Kagoshima, Japan skyline: the 31 most iconic buildings and best views in Kagoshima

It's a must place to visit in Kagoshima. I went there by ferry at 7.30, but the tourist centre and rental bike shops weren't open until 9am. I wasted a lot of time doing nothing on the island. The sight-seeing bus was convenient, but only the western part of the island is covered by it.

Great visit enjoying a ferry ride , some easy walk by the sea side and a usueful bus to climb to an observatory. The tourist center staff are so friendly ! One small comment when you walk from the ferry to catch bus stop 10 : the bus stop is not visible enough from the main road.

Sakurajima is a ‘must-do’ if you are in Kagoshima. Take a twenty minutes ferry ride to the island. If you have the time, there are quite a few spots to visit.

Was rainy season on 12 June, misty cloudy surreal experience cruising around the island. We initially missed Sakurajimi peak at the viewing point but then managed to catch it after an public onsen dip (Sakurajima Magma Hot Spring) near the ferry terminal before heading back to Kagoshima. Will return if ever have the chance.

This volcano is a true highlight of Kagoshima. It's one of the most active in Japan, so you might even see smoke puffing out the top! The island itself is a neat mix of classic Japanese town and volcanic landscape, creating a really unique atmosphere. There are lots of cool things to see and do here, making it a great place to spend a trip.

This place is amazingly pure natural scenery. It's an active volcano with constant / daily eruptions. You can't go too close to the summit mouth but can still get the feeling. You can get there by city ferry runs every 30 min from Kagoshima ferry port. In the island there is a hop-on hop-off tour bus taking you to all the spots. There is also natural hot spring foot bath to enjoy after some walk/hike. There are not much option of excursion on the island, a few convenient store and couple small restaurants. The nature is so relaxing and pure. There is no smell or smoke or sounds expected. Per nice 360 to city / pier views. Could make easily a fine half day trip out of it.

Great to visit on a clear day - ferry departs every 15 minutes between Kagoshima and Sakurajima. The tourist information center has a free museum and a screening about how Sakurajima was formed, with English subtitles (along with other languages). You can also buy a bus pass here if you’ll be hopping on and off the bus (500 yen for unlimited, 230 yen per ride, it’s a good deal). Highly recommend coming early in the morning if you want to hike around. Some sections of the island are accessible only with a car.

Not without reason this place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sen-Gan Garden is a vast, beautiful, elongated complex made up of several smaller sections. It is a large and impressive estate with a perfect view of the Sakurajima volcano. On a sunny day with pleasant, not too hot weather, it is absolutely worth visiting. The garden offers a rich variety of nature, harmoniously combined with water, stone, earth, and living creatures. There are also charming little souvenir shops. Some parts look very new and fresh, while others show how nature has left its mark, with moss covering entire areas. This contrast creates a wonderful interplay between the natural and the cultivated. For anyone who can appreciate nature even a little, this is a truly beautiful and highly recommended place to visit.

Sengan-en is a 50,000-square-meter Japanese garden in Kagoshima, Japan, originally built in 1658 by the Shimadzu family. The garden is famous for its "borrowed scenery" (shakkei) design, which uses the active Sakurajima volcano as a natural "hill" and Kinko Bay as a "pond". The site includes the historic Iso Residence, which visitors can tour, the Shoko Shuseikan Museum, and various scenic areas with seasonal plants and historical elements. It is also a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Garden and architecture Borrowed Scenery: Sengan-en is a prime example of the "borrowed scenery" garden technique, where the surrounding landscape is incorporated as part of the garden's design. Main Features: The garden uses Sakurajima volcano as a natural background and Kinko Bay as a large pond, creating a spectacular, expansive view. Iso Residence: The historic villa was the main residence of the Shimadzu family and is open to the public. Inside, visitors can see beautiful decorations and enjoy the same views the family once did. Historical Elements: The garden features historical elements, such as the Tin Gate (Suzumon) and the first gas-powered lanterns in Japan, which were installed in 1857. Museum and cultural experience Shoko Shuseikan Museum: Located on the grounds, the museum showcases the history of the Shimadzu family and their cultural assets, which helped designate the area as a World Heritage Site. Cultural Events: The garden hosts various traditional Japanese culture events and activities, sometimes including opportunities to try on Japanese armor. Unique Shrines: Visitors can find the Nekogami Jinja Cat Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the cats the Shimadzu family brought back from Korea, with a nearby shop selling cat-themed goods. Visiting Sengan-en Location: Sengan-en is located north of downtown Kagoshima, Japan. Getting There: It is accessible by public transport, such as the Kagoshima City View bus. Time to Spend: You can spend a few hours or a full half-day exploring the gardens, mansion, and museum. Note: do not take selfies or wefies photos inside the main house

A truly lovely location. The gardens are very large and represent an excellent example of sub-tropical Japanese gardening. The house has excellent signage in English and Japanese, telling the history of this former samurai estate and the home of the current Emperor's great-grandmother.

Visited in mid-July 2025 This is no ordinary manicured former feudal gardens mostly due to its unique background history. At the end of Edo period, the leaders of Shimazu clan who ruled the Satsuma Domain and own the plot of land that would be the complex itself decided to embark on some form of proto-industrialization to catch up with the Western world. They chose their own land at the edge of then-city limits of Kagoshima so that they could experiment whatever they wanted right under their noses. Some of the notable experiments they did were construction of blast furnaces, tinted glass production, and small dam and hydropower turbine to supply electricity to the Shimazu mansion nearby (which was one of the first buildings in the Satsuma Domain to use electricity back then). Nowadays the complex is open to the public, with sufficient amenities such as rest area, souvenir shops, restaurant, and cafes selling unique local dango rice cakes. Admission fee (which includes access to Shuseikan Museum next door) was a bit on expensive side - 1600 yen, but it's well worth it.

A lovely place which explores the history of the island and the role it played during the wars. It overlooks Sakurajima which was spectacular, and the tour of the main house was informative. We spent about 90 minutes walking the grounds and taking in the sights of the area – quiet, but also not isolated vibes.

Wonderful visit. I spent about 2 hours on site simply walking around and enjoying the sights. It's a must do if you're in Kagoshima.

Really beautiful places worth visiting. You will learn a lot about the history of the prefecture in general and on Kagoshima in the history of Japan. The garden is beautiful, and is worth exploring. The royal house in the middle will dive you into a traditional Japanese moment. There are also a lot of gift shops with food/drinks of the region but also very beautiful crafts. If you have the chance to stop at the restaurant and/or the coffee shop you can admire Sakura-Jima with a traditional and local drink/food.

You can see famous paintings of Impressionism and Japanese oil paintings at 300 yen. Sometimes they hold a special exhibition.

Boring for those not interested in art • Admission is ¥450. • There are few English explanations. • There are many works, such as paintings.

Wasn’t sure how to rate to be honest. It’s not bad that’s for sure. It’s small, provincial and OK. The gallery itself on the second floor is small but well presented. When we visited there was an exhibition of local <16 year olds which was probably the highlight of the visit. It’s easy to get to, cheap to get in and no reason not to go.

Love the impressionist paintings collection from Europe and Japan in Sep. 2025. Junior paintings shows downstairs. Thanks for holding such wonderful beautiful venue.

Wow, what a treat. A low key and quiet art gallery with an exquisite collection. Wonderful for a few hours. A small very high quality art gallery. Very easy to get to.

Nice place A bit small but it's okay the atmosphere is great, a lot of paintings, a lot of history. The exhibition itself is just in the 2nd floor.

2 exhibitions on. 1 was permanent collection of western and local art. Small cafe with nice coffee and chiffon cake.

