Small, but it's free admission and free guided tours at 10:30,13:00, 15:00. A faff trying to reserve a place on the tour via email. We turned up on the day in the morning and was able to join the 10:30 tour. We did have a guide who spoke some English. Public transport was difficult to decipher as there is a big bus and a small bus but the small bus does not run everyday.

An amazing complex, within a spectacular natural area, definitely worth a trip from overseas. Great science is carried out here and Japan's space program deserves respect! The guided tour is also good. Maybe just the shop needs some improving.

The visitor centre contains a museum introduction the background of Japan's space history. It also have a very small souvenir shop. The group tour is gathered here. It has very great view of the TNSC.

The place is beautiful. Without any schedule only Space Museum can be seen, so make sure to enroll to one of the three guided tours through the facility. They're free. Without the tour you won't be able to see the actual launch pads or the control center room.

If you like space and rockets definitely worth a visit, free entry also. They also have scheduled bus guided tour that can visit some areas that cannot be accessed publically but I strongly recommend that you reserve a spot if interested. when I went the entire day scheduled tour was already booked out. I would like to check out NASA facility too.

A must see. Japan's Space Exploration Agency has done an excellent job with this attraction. I'm definitely going back to watch a rocket launch.

Beautiful place and many things to experience. I recommend buying some space meal at the souvenir shop.

Very beautiful beach. It's got the beautiful scenery and an awesome cave where you can see the sea waves in and out. Worth visiting especially if you're visiting JAXA space Center. Since it's only 15mins away from it.

Caves were interesting to explore. I would recommend visiting here once for the experience. The view is great from the beach and the caves.

Very nice beach with excellent facilities. I stop by here at least once when I am on Tanegashima

Amazing place to explore by foot or by sea.

This is probably a great place to check out except if you don't time your visit properly in terms of time of the day you can easily find it difficult to manage to explore the caves/crevices that are somewhat hidden and beautiful. Youtube video will show you that. I couldn't see because it was high tide at the moment when I was there ... Approx 12-3pm. If you can manage time we'll, it's a beautiful place. But other than that the sea and the expanse of the view/ocean is very beautiful too.

Empty beach you can shred on your bike

This beach was so beautiful. Also, as few visitors come here, it was very quiet.

Small, but it's free admission and free guided tours at 10:30,13:00, 15:00. A faff trying to reserve a place on the tour via email. We turned up on the day in the morning and was able to join the 10:30 tour. We did have a guide who spoke some English. Public transport was difficult to decipher as there is a big bus and a small bus but the small bus does not run everyday.

An amazing complex, within a spectacular natural area, definitely worth a trip from overseas. Great science is carried out here and Japan's space program deserves respect! The guided tour is also good. Maybe just the shop needs some improving.

The visitor centre contains a museum introduction the background of Japan's space history. It also have a very small souvenir shop. The group tour is gathered here. It has very great view of the TNSC.

The place is beautiful. Without any schedule only Space Museum can be seen, so make sure to enroll to one of the three guided tours through the facility. They're free. Without the tour you won't be able to see the actual launch pads or the control center room.

If you like space and rockets definitely worth a visit, free entry also. They also have scheduled bus guided tour that can visit some areas that cannot be accessed publically but I strongly recommend that you reserve a spot if interested. when I went the entire day scheduled tour was already booked out. I would like to check out NASA facility too.

A must see. Japan's Space Exploration Agency has done an excellent job with this attraction. I'm definitely going back to watch a rocket launch.

Beautiful place and many things to experience. I recommend buying some space meal at the souvenir shop.

Awesome view. Serene. Robotics Notes spot.

