoshima and save up costs on transportation!
June 13, 2016
Explore Uchinoura and Find a Passion For Aerospace
Kimotsuki is situated in the southern tip of the Osumi Peninsula, one of two peninsulas making Kagoshima Prefecture. The town is dubbed "The Oriental Florida" because of its mild climate and abundant nature of mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean behind it. In addition, it is also known for Uchinoura Space Center, one of the six rocket launch sites in Japan. Kagoshima is known as the Japanese rocket prefecture.
Food & DrinkAttractionsKagoshima
June 8, 2016
In Sakurajima's Shadow
A thunderous boom is heard off in the distance. Maybe you even feel a tremor beneath your feet. You look out the window and see a massive cloud of ash rocketing up into the sky from the mouth of a volcano. You’d think this would be frightening. But for the people of Kagoshima prefecture who reside close to Mt. Sakurajima, this is a daily occurrence.
May 5, 2016
Maa Kebab – A Taste of the Middle East in Kagoshima
In recent years, food stands serving kebabs have started to pop up in some of the bigger cities in Japan, such as Tokyo. But in the more rural areas like Kagoshima, you were pretty much out of luck. Until now.
March 16, 2016
Hiking in the Kirishima Mountains
Kirishima (霧島), is a city located in the Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu. There are several mountains located in Kirishima and collectively they form the Kirishima Mountains. These mountains are situated on the borders of Miyazaki and Kagoshima.
December 16, 2015
Family Bath: Enjoy your Private Hot Spring with your Family and Friends
Kagoshima is well-known as a hub of hot spring resorts. In fact, Kagoshima prefecture ranks second in the number of hot springs in Japan.
December 2, 2015
An Introduction To Authentic Shochu
Kagoshima, located at southern tip of Japan, is a cradle of Shochu. If you are interested in the Japanese drinking culture, Shochu is an absolute must try. Like whiskey and brandy, Shochu is a distilled liquor made from various ingredients such as rice, sweet potatoes, wheat and so on.
June 26, 2015
A Truly Unique Experience: Japanese Sand Baths
Almost every tourist who comes to Japan brings with them the image of bathing in the beautiful and relaxing Japanese onsen (natural hot springs). Destinations such as Hakone, Beppu, and Kusatsu, attract many people purely for their world famous baths.
June 5, 2015
The Wild Charms of Cape Sata
The southernmost point of Kyushu, Cape Sata is an isolated, wild, and unusual place to visit if you happen to be in southern Kagoshima Prefecture.
April 17, 2015
Chiran: A Little Town With Rich History
The small town of Chiran is located right at the bottom of Kyushu, in Kagoshima Prefecture. Despite the town's location, it remains a popular tourist destination for those looking for something a little different and off the beaten track.
April 14, 2015
Iso Area - Home to Numerous Traditional Gardens
A glimpse at the map of Japan reveals the location of Kagoshima at the southern tip. Because of this strategic location, it has been heavily influenced by foreign countries. This location has made Kagoshima one of the most important sea-trading hub in Japan.
March 16, 2015
A Walk in Sakurajima
What distinguishes Kagoshima is a world-famous active volcano, Sakurajima. It’s only four kilometers ( two miles ) away from Kagoshima city. You can get to land on Sakurajima by a ferry, running every 10-15 minutes during the daytime.
February 3, 2015
Amami Oshima, A Resort Island in Kagoshima Prefecture
Japan is an island country, so there are many attractive remote islands. Part of the Amami archipelago, Amami Oshima is a resort island famous for its beautiful natural attractions.
January 6, 2015
Okinoerabu Island, The Southernmost Island In Kagoshima
Okinoerabu Island is part of the Amami archipelago between Kyushu and Okinawa. This small island (93.63 km2) is where you can experience untouched nature and the most beautiful emerald green coloured sea.
January 1, 2015
10 Best Places to See, and to Eat at in Yakushima, a world natural heritage in Kagoshima!
Yakushima, an island is the inspiration for the setting of the movie “Princess Mononoke”, one of the best known works of studio Ghibli.
October 23, 2014