There's a city bus near the gift shops before the viewpoint that takes you up and down the hill toward the castle walls and beyond. It has a great view of Sakurajima and the town below.

Just outside the city, easy to find, good car park. Lovely nature trail. Great observatory to view Sakuryama volcano across the bay

It’s a great view of Sakurajima and of Kagoshima. The walk up is quite the workout but there is a bus that takes you up and down from the mountain. And while I was here, there was fireworks which was very cool!

The park offers a great vantage point for observing Sakurajima. While the walking trails can be challenging, there are buses available for convenient access. The area is well-equipped with nearby hotel, public restrooms, a few shops, and observation decks.

The night sight seeing spot you should visit in Kagoshima. Take the sight seeing bus on 7 or 8 pm at the stop 4 in front of AMU Plasza.

It's wonderful view you can feel the Greatness of Kagoshima

Great view point. The volcano erupted while we were there. Check out my before n after pictures. There were a few souviner shops plus an ice cream place by the parking lot.

A well-presented museum with varied displays. Almost all in Japanese but several photos etc do have an English caption or summary. The two films very the best to me, cleverly done and multi-lingual earphones allowed us to listen in English. Interesting!

Very well done museum for those interested. Great to learn about this in former Satsuma. The museum is well kept, and the exhibits are informative. There is enough English guidance, and the show even has English audio. Very accessible and foreigner friendly.

Visited in mid-July 2025 Came during a short period where the admission was free of charge. It's not only informative but also interactive experience, showcasing a lot of artifacts (or re-creation thereof) and detailed information as backdrops or contexts of the time in which the Meiji Restoration happened. It amazed me that at one time of the history, Satsuma region had leaders and elites who were the most forward-thinking throughout Japan, particularly Shimazu Nariakira and his peers. At certain times of the day, the museum screens short movies on the Satsuma domain's pivotal role on the Meiji Restoration. During my visit, they screened the one with the first wave of young Satsuma scholars in the 1860s who were sent to the UK to study all matters related to the industrialization and modern, more forward thinking society. The movie was a bit too tacky, jingoistic, and nationalistic, but it was pretty mind-opening once one can get past through such delivery. For history buffs who are visiting or planning to be in Kagoshima, the experience is best paired with other visits to Sengan-en (former proto-industrial zone established by the Satsuma Domain) and Reimeikan (broader, more all-encompassing history and culture of Satsuma).

Ishin Furusato-kan Tucked along the scenic Kotsukigawa riverside, the Ishin Furusato-kan is a fascinating stop for anyone curious about Kagoshima’s history and surprisingly fun for families, too! The museum offers a great balance of immersive exhibits and interactive displays, with some areas especially designed for children to explore and enjoy. Whether it’s hands-on learning or playful zones, younger visitors won’t feel left out. The riverside location adds a lot to the experience. After exploring the museum indoors, you can take a relaxing stroll outside along the beautifully maintained riverside path—perfect for stretching your legs, enjoying the view of Sakurajima, or just soaking up some fresh air. Admission: • Adults: ¥300 • Children: ¥150 • Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on certain holidays) Getting there: It’s just a 10-minute walk from Kagoshima-Chūō Station, or a short ride on the city tram (get off at Asahidori stop). The museum is very accessible and located right by the river, making it easy to combine with a visit to the nearby historical walking paths. Whether you’re into samurai tales or simply want a peaceful riverside stop with both indoor and outdoor appeal, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

「為了國家/自己理想，你可以去到幾盡？」 ： my beloved quote from one HK movie, unexpectedly to refresh this wording during my visit and check out the close relationship between Hong Kong when the first student delegation travelling to UK from 薩摩 province and passed by Hong Kong. This visit is the most valuable part in my trip! Learning the path leading to Meiji revolution is to learn the precious Japanese samurai and global citizens’ sprit (when you got defeated , u need to learn the winner’s strength, not only complain and blame yourselves!) It is not to enhance the hate and conflict after the war. Highly recommend to see its animations about the hero and how they sent the young samurai to UK when Japan was under the risk. There are English/ Mandarin audio provided,please ask the staffs as necessary.

The shows are must-watch! Good to begin with them as it shares details of meiji restoration and industrialisation in English, Korean and Mandarin. Definitely worth the visit and a place to start to understand the history and city better.

Worth the visit. Small but interactive museum. Lots of information on the end of the Shogunate. Nice animatronic show with English headset. Learned a lot. Not too busy on a random Wednesday morning.

Great surprise with this unplanned museum visit. The gates of the castle still are impressive and the museum has details of history of the Satsuma family which dominated Kagoshima area and sureoundings island. There are details of history as well of folklore of this region. Very instructive to learn more about the region

The view was nice outside and there is cafe and restaurant in the museum

Nice museum, no keep but has battle-worn walls and front gates. Koi along the canal in front of the castle. Moat overgrown with weeds. There is a cafe and restaurant inside.

Kagoshima Castle was an Edo period flatland-style Japanese castle located in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Not much to see but nice walk around the city.

The castle isn't existing, only the entrance gate and Walls, but the Museum is worth a visit.

So beautiful Historical spot that definitely must visit if you come to Kagoshima

Very interesting museum inside with several exhibitions from swords to craftsmanship and archeologycal founds

Visited in mid-July 2025 The largest museum of Kagoshima, built on the former ground of the Tsurumaru Castle. Compared to thematic museums in the city such as the Ishin Furusato (Meiji Restoration) and Shuseikan (Sengan-en), it is more all-encompassing. Although of course there is more emphasis on the period just prior and during the Meiji Restoration, other eras are also well-represented - this includes the geological history and the advent of neolithic civilization in the Kinko Bay area. Another notable point is that the exposition on the Meiji Restoration is presented more carefully, objectively (although to some may feel a bit dry), and more or less free of jingoism compared to that in the Ishin Furusato museum. The second floor section, although smaller, is no less interesting. This section is dedicated to folklores and the very traditional way of life of people inhabiting the Satsuma and Kinko Bay areas. One of the most interesting exhibition is the replica of mock mythical creature that is operated by multiple persons like lion dance, but in this case it is a mix of cow, tiger, and deer.

For overseas visitor, who come by your own car, please be reminded to get the free parking voucher from the staff stationed at the parking space next to the library. Remember to get the chop to verify your entry to the museum in order to activate the voucher. The exhibition is for hard core fans of Japanese modern history, not as many shows as another Muji revolution museum. However, you would get a holistic view of Japanese modern development. The memorial place of 西鄉隆盛 nearby is more compelling to me.

Went to the Ukiyoe exhibition today, it was great but overpriced for a handful of rooms. I didn’t go around the rest of the museum but I plan to go and will update afterwards. Saw a review from a few years back talking about “rebuilding the old castle” and “fake like the rest of them” which I don’t understand as it was his country that destroyed a large number of castles and historic items. Obviously it didn’t happen but the gate was rebuilt a few years ago and looks amazing. A rebuild of the original castle would be great too. No matter how “fake” Americans think it is

This museum was built on the site of Kagoshima Castle, and has held an exhibition by miniature photographer Tatsuya Tanaka since July 25, 2012. The fun of "looking" is irresistible, and is sure to bring a smile to your face after viewing.

This is a great museum. Very informative, signage in English, Korean, Chinese (繁體，简体). Gives a detailed history of the Kyushu Peninsula and Kagoshima including events around the Meiji Restoration. Give the Meiji Restoration museum a miss and come to this one instead.

One of the best history museums I have been to that is dedicated to the story of Kagoshima for the past 5000 years. They have English translations of key signs and artifacts and are on the grounds of an old castle for which the gate and walls still stand. We spent over 2 hours and felt we had to jump over some parts. Full of artifacts and knowledge.