Beautiful sights, only few people

(Translated by Google) You can feel the history here, such as the stone monument gifted by the Portuguese Navy in 1983 and the 450th anniversary monument from Macau, which was a Portuguese overseas territory until 1999. The promenade is in good condition, but part of the coast has collapsed, so it is prohibited to enter the area outside the fence. I could also see Yakushima. (Original) 1983年にポルトガル海軍から贈られた石碑や1999年までポルトガルの海外領土だったマカオからの日ポ450周年記念碑など歴史を感じることが出来ます。遊歩道は整備されていますが、海岸の一部は崩落しているので、柵より外側は立ち入り禁止です。屋久島も見えました。

(Translated by Google) The southernmost tip of Tanegashima! It was more beautiful and had better views than the northernmost point. A spectacular view reserved for private use with no one else around! ! It takes about 3 minutes on foot from the parking lot. There were also toilets and vending machines in the parking lot. (Original) 種子島最南端！最北端より綺麗で景色も良かった。誰1人いなく貸し切り絶景！！駐車場からは徒歩3分くらいで着きます。駐車場にはトイレや自動販売機もありました。

(Translated by Google) It is the southernmost point of Tanegashima and is the place where guns were introduced. (You can learn more about the introduction of guns at the Teppo Museum in Nishinoomote City.) Anyway, the scenery is very nice. I visited several times, and there weren't many tourists, so I was able to take my time and look around. (Original) 種子島の最南端地点で鉄砲伝来の地です。(鉄砲伝来についての詳細は西之表市にある鉄砲館で知ることができます。) とにかく景色がとてもいいです。何度か訪問しましたが、観光客はあまりおらずゆっくり見る事が出来ました。

(Translated by Google) I took the plunge and tried ringing it. My heart was refreshed, and at the same time I realized that I had come all the way to this land where guns were first introduced. (Original) 思い切って鳴らしてみました。心が洗われると同時に、鉄砲伝来のこの地まではるばるやってきたことが実感されました。

(Translated by Google) The Portuguese shipwreck is one of the most famous events in Japanese history. My wish came true when I finally got to visit. In 1543, a Chinese ship washed ashore on Tanegashima, and the Portuguese on board introduced the matchlock gun. This became known as the "Tanegashima gun." There was a large sign on the highway, so it was easy to find. The monument is at the end of a flight of stairs. I went down the stairs without thinking about it on the way there, but I realized it on the way back. It's quite steep. Incidentally, most of the ruins on Tanegashima are located on the Pacific side, including this shipwreck site. I learned at the Hirota Ruins Museum that this is because the coral reefs surrounding the island make it easy for ships to approach the Pacific coast. (Original) ポルトガル人漂着、と言えば日本史の中でもかなり有名な事象の一つです。念願かなって行ってきました。 1543年種子島に1隻の中国船が漂着し、この船に乗っていたポルトガル人により火縄式鉄砲が伝えられました。これが通称「種子島銃」です。 街道に大きな看板があったので、発見は容易でした。階段を下りて行った突き当りにこの記念碑はあります。行きは何も考えずに階段を下りましたが、帰りになって気づきました。 勾配がきつい。 ところで種子島の遺跡群はそのほとんどが太平洋側にあり、この漂着地もそうです。広田遺跡ミュージアムでうかがったのですが、これは島を取り囲んでいるサンゴ礁の影響で太平洋側の海岸には船舶が近づきやすいからなんだそうです。

(Translated by Google) A shrine dedicated to Tamayorihime no Mikoto. Tamayorihime no Mikoto is said to be the mother of the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu. There is a parking lot if you follow the road to the left of the torii gate. (Original) 玉依姫命を祭った神社。玉依姫命は初代天皇である神武天皇の母だそうです。 鳥居の左側の道を行くと駐車場があります。

(Translated by Google) To Chakittan, Ogichan... From Wiki (A nuisance The widespread use of senjafuda stickers has been criticized for disrupting the ancient traditions and rules of senjafuda.) The rental car company said this is a power spot. Looking around, I noticed that even this Tanegashima shrine had senjafuda stickers on it. I don't really think about blessings for myself anymore. I'm already happy enough, and most importantly, I don't feel like I need to gain any merit by sticking a sticker on this ancient, magnificent, and historic Tanegashima shrine. Just being able to come here...that alone makes me happy. (Original) ちゃきたん、おぎちゃん…へ wikiﾖﾘ （迷惑とされる行為 シールによる千社札の普及が、古くからある千社札の伝統や決まりを乱していると批判の対象になっている。） レンタカー屋さん曰く、コチラはパワースポットなのだとか。 見るとこんな種子島の神社にも千社札シールが貼られていた。 俺なんか…別に自分に御利益をなんて思わなくなったがね。 もう十分に幸せだし、何よりこの旧く素晴らしく歴史ある種子島の神社にシールを貼ってまで徳（得）を得ようなんて思わない。 此処へ来る事が出来た…それだけで幸せだから。

