Tours & Activities in Kagoshima

Discover the sights of Kagoshima that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside your private driver and guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on samurai, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you. We are a local travel agency in Kagoshima. Travel agency license is Kagoshima Prefecture Governor Registration No. 3-280

Sakurajima is designated as a national park in Japan. The reason it is a national park is its rare nature. The tour around Sakurajima is a way to enjoy it entirely. Furthermore, life on the volcanic island Sakurajima has differences depending on the area at the foot of the mountain, and you can feel it by going around with the guide. Why don't you go on a trip around Sakurajima, an island with a unique landscape in the world?

This private and customizable tour for Kagoshima is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Enjoy this early morning outdoor activity paddling on an SUP around the calm waters of Kagoshima's beautiful Kinko Bay while watching sunrise over Sakurajima volcano island. This exclusive package includes transport to and from the beach and a hotel breakfast.

A large eruption that occurred in Sakurajima. It is said to be the largest in the 20 century and greatly changed the history of Sakurajima. This tour traces the history of Sakurajima's eruption and the stories of the people on the island. The goal of the tour is the Yunohira Observatory, the highest point in Sakurajima. The view of the great nature of Kagoshima from there is very impressive. You can enjoy activities, history of Sakurajima, and spectacular scenery! It is a tour that you should try at least once when you come to Sakurajima.

Hill climb to get very close to the crater of Sakurajima, Kagoshima's landmark, by E-bike! What will you discover in the no-entry zone that can only be visited with a guide, offering unparalleled views of Japan's premier active volcano? (This tour is a tour to enter the restricted area and approach near the crater. We may decline your reservation due to the situation of the volcano. We appreciate your understanding in advance.)

Joining a guided tour with an English-speaking guide in Kagoshima is an excellent opportunity to discover the region's rich history, culture, and natural beauty, while also enjoying unique experiences like making Shirokuma Ice during the summer (matcha experience for other seasons) and using the City View One-day pass ticket to explore popular tourist spots.

This private and customizable tour for Kagoshima is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

It is a popular course to public sightseeing the sights and historical sites in Kagoshima city efficiently by public sightseeing bus ! Shiroyama Observatory in Kagoshima city > You can overlook Sakurajima, Kagoshima Bay, and the Kagoshima city area. Sengan En >It is a tourist attraction that represents Kagoshima.　You can see beautiful Japanese gardens and old-fashioned Japanese architecture. Tenmonkan Shopping Arcade > Kagoshima's No. 1 downtown entertainment district. There are various shops such as restaurants serving Kagoshima's local cuisine and shochu, souvenir shops, fashion, and entertainment.

Sakurajima, an active volcano still emitting smoke, is situated about 10 kilometers across the sea from Kagoshima's city center. Originally an island, Sakurajima became connected to the Kyushu mainland following an eruption approximately 110 years ago. Why not experience the pulse of the earth with a sea kayaking adventure here? Embark on a magnificent journey from sea level across the vast lava fields and gaze up at the grandeur of Sakurajima. Viewing Sakurajima from the water's surface offers a powerful and unique perspective, revealing the mountain's might and the expansive lava terrain in a way you've never seen before. Peering into the sea, you'll discover volcanic wonders extending underwater - lava flows that have reached the ocean, corals coexisting with the volcano, and even hot springs emerging from the seabed. Each element contributes to the unique underwater volcanic landscape. Join us on this grand adventure tour to explore these unique vistas only found in Sakurajima!

Feel the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima, an oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay, erupts on average 200 times a year, enjoy Japan's longest 100-meter footbath. Go up the Observatory, the hightest point people can climb up, to have a close look at the surface of the volcano. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Tenmonkan, Kagoshima's liveliest shopping area. You can enjoy as much of your favorite food as you like, including Wagyu beef, Kurobuta pork, and ramen. Sengan-en, 12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658. Discover peaceful ponds, mysterious shrines, a bamboo grove, the lord's house lived in and loved by generations. World Heritage site of the modernisation project and sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship.

1. Change into uniform. 2. See an example of how to make a sushi chef. 3. Let's make sushi! 4. Take a picture of the fun experience. 5. Eat your own sushi.

Sakurajima is an active volcano that continues to emit smoke, located about 10 kilometers across the sea from the Kagoshima city area. As its name suggests, Sakurajima was originally an island but became connected to the mainland of Kyushu due to an eruption that occurred approximately 110 years ago. Why not seize the opportunity to feel the earth's vibrant energy through a sea kayaking experience here? As you paddle your kayak while enjoying the active volcano, you will land on a rugged lava beach formed 110 years ago. There, indulge in making rice balls with ingredients produced in Sakurajima and savor traditional Kagoshima sweets and tea. This is your chance to experience Sakurajima with your hands, eyes, skin, and taste - a multisensory adventure like no other!

The knowledgeable local guide will guide you through the lava flow from the eruption 100 years ago and talk about the lives of the people who still live on Sakurajima and the local specialties that hold a Guinness World Record. At the end of the tour, we will take a bus up to the observatory closest to the crater for a spectacular view. Visitors can experience the symbiosis between nature and humans where people live in an active volcano that is still active today.