You can spent more than 1.5 hrs here if you’re interested in Satsuma’s history. You are also allowed to take pictures for quite a lot of stuff. They also have free WiFi. But some parts don’t have any English explanation, and the souvenir shop doesn’t have much variety of goods.

Lovely stroll through the residences. You can go into some courtyards but you can’t go inside any houses.

It has been a big deception to visit the Chiran Samurai Residence gardens. Some of them were already closed. The others left in a neglected condition. No signs of irrigation in a region with abundant water supply! The gardens were completely dried out. It’s a pitty that the great patrimonial potential of this place is left in this condition. My advice to travellers: Don‘t waste any time to come here!

Very interesting. Houses that each have their own garden.

Beautiful and peaceful gardens. We loved visiting these gardens and learning more about Japanese culture. A lovely area to go and worth the drive from Kagoshima. We went as a family and everyone from my children to my father enjoyed our time here.

Inside the samurai residence you can visit seven houses, but you can enter to the gardens only. Gardens are so beautiful with flowers. You can take a look from outside to inside of the houses in few places. There are coffee shops and restaurants too. Parking is free of charge.

Absolutely amazing . A piece of japanese history well preserve well maintain .very educational.its like a travel back in time . A must see . Its peaceful , quiet .not your usual overcrowded tourist spot . You can really enjoy yourself walking through the gardens

Fantastic piece of history as everything has stayed in place since they were built, the English signs were full of great information about each house and garden, you can use the QR code to listen to it but no need to waste time, just enjoy being there. Conned into paying to “go inside” when it’s so quiet that nobody would notice but they say staff need to see the ticket at each garden but also it’s just to see the garden and not inside the houses, they’re just for storage now.

Small museum right next to Sengan-en garden. Entrance is free if you’ve bought a ticket for Sengan-en garden (1600 yen). Nice exhibits and also nice there’s English text to add on several pieces.

Visited in mid-July 2025 Interesting and surprisingly mind-opening little museum, focusing on the history of the Shimazu clan and more specifically their experimentation of industrialization at the tail end of Edo period (mid-1800s). The exposition starts with the background and origin of the clan, which was a breakaway group from Kamakura period that ventured all the way to the southern end of the mainland Japan. Satsuma's location, combined with prior trade and exchange of idea with outside world well prior to the Sakoku (isolation period of Japan), as well as limited interaction with some Western powers like the Dutch, planted a seed for modernization. Only at the time that would be the end of Edo period, the clan, spearheaded by Shimazu Nariakira, spurred the initiative for the industrialization by constructing the proto-industrial complex of Sengan-en, experimenting and producing tinted glass (kiriko, 切子) and various metal products. Some of the re-creation of the products are in display. It never ceases to amaze me that in spite of the information limitation, the ingenuity of engineers and tradesmen of Sengan-en resulted on relatively advanced technologies like mid-1800s artillery pieces. The industrial complex was destroyed multiple times, namely during Anglo-Satsuma war and multiple conflicts between the feudal Satsuma and the Japanese central government. Sadly, after the Seinan War in 1870s, it was curtailed as a form of punishment towards the feudal leaders and its skilled workers dispersed throughout various industrial sites nationwide. One can even say Japan industrialized at the expense of Satsuma domain. The museum is accessible with Sengan-en complex ticket. Unfortunately due to photosensitivity of many of the artifacts, photography is discouraged inside the museum.

Great museum+exhibition ti combin with sengan-en. Good explanation in English covering the family's lineage throughout Japan's history

Amazing history

Interesting museum, worth a visit

Lovely museum that you can access with the garden ticket combo. Information in English which is good.

Good small museum.

Honestly love Japanese jinja and shrines. Always make sure to go and pray like a Japanese and do believe I am heard by the Gods. Very peaceful and calming

visited Terukuni Shrine and found it very clean and peaceful. It’s the best place to visit near Kagoshima Chuo Station—easy to find and free of charge. The atmosphere is calm, and the shrine grounds are well maintained.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Shiroyama, surrounded by lush green hills, Terukuni Shrine is a serene oasis in the heart of Kagoshima. The peaceful grounds, shaded by towering trees and embraced by nature, make it an ideal place to slow down and reflect. The shrine itself is elegant yet humble, with a deep sense of history and reverence. Whether you’re there to pray, take a quiet stroll, or simply soak in the calm atmosphere, Terukuni Shrine offers a beautiful balance between nature and tradition. A gentle, grounding stop on any Kagoshima journey.

Beautiful shrine, which is not in every guidebook, it comes mainly young couples with or without children here, perhaps here is prayed for fertility? Worth seeing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

It's a shrine. Plain and simple. It can be interesting around New year's with the stalls and kids dressed up in traditional costumes

Free! Nice walk around

The white tori gate is so big and beautiful It's a good spot in Kagoshima

Interesting shrine with a challenging task for praying surrounded by water and not so crowded. you can see the beautiful ocean. Pray and walk the "pot cover" over ur head balancing it to the pray box, then your pray shall be heard. I did it with one try while i was in a rush. Contributed for the charms and fortune. Don't forget to walk to the back for the rest of the scenery, it's definitely worth it I managed to finished visiting the Shrine within the hour since I didn't want to get stuck at the area for hours as there is only a few train that runs through the area throughout the day. My hotel was in Ibusuki and i would need to wait for hours until another train to take me back.

Just randomly turned when I saw a sign and ended up here with three bus loads of foreign tourists...I put my helmet down, snapped a picture and ran away. But the place is beautiful even if your shrine prayers aren't answered (and they won't be, ever).

Pretty shrine along reasonably narrow roads. Was quiet when visited.

Really nice Shrine and very beautiful location.

A temple which I cannot imagine before, the God they serve is a rice cooker lid.

Nice shrine but the views around is very good

Walk with a pot-cover without it falling off!

Great service but quite long waiting times today.

Nice place. Staff o the ground floor is helpful and kind!

The staff were kind.

It's the place of Kagoshima city where most of the government procedure is done.

It’s a nice place

(Translated by Google) Telephone service at the counter and Sun Sun Call is polite and reliable. However, the inside is always crowded, there are only a few elevators, and depending on the procedure, you may have to move between buildings or floors, which can be quite difficult. Unless it is necessary, procedures at each branch office are relatively smooth. Parking is in the relatively new multi-storey parking lot adjacent to the building. (Original) 窓口やサンサンコール等の電話応対は丁寧で安心です。しかし中は常に混雑、エレベーターの数は少なく、手続き内容によっては建物や階の移動を要する事があり結構大変。必要に迫られない限りは各地支所での手続きが比較的スムーズです。駐車は隣接する比較的新しい立体駐車場。

(Translated by Google) Please do something about the traffic jams Even if you avoid the rush hour on weekdays during the commute to work or school, there are always traffic jams. The train tracks are just one straight line, and there are only a limited number of places near the station, and even then there is only one train per hour. Are you kidding me? ? If you're going to collect resident taxes, you should do something about it properly. This isn't the time to call for staggered work hours, but rather solve the traffic jams fundamentally or improve public transportation. Please don't say ridiculous things like you dealt with traffic jams by calling for staggered work hours I look forward to your future (Original) いい加減に渋滞何とかしてくれ 平日の通勤通学時間の混雑時間を避けてもいっつも渋滞。電車は線路が1直線に伸びてるだけで駅チカの場所は限られてるしそれも1時間に1本とか。なめてます？？住民税取るならちゃんと対策してくださいよ？時差出勤呼びかけてる場合じゃなくて渋滞を根本的に解決するか交通機関をしっかり整備するかしてください。時差出勤呼びかけて渋滞対策しましたとかお笑いみたいなこと言わないでくださいね 今後に期待してます

it was fun to shop here and tour around. Especially there is a ferries wheel on the top of the buildings Teresa, many delicious restaurant and café to take a rest

This is a huge city center shopping mall with lots of local and high brands. Great variety of food court in B1 level and fiber restaurants in 5th floor. Close to Chu Station for trains / buses and trams to all over the places like airport! Worth visiting and exploring the area specially with the large Ferris Wheel in 6th floor to top view the entire city. It's ¥500 for adult, ¥300 for kid and ¥1200 for group of 4. Waited extra for all clear cabin and worth it.