(Translated by Google) Eating local gourmet food is one of the joys of traveling. That's true for me too. But I'm staying at an inn that doesn't include dinner. And I don't eat out. I go to the local supermarket just before it closes and buy boxed lunches and side dishes. We have put this into practice here on Tanegashima as well. On the mainland, you can get 10-20% off even just before closing, and if you go to a good place and get 30% off, it's a bargain. However, on the islands, 40-50% discounts are common just before closing time. I once came across a bento box that was 70% off. All of our dishes are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. There are almost no deviations. Please try it once. Quiet topic, Kyu Sakamoto! (This is not just a play on words.) The deity enshrined at Homan Shrine is Tamayorihime no Mikoto, a woman who is said to be the mother of Emperor Jimmu. It is said that she brought seeds of five grains from the shrine of the sea god and spread them to Tanegashima (apparently Tamayorihime no Mikoto is the sister of Toyotamahime no Mikoto, the deity enshrined at Watatsumi Shrine in Tsushima). Red rice, one of the five grains, is still grown at this shrine as part of the rituals. I bought red rice at Tanegashima Red Rice Museum, which is about 300 meters away. However, this cannot be used as food locally. I ate it after I got home. The rice had a slightly different taste. (Original) 旅先でのご当地グルメは楽しみの一つでしょう。私にとってもそうです。でも私が泊まるのは夕食なしの宿です。そして外食はしません。閉店間際の地元スーパーへ行き、弁当や総菜を買うのです。ここ種子島でもこれを実践してきました。 本土では閉店直前でも10-20％引き程度、いいとこ行って30％引きがあればめっけモノです。しかし島嶼では閉店間際の40-50％引きは当たり前。一度70％引きの弁当に巡り合えたこともあります。どれも新鮮な地元産の食材が使われたものばかりです。外れはほとんどありません。一度お試しください。 閑話休題、坂本九！(ただの語呂合わせじゃあないですよ、これ)この宝満神社のご祭神は玉依姫命で、神武天皇の母とされる女性です。海神の宮から五穀の種を持参し種子島に広めた、とされています（どうやら玉依姫命は対馬の和多都美神社のご祭神である豊玉姫命と姉妹のようです）。今もこの神社では五穀の一つである「赤米」が祭祀の一環として栽培されています。私は赤米を300ｍくらい先の「たねがしま赤米館」で購入しました。 でも、さすがにこれは現地での食料には出来ません。食したのは帰宅後です。ちょっと変わった味のするお米でした。

(Translated by Google) The fine white sand that resembles a beach, the coral stone walls, and the path to the shrine, which is dark even during the day, are very impressive. There is a legend that a kappa lives in the Homan Pond next to the main hall of the shrine, which makes sense. (Original) 地面が砂浜のような細かい白砂、珊瑚石の石垣、そして昼間でも仄暗い参道がとても印象的です。神社本殿の側には宝満の池には河童が住んでいる伝説があるそうですが納得の雰囲気です。

(Translated by Google) [Tropical shrine in full bloom! Great atmosphere! ] A long time ago... There are rocks that get in the way, If you try to break it, Blood spurted out of the rock! A huge dragon appeared from the rock, Soared into the air! Perhaps it was a curse, but it stopped raining... When I asked a monk to pray, On the 10th day, It finally rained, In the pond Riding on a ship shaped like a dragon, A woman appeared. “Ah! That is definitely Princess Tamayori! ” Just like that, In this land, Enshrining Princess Tamayori, It seems that a shrine was built. It is such a shrine (^^) There really is a pond, I couldn't help but feel the authenticity (^^) (Original) 【南国全開の神社様！雰囲気あり！】 その昔…。 邪魔な岩があって、 それを崩そうとしたら、 岩から血が吹き出した！ その岩から巨大な龍があらわれて、 空中へと舞い上がった！ 祟りなのか、雨が降らなくなった…。 お坊さんに祈祷をお願いしたところ、 10数日目に、 ようやく雨が降り、 池に、 龍をかたどった船に乗った、 女性が現れた。 『あっ！絶対あれ、玉依姫さまだ！』 そんなこんなで、 この地に、 玉依姫様を祀る、 神社ができたそうな。 そんな神社です(^^) 本当に池があって、 ついつい信憑性を感じちゃうのでした(^^)