We use Oshima Tsumugi thread, which is also a traditional Japanese kimono, and weave it by ourselves.Being able to weave using a full-fledged textile machine is also an attractive experience that can only be done here.You can take it home on the day.*For ages 10 and up

Katsumoto was featured in the 2003 Hollywood movie "The Last Samurai," about Saigo Takamori, a Kagoshima native. The tour will visit historical sites related to the end of his life, in which he lived with a samurai spirit until the end. The route will start at the top of a hill from where you can see the entire city of Kagoshima and walk down to the arrival point in the center of the city, the statue of Takamori Saigo. Enjoy exploring with our knowledgeable local guide.

Relax practicing yoga by the beach paddling on an SUP around the calm waters of Kagoshima’s beautiful Kinko Bay while watching magnificent scenic views of Sakurajima volcano island. This exclusive package includes transport to and from the beach and also a lunch meal and snacks.

This is a special opportunity to grow closer to Japan while making an impact! Enjoy craft making, using materials local to Kagoshima Prefecture, while practicing fair trade and sustainability! This hands-on experience reflects our conscious living and sustainable development goals, and proceeds directly benefit disadvantaged members of our community who pour love and passion into preparing the organic cotton, Oshima Tsumugi silk, Kurobuta leather, and Yakushima cedar that we will be working with. Let’s share stories, make one of kind souvenirs and relax in a cozy space in the heart of Kagoshima city!

With the help of your native host, you will get hands-on training from a professional chef. You'll learn how to cut and make food into animal shapes. Also, you'll learn the correct colors needed to make an eye appealing obento. When the obento is finished you can take pictures for your SNS. You can eat the obento in the restaurant or take it with you to eat later.

Would you like to experience the morning of Sakurajima? A morning on Sakurajima where you can feel the quiet rural fishing village. E bike through a quiet morning where you can hear the sound of birds and ocean waves. The view in the morning from Yunohira Observatory, which is also the highest point of Sakurajima, is exceptional. The morning sunrise (its appearance from the top of Sakurajima is called Sakurajima Diamond) will be deeply remembered.

On this tour, we will take you to the top popular sightseeing spots in Ibusuki and Chiran. Ibusuki City in Kagoshima boasts a unique hot spring culture and stunning natural beauty, including Mt. Kaimon and Chiringashima and historical spots related to Atsuhime. Chiran, Kagoshima's "Little Kyoto," preserves samurai streets and a 260-year-old garden, offering delicious Chiran tea and tea-based sweets.

Enjoy a special evening of hotel dining that serves Kagoshima's famous Kurobota black pork 'Shabu Shabu' hot-pot dish freshly prepared at your table from a large 60cm diameter cooking pot while also appreciating the music and dance of Sumiyoshi Shachu, a traditional Satsuma performance group. Only available now for you and your group at Hotel Nanshukan!

It is an experience of weaving cloth using a traditional textile machine.We use a machine exclusively for children that is relatively easy to operate. Weave cloth for about 40 minutes using thread used in Oshima's traditional pongee kimono. Choose the colored thread that children like and knit it with both hands and feet.You can finish it during the day and take it home.  This will also be a memory of the children's journey.

Try making original handkerchiefs and shawls with dye made from the "Tree of Happiness" You can make yellow handkerchiefs and shawls with dye from the Fukugi tree, known as the "Tree of Happiness" on Amami Oshima. Your original shawl, the only one of its kind in the world, will become a special keepsake. You can bring your completed work back with you on the same day. The handkerchiefs and shawls are provided.

You can make original bracelets using Oshima Tsumugi yarn, used to make traditional kimono. In addition to giving them as presents, we also recommend making matching pairs for friends or couples. Bracelets come in customized lengths based on customers' preferences, so they can also be worn as anklets.

It's like a misanga where you choose three colors of Oshima pongee thread, which is a traditional kimono fabric, and knit your own thread.In the process of weaving, you write your wish on a piece of paper and seal it inside.I can make more memorable works.It's also good to exchange it with a couple or friends and give it as a gift.

Why not rent an electric bicycle to explore more of Kagoshima? Riding by e-bike is a comfortable and convenient way to travel around without having to worry about traffic and car parking. Recommended courses: 1. Sakurajima Tour the active volcanic island of Sakurajima where you can appreciate its natural scenic beauty and traditional culture while visiting sightseeing spots, parks, shrines, foot-baths, hot springs, cafés, restaurants, shops, and more. The ferry from Kagoshima Port Terminal departs every 15 minutes and the journey time is 15-20 mins. A separate ferry ticket is required (330 Yen each way). Kagoshima's local specialty udon noodles served in the ferry's cafeteria are also highly recommended! 2. Kagoshima City Experience the many cultural and historical attractions of Kagoshima City, including sightseeing spots, monuments, shrines, parks, gardens, hot springs, cafés, restaurants, shops, and much more!

Try making an original shawl with dye made from "Tree of Happiness" You can make a yellow shawl out of a lucky tree known as the "Happiness Tree" of Amami Oshima Island with dye. The world's only original shawl will be a special souvenir. You can bring back the finished work on the day.A shawl is prepared.

Dress up in "Tokiemon" kimono, the brand of traditional kimonos made with authentic Oshima Tsumuji textiles, and take a walk in Amami garden which is filled with elements of Amami culture, or in the Japanese garden with its changing expressions every season. You can also enjoy taking photographs. *Includes an admission ticket to the gardens. ＊Hair and makeup are not included in the experience.

It was here in Kagoshima that Christianity was first introduced to Japan in the Far East during the Age of Exploration in 16th century Europe. This tour will explore how the missionary activities of Francis Xavier were accepted in this land of Shintoism and Buddhism, by visiting the centers of the three religions and comparing them.