It was very clean and organized plaza! People queuing in an orderly manner. Have a good view of the Ferrys wheel and the statue landmark. It was easy to navigate in this area.

The location is good..that it is located at Kagoshima-chuo...there are two building and there are many kinds of shops e.g. Urban Research, Niko and...on 1/F, Muji,Uniqlo and a supermarket Shiroyama on B1, Restaurants are on 5/F, Tokyu hands on the 4,5,6/F , it is very big and all,kjnds of goods available...Kiddyland and Pokemon Shop are on the 4/F. Bags and shoes e.g Diana and Sac's bar on the ground floor..Godiva is also on the ground floor...there is big sale in Jul...and up to 80%discount for goods...many shops are tax free...the mall is open at 10 am and closed at 9pm....the night view of ferris wheel is beautiful...

Beautiful building, with a nice ferris wheel. It has a variety of stores, including a huge Uniqlo store and a huge Muji store at the basement. It also has a Pokemon Centre at the top floor. The lights placed up during winter gives off a calm and relaxing atmosphere

I went to this plaza to play, eat and travel. You can basically do everything here. There Is a train station there so you can travel. There is a arcade to play and lots of food restaurants there so you can eat. If you go here you should go and travel, play and eat

ferries wheel for 500¥ per adult was great during sunset for views of day and night of city and sakurajima

The department store structure looks really good from the outside. However this is not really a place for shopping. We spent less than half an hour in the store and could not find much exciting.

While the gift selection wasn't extensive, I was able to find some nice things for the locals.

The basement level of this department store is full of so many temptations!! Special call out for 1. The bakery that turns delicious bread and pastries, sweet and savory 2. The station that makes fresh grilled dango, with (red beans, yomogi) and without fillings 3. The round pastry cookies with red beans and white beans 4. The grocery store with a good selection of fruits, vegetables and ready to eat meals Great place to pick up snacks or a quick meal

A really good shop with pretty much everything. Quite classy but the prices were normal. A wonderful place to browse.

Kagoshima's prestigious department store. Like other people from kagoshima, I have beautiful memories here in Yamagata-ya. I'm gonna shere one of them. I still remember the last lunch I had with my late grandparents together here in 2006. I didn't imagine that was gonna be the last meal together. Sara Udon was not my favorite meal, but every time I see Sara Udon, it always reminds me of the last lunch with my grandparents here in Yamagata-Ya.

This is a place to see in Kagoshima. It is one of the largest department stores in Japan. The building is really unique and has a really interesting appeal. The department store itself is spread over several buildings, and many of the signs are in Japanese only, so you might need to ask a store employee or use Google Translate with the camera. You can find all kinds of high-end merchandise in this store, like clothes and jewelry. The most interesting part, I think, is the basement, where you'll find sweets and snacks fit for a king. There are dozens of little kiosks that each sell their own unique products. Some are permanent locations and some are temporary, so there's a chance you might not be able to find the same things next time.

The largest department store in the area. Carries major luxury brands. Excellent service.

We went there for the Koalas and White Tiger. The rides are cheap, 1 ride is only for 100 yen. I highly recommend this for little kiddos, they'll surely love it!

Nice place of recreation, either for young couples or for families with kids. You have to walk a few kilometers through the zoological garden, which makes you a good exercise. It's educational, as you may learn about many rare animals such as Koalas, Urautan, Penguins etc. It's relaxing as you quit from daily mundane human world and meet the nature of animal world.

It was cool when we got there, and clean also. Time well spent. Got some funny moments with the animals that you can see in the pics

The weather was very nice. It was rainy in July but just we just have one nice weather day, and we decided to go to the zoo. The zoo is huge, at the hill side, so you should expect walking up and down slopes. Old people and children may be a bit tired visiting there. But it worths a lot. The zoo contains various kinds of animals with spacious living environment, and kept in very good condition. I expect everyone could enjoy very good time there. I forgot the entrance fee but it is very cheap. Souvenirs are cute and we bought a bit. Sadly it also means the zoo may not be earning money, and some parts of it are not in good condition, etc. the polar bear's pool is dry out. I hope I could donate some money to make animals living in a even better place. Please visit and make them earn :)

This is a fantastic zoo for the price point, it is well maintained and got a good selection of animals. I hope there would be more visitors!

📄 Description of the area: ———————— 🗺 - Address: * 鹿児島県鹿児島市平川町5669-1. 🚌 - Access: - Kagoshima Airport → approx. 75mins. - Taniyama I.C → approx. 15mins. - Kagoshima Chuo Station → approx. 35mins. - Tenmonkan → approx. 40mins. - Kagoshima Aquarium → approx. 40mins. 💴 - Entrance Fee: * Adult - (500 yen). * Students - (100 yen). 🕒 - Hours: [9:00 ~ 17:00]. * Last entry at 16:30. * Some animals may not be viewable after 16:00. 🐅 - Hirakawa Zoological Park: There are approximately 1,000 animals of more than 100 species in the park. Visitors can touch some animals and soak their feet in the footbath which commands a view of animal fields and Sakurajima. Animal-shaped buses which are wheelchairs and pushchairs friendly run in the park. The park is also open at night on Saturdays and Sundays in August so visitors can see animal life that is different from daytime and participate in special events. ———————— 🌳 🦒 🌳 Thanks For Watching 🙂!

A bit further away and secluded but still very reachable on foot within 20 min. It’s a nice Zoo which is bigger than expected. When you want to take your time and see everything you definitely need at least 3 hours. There is a cafe/restaurant which serve very affordable and delicious food and the lady that was serving it was very kind! Overall it’s a nice zoo with lots of different animals. What made me somewhat sad was seeing the Crane enclosures which were too small overall and left no room for the birds to fly and had basically nothing but a little water pool. The enclosure for the lion seemed also very small and not well suited for lions overall. This is not the case for all the animals but something to point out.

Nice place! So interactive with the public And the best of all is that it's free!

It's small but free! Actually has some really interesting stuff inside, mostly the natural flora of Kagoshima. I wish there was a bit more English, but I can't complain for the price!

Great exhibits on nature in the region and a helpful audio guide. However, PLEASE get bigger containers and enclosures for the live animals. They need more room!

It is free of charge...A nice place for family with children to learn about the environment, the nature. There are snakes, frogs and many insect specimens.

It's free so it is nice please to see when you are visiting Kagoshima. They don't have any informations in English here though. As a foreign visitor you get a gift = volcanic sand from Sakurajima 😊

Small museum which is free to enter. It would be better to call this a Natural history museum and also note that there are few translations apart from Latin names for animals. Is good for a wet day though

Excellent exhibits. Highly recommend if you would like to learn the natural history of Kagoshima.

Here's sharing the Mass schedule for visiting tourists: Sun - 9am (main church), 3.30pm in English in the small chapel.

It's a wonderful place for memorizing the history of Japan missionaries. May the name of the Lord be gloried in Japan.