(Translated by Google) I love the approach to this shrine, the main hall, and the pond. (Original) 参道も本殿も池も大好きな神社です。

(Translated by Google) This shrine enshrines Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto, and is home to the red rice planting ritual. It may be the origin of rice cultivation in Japan. The approach to the shrine is long and pleasant, and you can walk there from the Akamaikan. The sacred tree is a palm tree, and the shrine building is full of tropical atmosphere. There is also Homan Pond nearby, so it is worth stopping by. (Original) 玉依姫命を祀る神社で、赤米の御田植え神事があります。日本の稲作の原点なのかも知れません。参道が長く気持ちが良く、赤米館から歩いても良いです。御神木はヤシの木で南国情緒溢れる社殿です。近くに宝満の池もあるので立ち寄ると良いです。

(Translated by Google) The sandy beach closest to space. It's a very beautiful sandy beach. The waves are so strong that the photos look great. I'm not sure if it's okay to swim, but there were surfers riding the waves. It's a great beach in the summer if you don't mind swimming. The beach is wide and the sand feels clean and comfortable. I'd like to watch a rocket launch from here with a beer in hand, at my own risk. There was a strangely shaped rock off the coast. There is a rock with a cut that looks like it was cut with a huge saw. It's probably that saw in front of the big site. There are many cases where you wander around the JAXA premises, wondering how far you can go, but most of the time there are clearly marked signs, so please walk around while looking at the signs. I'm being watched by a drone! I was surprised, but if you read it carefully, it means that they are monitoring drones, etc. (lol) It would be a good idea to treat areas near rocket launch sites the same as airports and make them DID areas. (Original) 宇宙に一番近い砂浜。 すっごいきれいな砂浜です。波も激しいので写真も映えます。 泳いでいいのかは不明ですが、サーファーが波乗りしてました。泳いでいいのであれば夏は最高のビーチですよ。ひろ～い砂浜で砂も心地よいきれいな感じ。自己責任でいいので海パンでビール片手にここからロケット打ち上げを見てみたい。 沖に変な形した岩がありました。でっかいのこぎりで試し切りしたような切り口の岩があります。たぶんビッグサイト前にあるあのノコギリだな。 JAXA敷地内はどこまで入っていいのかちょっと恐る恐るウロウロする感じが多いですが、大抵は、ばっちり看板で物言う感じですので、きょろきょろしながら看板を見つつ進んでください。 ドローンで監視されているっ！とびっくりしつつも、よく読めばドローン等を監視しているって意味だったりしますので(笑) ロケット発射場付近は空港と同じ扱いにしてDID地区にしてしまえばいいのに。

(Translated by Google) Thank you for your continued support! (Original) いつもお世話になってます！

(Translated by Google) While looking at the launch pad on JAXA grounds. The waves are very good and fun. But is there too much trash that has washed up (mostly from other countries) left behind and nothing can be done about it? (Original) JAXAの敷地内で、発射台を見ながら。波はとても良くて楽しい。が、流れ着いたゴミ(他の国からの物がほとんど)が放置されているのは多すぎてどうしようもないのか？

(Translated by Google) Always the best😃⤴️⤴️☺️ (Original) いつも最高😃⤴️⤴️☺️

(Translated by Google) This is a good place to observe rockets before launch. (Original) 発射前のロケット観察には適した場所です

(Translated by Google) From now on, sea turtles come to lay eggs, and the coast is very beautiful. (Original) 今からの時期から海亀が産卵に来て、大変綺麗な海岸です。

(Translated by Google) It is a wonderful location that supports the Tanegashima Rocket Center, which is said to be the most beautiful space base in the world. (Original) 世界一、美しい宇宙基地と言われる、種子島ロケットセンターを支える、素晴らしいロケーションです。

(Translated by Google) The Hirota Ruins Museum was preparing for the H3 rocket launch in a week, so valuable exhibits had not been moved. Since the rocket will enter the restricted area at the last minute, valuable exhibits will be moved to City Hall during the rocket launch in case of an accident. It is said that the Hirota people left behind many shell ornaments, but it is still unclear where they came from and where they went. I visited there after seeing it being done in Buratamori, and I highly recommend it, including the museum and the actual ruins. (Original) 広田遺跡ミュージアム、1週間後にH3ロケットの打ち上げを控えていたので、貴重な展示物は移動されてありませんでした。 ギリギリで打ち上げ立ち入り禁止区域に入るため、万が一の事故などのために貴重な展示物はロケット打ち上げ時には市役所に移動させるそうです。 貝殻の装飾品を多数残した広田人は、どこからやって来てどこにいったのか未だ不明だそうです。 ブラタモリでやっていたのを見て訪れましたが、ミュージアム、実際の遺跡の部分含め、オススメします。

(Translated by Google) This is a beautiful and impressive museum. You can learn about the history of Tanegashima and the lives of people from long ago. I heard that the people of Hirota loved fashion. Learning that they wore many beautiful, highly designed shells, I was able to once again feel the vibrant lifestyles of people of that era. Perhaps people never change...from the past to the present. To commemorate the 10th anniversary, visitors were given small badges. They were very tasteful and beautiful (I'm sure they were illustrated by an illustrator). Thank you very much. It's a great memory. I'll treasure it. Summer 2025 (Original) 美しく立派な博物館。 種子島の歴史や遙か遠い昔の人々の暮らしぶりを学べる。 広田人はとてもオシャレが好きだったとの事。 美しい貝をデザイン性高く加工して沢山身に付けていたと言う事実を知り、改めてその時代の人々の生き生きとした生活を感じる事が出来た。 今も昔も…人は変わらないものなのかもしれない。 10周年記念に来館者へ小さな缶バッチをくださった それが（勿論これはイラストレーターさんが描かれていると思うが）とてもセンス良く素敵だった ありがとうございました 良い思い出になりました 大事にします 2025年夏

(Translated by Google) In addition to the exhibits, the outdoor ruins are also worth seeing. There are many ruins on Tanegashima, but why there are so many remains is a mystery. (Original) 展示物はもとより屋外の遺跡跡も見応えがあります。種子島には多くの遺跡がありますがなぜこんなに多いのか謎の多い島です。

(Translated by Google) A mass grave from the Yayoi period to the Kofun period (3rd century to 7th century). It is said that 157 human remains were excavated. (Original) 弥生時代から古墳時代（3世紀〜7世紀）の集団墓地。157体の埋葬人骨が発掘されたそうです。

(Translated by Google) The decorations that people made from shells in the past were amazing techniques. (Original) 昔の人の貝殻を加工して作る装飾は素晴らしい技術でした。

(Translated by Google) It was free to enter as part of the 10th anniversary celebration. There weren't many people there. The ruins are just a few minutes' walk away. (Original) 10周年記念で無料でした。あまり人は入ってないです。 遺跡まで歩いて数分。

(Translated by Google) These are cemetery ruins dating from the Yayoi period to the Kofun period. Various excavated items are on display at the museum. There is a walking course along the surrounding coastline, and it was an interesting walk. (Original) 弥生時代から古墳時代にかけての墓地遺跡との事です。 ミュージアムでは様々な出土品が展示されています。 周辺の海岸沿いでは散策コースになっており、興味深く散策出来ました。

(Translated by Google) I used it when going to Cape Kadokura. There were also public toilets available for free. (Original) 門倉岬に行く際に利用しました。無料でして公衆トイレもありました。

(Translated by Google) It is a large parking lot. There is also a toilet at the back of the parking lot. (Original) 広めの駐車場です。駐車場の奥にトイレもあります。

(Translated by Google) It's a fairly large parking lot, so I imagine it's unlikely to be full. There are public toilets. The entrance to Cape Kadokura is somewhat muddy. (Original) それなりに大きな駐車場なので、満車になることはあまりないと想像します。公衆トイレがあります。門倉岬への入口はややぬかるんでいます。

(Translated by Google) Visited in May 2014. There are clean public restrooms that appear to have been installed recently. (Original) 2014.5訪問。最近設置されたようなキレイな公衆トイレあり。

(Translated by Google) Like 🎵 (Original) いいね🎵