Newly built church dedicated to St. Xavier. It is amazing inside and they have some informations in English too. Worth to visit. But be prepared it's nothing like churches in Europe.

Nice modern cathedral. This is actually it's 3rd iteration according to the guide I met on the first floor (which has a small exhibit about the cathedral, though I'm not sure if permanent).

Great Catholic Church with such a wonderful and friendly congregation. They welcome new people with open arms. This is my local church in Kagoshima. They have many events throughout the year. Family oriented and loving.

Architecturally, a modernist, sad building, which inside and outside doesn’t convey that this is a Catholic Church. Inside, there’s no permanently installed crucifix, just a Protestant cross. At least there are statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph and the tabernacle is present behind the altar.

A very silence place for praying

This shrine is part of a larger area dedicated to the Shimadzu family that ruled Souther Kyushu for over 700 years. Today family members contribute to give tribute to their ancestors. You should set aside at least two hours to see everything, the shrine, the park, the museum and the old factory where ironworks first began in Japan.

Nice Place with Sakurajima View

Regular shrine. Nothing so exciting but you can stop here if you are walking around.

(Translated by Google) This shrine is dedicated to the successive heads of the Shimazu clan and their families. It was a bit disappointing that the worship hall was under repair when I visited. You can purchase goshuin (stamps) and omamori (amulet) at the information desk just inside Sengan-en. (Original) 島津家歴代当主と家族が御祭神の神社です。参拝したとき拝殿が修復中だったのがちょっと残念でした。御朱印や御守りなどは仙巌園入ってすぐののインフォメーションで購入出来ます。

(Translated by Google) Tsurumine Shrine was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) to enshrine the successive heads of the Shimazu clan and their families. It was originally built in Yamashita Tsurumine, Sakamoto-cho, Kagoshima City (currently the site of the bronze statue of Shimazu Nariakira in Terukuni-cho, Kagoshima City), and was designated a prefectural shrine in 1873 (Meiji 6). In 1917 (Taisho 6), Tadashige, the 30th head of the Shimazu clan, moved the shrine to its current location and constructed a main shrine building. In 1935 (Showa 10), the Emperor presented offerings to the shrine during his local visits. Tsurumine Shrine was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) to enshrine the successive heads of the Shimazu clan and their families. It was originally built in Yamashita Tsurume, Sakamoto-cho, Kagoshima City (currently the site of the bronze statue of Shimazu Nariakira in Terukuni-cho, Kagoshima City), and was designated a prefectural shrine in 1873 (Meiji 6). In 1917 (Taisho 6), Tadashige, the 30th head of the Shimazu family, moved the shrine to its current location and constructed a main shrine building. In 1935 (Showa 10), the Emperor presented the shrine with offerings during his local visits. (Original) Tsurumine Shrine was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) to enshrine the successive heads of the Shimazu clan and their families. It was originally built in Yamashita Tsurumine, Sakamoto-cho, Kagoshima City (currently the site of the bronze statue of Shimazu Nariakira in Terukuni-cho, Kagoshima City), and was designated a prefectural shrine in 1873 (Meiji 6). In 1917 (Taisho 6), Tadashige, the 30th head of the Shimazu clan, moved the shrine to its current location and constructed a main shrine building. In 1935 (Showa 10), the Emperor presented offerings to the shrine during his local visits. 鶴嶺神社は、島津家歴代当主とその家族を奉祀するために、明治2年に創建されました。 最初は鹿児島市内坂元町山下鶴嶺（現在、同市照国町の島津斉彬公銅像の地）に建ち、明治6年（1873）県社に列せられています。 大正６年（1917）、島津家30代忠重によって、現在地に遷座、御社殿が造営されました。 昭和10年（1935）、天皇陛下の地方行幸の際に幣帛料を賜っています。

(Translated by Google) Founded in 1869 (Meiji 2), the shrine enshrines the successive heads of the Shimazu clan, beginning with Tadahisa, and their families, as well as the successive heads of the Tamasato clan, a branch family, and their families. When it was first built, it was enshrined in Yamashita Tsurumine, near the castle, but in 1917 (Taisho 6), it was moved to its current location at the entrance to Sengan-en Garden. Goshuin stamps are available at the entrance to Sengan-en Garden. (Original) 創建は明治2年（1869年） 御祭神は島津氏初代忠久公以降の歴代当主とその家族、及び分家の玉里家歴代当主とその家族が祀られています。 創建当初は城下の山下鶴嶺に鎮座していましたが大正6年(1917年)に現在地の仙厳園の入口に遷座しました。 御朱印は仙厳園の入口にて受付しております。

(Translated by Google) Terukuni Shrine is dedicated to Shimazu Nariakira, while this shrine enshrines the entire Shimazu clan. Since it is located outside Sengan-en Garden, you can enter and worship for free. (Original) 照國神社は島津斉彬公、こちらは島津氏全体をお祀りする神社です。仙巌園の外なので無料で立入り、参拝できます。

(Translated by Google) fun! Materials related to Togo Shiki are on display. It is said that there is generally nothing wrong with the way the manga Satsunan Jigen-ryu is depicted. In fact, there is even a hanging scroll in the museum depicting Zenkichi Osho, who is said to have studied Jikken-ryu (later renamed to Gengen-ryu). Also, although I was not allowed to enter, I was able to see the dojo. I also got to hold the famous wooden sword unique to the Gengen style. The wooden sword of Jigen-ryu is different from the wooden sword that we imagine. An ordinary wooden sword is a wooden stick carved to resemble a sword, but the Gengen school's wooden sword is actually a wooden stick, simply cut from a tree branch and dried. It is made of hard Yusu wood, and feels heavy when you hold it. In the training of the Jigen-ryu, a log placed on the ground is simply hit with a wooden sword repeatedly and accurately. Through this training, it is said that one can reach the secret level of ``Unyo,'' which allows one to swing the sword down even a hair's length and land a blow ahead of the opponent. Perhaps because the training was so extreme, both sides of the standing tree were badly gouged. According to the curator, the standing trees wear down quickly and will be replaced every six months. What's more, the ground of the dojo is made of hardened volcanic ash from Sakurajima, and because we stepped on it just in front of the standing trees, the ground was also severely dented. I'd like to see the actual practice, but even if that isn't the case, I can already feel the ferocity of this swordsmanship. (Original) 楽しい！ 東郷重位に関する資料が展示されてる。 漫画薩南示現流の描かれ方は概ね間違ってはいないという。 事実、資料館には重位が自顕流（後に示現流に改める）を学んだという善吉和尚を描いた掛け軸なんてあったぐらいにして。 それと、流石に立ち入らせてはもらえないが、道場も見させていただいた。 あの有名な示現流独特の木刀も握らせていただいた。 示現流の木刀は我々が思い浮かべる木刀とは異なる。 普通の木刀は木の棒を刀に似せて削り込んだものだが、示現流の木刀は木の枝を切り取って乾燥させただけの、木の棒そのものなのである。 ユスの木という硬い材質の木で、握るとずっしり重さを感じる。 示現流の鍛錬では、地面に立てた丸太を木刀でただひたすら正確に打ち続けるという。 その修練により、極意「雲耀（うんよう）」に達することができ、髪の毛一本分でも早く刀を振り下ろし、相手に先んじて一撃を食らわすことができるという。 余程の過激な稽古なのか、立ち木の両側がえげつなくえぐれていた。 館長によると、立ち木はあっという間に削れてしまい、半年程度で交換するという。 さらに、道場の地面は桜島の火山灰をガチガチに固めたもので、立ち木の手前で踏み込むため、地面もまたえげつなく凹んでいた。 実際の稽古を見たいところだが、そうでなくてもこの剣術の凄まじさは伝わってきた。

(Translated by Google) A familiar chest from historical dramas! I thought it was a visionary style, but apparently no one actually calls it a chest. Historical research is just a sloppy thing. In any case, it is the only dojo and historical museum in the birthplace of Jigen-ryu, which can be said to have promoted the Meiji Restoration. Immerse yourself in the romance of history through ancient documents and materials. After looking at the information room by myself, a woman in charge will show me around the dojo. Great place for history buffs and martial artists. Additionally, there are almost no foreign language translations, so it may be difficult for foreign tourists. (Original) 時代劇でおなじみチェスト！の示現流、と思ったが本当は誰もチェストなんて言わないらしい。時代考証なんていい加減なもの。 ともかく明治維新を推進したとも言える示現流発祥の地で唯一の道場兼史料館。古文書や資料で歴史ロマンに浸れる。一人で資料室を見たあとは係の女性の方が道場を案内して下さる。 歴史好きや武道家には素晴らしい場所。尚、外国語の翻訳はほぼ無いので外国人観光客には厳しそう。

(Translated by Google) It's only open Friday to Monday, so you can't go inside if you go on a weekday. There are lots of interesting exhibits, so if you're a fan of period dramas, it's worth a visit. (Original) 金曜〜月曜しかオープンしていないため、平日に行っても中に入れません。 興味深い展示がたくさんあり、時代劇好きなら行くと良いです。

(Translated by Google) Soke dojo of Jigen-ryu swordsmanship. Jigenryu is only available at this dojo. The idea is to accurately convey the techniques handed down by our ancestors so that there are no gaps in technique. Inside the museum, you can see valuable materials such as the founder's beloved sword, and you can also see the dojo. At that time, the wife of the previous head family? (unconfirmed) provided a detailed explanation. An image of the Gengen-ryu is that you yell "Chesto" as you type. It seems that there is also an advanced way of hitting the ball using breathing techniques without making a sound. If you inquire about 5 days in advance, you will be able to experience the Gengen-ryu practice. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. (Original) 示現流剣術の宗家道場。 示現流はこちらの道場のみ。 技術のズレが出ないように、先祖伝来の技を正確に伝えたい考えからとのこと。 館内には開祖の愛刀はじめ貴重な資料が見れるのと、道場が拝見出来る。 その際、先代の宗家の奥様？（未確認）が丁寧に説明してくださいました。 示現流のイメージとして、チェストーって叫んで打ち込むというのがありますよね。 示現流の高度な打ち方で、声を出さずに呼吸法で打つやり方もあるそうです。 5日ほど前に問い合わせれば、示現流の稽古を体験出来るそうです。 稽古は火曜、木曜、土曜とのことです。

(Translated by Google) Vision style. When I watch dramas about Kagoshima, especially the Meiji Restoration, I am drawn to its unique style of swordsmanship. That is the visionary style. Also, looking at the practice scene now, it's quite impressive. You'll be surprised when you first see it, but it gradually becomes more and more amazing. This is a facility that can be called the headquarters of the Jigen-ryu school. I visited because it was possible to take a tour. The entrance here is also difficult to find. When you see the signboard, is there a house behind it? The wrong entrance is the entrance to the museum. I wandered around a few times. 2nd floor? That's what I think. However, this front is the correct entrance. Take off your shoes when you enter the entrance. When you enter, the museum will be on your left and the dojo will be on your right. First, let's take a look at the materials on the left. You can see the changes from the origin of the Vision School based on materials. You can also see the dojo on the right. The floor has remained the same for a long time, only the top quality has changed. You can also see the wooden swords used, candidates for the wooden swords, the wood they hit for practice, and the end of their relationship one year later. It seems that there are many people practicing on Saturdays, so if you want to see it, I recommend Saturdays. The museum staff will explain the performance while watching footage from the last time it was performed in France. If you watch the basics, how to deal with long swords, short swords, and spears, and explanations, your understanding will deepen. The first thing is the movement of the left hand. It doesn't move. In Kendo, the left hand also plays an important role. However, in the illusion style, the left hand does not move except as a pivot. I was impressed by his core strength. (Original) 示現流。鹿児島、特に明治維新のドラマを見ると、あの独特なスタイルの剣術にひかれます。それが示現流。また練習風景を今見ても、なかなか。最初見るとビックリしますが、だんだん凄さに。その示現流の本山ともいうべき施設です。見学可能ということで訪れました。入口がここもわかりづらい。看板が見えたらその奥、ちょっと家？って間違う入口が資料館の入り口です。何度かウロウロしました。2階？って思ってしまいます。ですが、この正面が正解の入り口です。 入口入ってする靴を脱ぎます。入って左手が資料館、右手が道場となります。まずは左手の資料を見学します。示現流の起こりから、変遷を資料を基に見ることができます。 さらに右手の道場を見ることができます。床はずっと変わらず使い、上物が変わっているだけとか。また使用する木刀、木刀候補、練習のため叩く木、と1年後のなれの果て、を見学できます。土曜日に稽古の方が多いそうなので、見たい方は土曜日をおすすめします。 最後にフランスで演舞された時の映像を見ながら、資料館の方が説明してくださいます。基本の方、長刀、短刀、槍への対処法、解説付きで見ると理解が深まります。 一番は、左手の動きです。動かない。 剣道だと左手も動かして重要な役割があります。ですが示現流では、左手は軸、返すぐらいで動かない。その体幹の強さといい、感銘を受けました。

(Translated by Google) This is my second visit. It definitely stretches my back. No matter how many times I visit, I notice something new. I didn't know you could try it out by making a reservation, so I'm thinking of applying next time I go to Kagoshima again. Please note that photography is prohibited inside the museum. (Original) 2度目の訪問です．やはり背筋伸びますね．何度訪問しても気づきがあります．予約で体験できるの知らなかったので また鹿児島行くさいには申し込んでみようと思います．なお館内は撮影禁止です．

(Translated by Google) A must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Satsuma Domain (Kagoshima Domain). The visionary style that was kept private is now open to the public (*^-^) (Original) 薩摩藩(鹿児島藩)、歴史に興味がある方は是非とも。門外不出の示現流がオープンになりました(*^-^)

For Shimazu fan, this was memorable place to visit. Also very nice walk.

The kiln is pretty but it was surrounded by a useless fence. Would have nice to keep the atmosphere a bit more genuine.

(Translated by Google) As of the end of January 2020, restoration work was still underway. By the way, even if you go straight on this promenade, you won't be able to go back to where you started (it's not impossible to go back, but you'll end up walking a lot on a regular road), so you'll need to turn back at an appropriate point. (Original) 令和7年1月末現在もまだ修復作業中でした。 ちなみにこの遊歩道は真っ直ぐ行っても元の場所には戻れないので（戻れなくはないけど普通の道路に出てめちゃくちゃ歩く羽目になる）、適当なところで引き返す必要があります。

(Translated by Google) The charcoal kiln site is registered on the World Cultural Heritage list, but part of it collapsed due to heavy rains. Currently, only part of it is open to the public, as they are considering what kind of restoration they will carry out. The collapsed part has been covered with protective sheeting, so it is not possible to see the whole picture. Some of the materials are available at the Shoko Shuseikan Museum, so if you study there before visiting, you should be able to understand to a certain extent. There is a parking lot along the road, but it is not paved, so you need to watch your step in rainy weather. It is only a few minutes' walk from the parking lot to the charcoal kiln site, but it is downhill. (Original) 世界文化遺産リストに登録されている炭窯跡だが、豪雨災害によって一部が崩壊している。 現在はどのような修復をするかを検討中とのことで、一部のみ公開されている。崩壊している部分には養生シートでカバーがされており、全容を見ることができない。 尚古集成館に一部資料があるのでそちらで予習をしたあとに訪問するとある程度の理解はできると思う。 駐車場は道路沿いにあるが、舗装されていないので、雨天時などは足元に注意が必要。 駐車場から炭窯跡までは徒歩数分だが、下り坂になっている。

(Translated by Google) Due to heavy rain in July 2019, the mountain behind it collapsed 30 meters wide and 100 meters long, making it currently impossible to tour. Kagoshima City apparently recorded the placement of 600 medicinal stones before the collapse, so there is data necessary for recovery. However, since it is designated as a World Heritage Site, it is not possible to begin restoration work on your own, and it seems that restoration work cannot begin without the approval of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and UNESCO. In addition to restoring the ruins, they are also considering improving drainage and other facilities to prevent such a collapse from occurring again. The Kagoshima City Board of Education's Cultural Properties Division is in charge of the details of the restoration. When I went to see it in May 2019, they were conducting an excavation survey of the ruins, and I think this survey will be useful for restoration. I think it will take some time, but I am looking forward to being able to tour it again as it is a valuable heritage of Kagoshima City, or rather of the world. I had visited it before, but I wanted to see it in more detail, so I went again. When I went there this time, I happened to be conducting an excavation and was able to see things like the outer wall of a kiln buried underground, which I don't normally see, and it was a great experience. It was a very valuable experience as I was told that it will be backfilled after the excavation and that I can only see it today. A large charcoal kettle was preserved at a world heritage site in Kagoshima. It was a much larger and splendid historical heritage site than I expected. There is free parking and it is a convenient place to visit. (Original) 2019年7月の大雨で、裏の山が幅30メートル縦100メートルにわたって崩落し現在は見学出来ない状態だそうです。 鹿児島市では崩落が起きる前に、薬600個ある石の配置を記録してあるそうなので復旧に必要なデータはあるそうです。 ただ世界遺産に指定されているため独自に復旧を始めるわけにはいかず、文化庁やユネスコの了解がないと復旧工事にかかれないそうです。 また、遺構の復旧だけでは無く再度このような崩落が起きないように排水などの設備の充実も検討されているそうです。 復旧の詳細については鹿児島市教委文化財課が担当しているそうです。 ちょうど2019年5月に見学に行ったとき遺構の発掘調査を行っていました、この調査が復旧の役に立つのだと思います。 時間はかかると思いますが鹿児島市というか世界の貴重な遺産ですのでまた見学出来るようになることを楽しみにしています。 以前に見学したのですがもっと子細に見学したくてまた行きました。 今回行ったら偶然発掘調査中で普段では見られない地中に埋まった窯の外壁などが見られてとても良い経験が出来ました。 発掘調査後は埋め戻されるそうで今日だけしか見られませんと言われとても貴重な経験でした。 鹿児島の世界遺産で大きな炭焼き釜が保存されていました。 予想してたよりも遙かに大きく立派な歴史遺産でした。 無料の駐車場が有り見学には便利なところです。

(Translated by Google) It is one of the constituent assets of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industries," which was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site on July 5, 2015. This charcoal kiln was built by Nariakira Shimazu, the lord of the Satsuma domain, to produce charcoal (white charcoal) to be used as fuel for the Shuseikan Project.It is a large circular charcoal kiln, approximately 3 meters high and 6 meters in diameter, that people can stand in. The remains of a stone-built charcoal kiln remained. Heavy rains in the summer of 2019 caused a stone pile to collapse, and a landslide buried most of the charcoal kiln, including the promenade. Afterwards, restoration work was being carried out, but in March of this year, just as the work had just been completed, it collapsed again, and is currently covered with a sheet while the cause is being investigated. The surrounding area had been cleared of trees and was brighter than before, and we were able to see the nearby waterfall up close. (Original) 平成27年7月5日に世界文化遺産に登録された「明治日本の産業革命遺産製鉄・製鋼、造船、石炭産業」の構成資産の１つです。 薩摩藩主の島津斉彬が「集成館事業」の燃料となる木炭（白炭）を製造するために建設した炭窯で、高さ約3メートル・直径約6メートルの、人が立って入れる大きな円型の石積みの炭窯跡が残っていました。 令和元年夏の大雨で石積み崩落が発生し、さらに土砂崩れで遊歩道を含む炭窯の大部分が埋没してしまいました。その後、復旧工事が行われていましたが、終えたばかりだった今年3月に再び崩落してしまい、現在は原因調査中でシートに覆われていました。 周辺は以前より樹々が伐採され明るくなっていて、すぐ近くにある滝も間近で見ることができるようになっていました。

(Translated by Google) [7/8 (Friday)_05_World Cultural Heritage Site_1/5_Terayama charcoal kiln ruins_It was a pity that we could not actually tour] 7/8 (Friday). The couple's four-day trip to Kagoshima and three-day trip to Miyazaki starts today. My wife researched the world heritage sites in Kagoshima City in advance, and decided to take advantage of the opportunity to sightsee two minor sites that were not in Kagoshima City. Today we will be touring the ``Terayama Charcoal Kiln Ruins'' and ``Sekiyoshi Canal,'' which are located just between Kagoshima Airport and Kagoshima City. First of all, when we arrived at the Terayama Charcoal Kiln Ruins, there was not a single car parked, so we both thought, ``Maybe it's not popular after all'' as we walked along. The Terayama charcoal kiln is covered with a black vinyl cover and cannot be seen. This seems to be the result of the landslides in 2019. The stones of the charcoal kiln that were removed have been placed side by side nearby, and 3G photography has been taken so that they can be restored to their original state. I understand the circumstances, but there is no mention of the current situation on Kagoshima City's official website, but it was written in general reviews. Kagoshima City should make efforts to properly communicate the current situation and ensure that visitors are not disappointed. I was fortunate enough to be able to see the monument to Mr. Saigo's land cultivation, but my wife was posing with her hands up from beginning to end. All I can say is that I am disappointed. (Original) 【7/8（金）_05_世界文化遺産_1/5_寺山炭窯跡（てらやますみがまあと）_実質見学できず残念でした】 7/8（金）。今日から夫婦の鹿児島四日間宮崎三日間の旅行がスタート。 事前に家内が鹿児島市の世界遺産を調べ、鹿児島市内でなくマイナーな二つもせっかくだから観光しようとなり、 ちょうど鹿児島空港から鹿児島市内の間にある「寺山炭窯跡」と「関吉の疎水溝」を今日は見学します。 まずは「寺山炭窯跡」に着くと、駐車が一台もなく「やはり人気がないのかね」と二人とも不安に歩いて行くと、 寺山炭窯には黒いビニールカバーがかけられ見ることができません。2019年の土砂災害の影響のようです。 外された炭窯の石は近くに並べて置かれ、3G撮影をしているため元の通りに復元できるそうです。 その事情は分かりますが、鹿児島市の公式HPには現況の記載がなく、一般の口コミには書かれていました。 鹿児島市はきちんと現況を伝え、見学者ががっかりしないように努めるべきです。 私は幸いに西郷さんの開墾の記念碑が観られて良かったですが、家内は終始お手上げポーズをしていました。 残念の一言に尽きます。

A shaded walk through ravines with the option to take the old stairs to the plateaus. The castle is actually islands made from erosion that were natural fortified dwellings a long time ago. You may also see caves leftover from the wartime. A nice detour if you walk from the museum to the historic town

Grass hadn't been cut. Trails not maintained, broken steps, broken handrails, overgrown, etc. It seems abandoned. would have been nice if the locals just took care of the place. Disappointing. My wife couldn't wait to get out of there.

It's interesting as an historical memorial. and the nature walk in nice.

great castle of ancient Tiran 600 years ago Muromati era

(Translated by Google) Number 198 on the list of the 100 Famous Castles, this castle was built during the Nanboku-cho period (around the 14th century) by Shimazu Tadakane, a branch of the Shimazu clan. It served as a key stronghold in the southwestern part of the Satsuma Domain, used for defense against foreign enemies and regional control. A typical mountain castle, it was built on a hillside and consisted of a main castle (Honmaru), a second castle, and a third castle, fortified with moats and earthen ramparts. With the consolidation of Satsuma Domain rule in the 17th century, its military use declined, and the castle gradually fell into disuse. Currently, only traces of the stone walls, earthen ramparts, and moats remain at the castle ruins, which have been designated a historical site of Kagoshima Prefecture. From Kagoshima Station, take a bus to the entrance of the Peace Special Agents Museum. You can also take a taxi or walk for about 30 minutes. Buses to and from Kagoshima City are infrequent, so be aware of your travel time. It's recommended to travel by car to experience the charm of Kyushu's southern tip. The slope at the castle entrance is slippery, so exercise caution when ascending. (Original) 續100名城編號198，建立於南北朝時代（約14世紀），由 島津氏分家・島津忠兼所建，作為薩摩藩西南部的重要據點，用來防禦外敵與控制地方。規模為典型的「山城」，依山勢而建，有主郭（本丸）、二之郭、三之郭等區域，並以壕溝和土壘加固。到17世紀薩摩藩統治鞏固後，軍事用途減弱，逐漸廢城。目前城跡只留有石垣遺跡、土壘、壕溝等痕跡，被指定為鹿兒島縣的史跡。 從鹿兒島車站搭乘公車到達和平特工博物館入口，可以搭乘計程車也可以徒步約30分鐘抵達，往返鹿兒島市區的公車不多要注意乘車時間。建議自行乘車前往也可以造訪九州南端的風情。 城跡登城口的山坡有滑動狀況，登城時要多加小心。

Just go and expérience it yourself.

(Translated by Google) When Shimazu Tadahisa entered the country, Eishiro Tadanobu ruled Chiran, but later it was passed down to Shimazu Tadamune's third son, Sada Tadamitsu, and became the Sada clan's castle. During the feudal period, it was one of the outer castles. The castle grounds are made up of Honmaru, Kurano Castle, Ima Castle, and other castles, with dry moats surrounding the castle walls. I visited the castle in 2020, and it is a national historic site with plenty of information boards and signs. (Original) 島津忠久入国の際、頴娃四郎忠信が知覧を領したが、その後、島津忠宗3男、佐田忠光となり佐田氏の居城となる。 藩政期には外城の一つ。 城域は本丸、蔵の城、今城などで城間に空堀をめぐらせている。 2020年訪城したが国史跡で案内板、標識など充実していた。

A potentially really nice park but the Buddhist carvings are closed. They say to go to the lookout but that is also under repairs

A great place to visit.

Amazing art!

Nothing

(Translated by Google) Located in Iwaya Park. It is a very scenic park with a lot of nature. There are eight Buddha statues, two in separate locations and six in clusters. Like the Buddha statues at Tatsukoku Bishamon-do Hall in Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate Prefecture, some of them have been so weathered that they are no longer recognizable. However, there are few places where you can see this many magaibutsu statues, so it's worth it. (Original) 岩屋公園にあります。かなり自然豊かな公園で風光明媚です。磨崖仏は8つあり2つは離れた所にあり6つはまとまってあります。岩手県平泉町にある達谷窟毘沙門堂の磨崖仏同様大分風化されておりわからないものもある。だがこれだけの磨崖仏見れる所は少ないので価値ありますね。

(Translated by Google) "Kamakura Period Rock-Carved Buddha" It's near Iwaya Park (ΦωΦ) I got 10 mosquito bites in October! Insect bites are common in the summer. (Original) 「鎌倉時代の磨崖仏」 岩屋公園の近くです(ΦωΦ) １０月に蚊に刺されましたw10箇所！ 夏は虫に刺されます。

(Translated by Google) If you search for Shimizu Magaibutsu Group (Google), the entrance will take you to a place where there is no parking lot. I think it's a hit at the real entrance! It was Iwaya Park. If you search for it, it will guide you to the parking lot. It's free. The park is large, with lots of greenery and rivers of water, making it a pleasant stroll. It was my first time seeing the Magaibutsu, and it was quite a sight to behold! ️ Along the way, there were some spots that were impassable due to precautions against landslides. (Original) 清水磨崖仏群で　検索すると　　(Google)　入口が　駐車場の　ないところに　案内してくれます。 本当の入口で　当たりと思いますが！ 岩屋公園でした　検索すると　駐車場に　案内してくれます。無料です。 公園も広く　緑もたくさんあって　かわも流れて　気持ち良く散策できました。 磨崖仏も　はじめて　見たのですが　なかなか　見ごたえありました‼️ 途中　崖崩れ　注意のため　通れなくなっている箇所もありました。

Very long long street with so many Stores and Cafes. A lot of product, locals and abroad. Just make sure your money is enough, because its worth it to spend your money.

The best shopping area in Kagoshima Shops and restaurants with covered, suitable for all weather conditions

Very good variety of products

Variety.

A long shopping street with various kinds of shops, ranging from Japanese restaurants, convenience stores, 100yen shops, to toy shops, book stores and boutiques.

A lively and vibrant street even during nighttime

Ok

Street shopping with cover however there are many empty stores. Quality of shops and products are not really high.

(Translated by Google) The traditional shopping street provides a good place for shopping. If you want to take a rest, there are various restaurants and beverage shops where you can stop to soothe your tired feet. There are Kagoshima local products for souvenirs. Although it is not as large as the shopping streets in big cities, it is enough to spend most of the day. (Original) 傳統商店街，提供購物好地方，要休息亦有各樣食店，飲品店可停留去舒緩疲倦雙足。有鹿兒島土產可作手信，雖然不及大城市的商店街面積大，但足夠消磨大半天了。

(Translated by Google) This street has a lot of shops and buildings with a deep atmosphere, making it a great place for a stroll! (Original) こちらの通りは結構ディープな雰囲気のお店や建物があり散歩にはいい！

(Translated by Google) It's a very nice shopping street with souvenir shops and a variety of other shops. (Original) お土産屋さんもあり、いろいろなお店があるためすごくいい商店街。

(Translated by Google) The skin was also crispy I also asked for more sauce when ordering. Wait in line to enter the store When I finished eating, no one was waiting. It was delicious (Original) 皮もパリッとしてました タレも注文の時に多めでお願いしました 行列で並んで入店 食べ終わった時は、誰も待って無かったです 美味しかったです

(Translated by Google) I was able to use the national travel support, so I bought a lunch box. I had the impression that the eel in Western Japan was grilled directly, but this eel is more of an East Japanese type of eel that is steamed and then grilled, so it was fluffy and delicious even in a bento box. (Original) 全国旅行支援が使えたので、お弁当を購入しました。西日本のうなぎは直接焼いてるイメージだったのですが、こちらのうなぎは東日本寄りで蒸してから焼くタイプらしく、お弁当でもふっくら美味しかったです◎

(Translated by Google) It's a thriving city. There are lots of places to have fun! And there are places with delicious food too! (Original) 栄えている街。遊ぶところたくさん！ ご飯も美味しいところがありますね！

This is a great place to hang out, for foreign residents and locals alike. There are always interesting and unique events happening here. The staff are very friendly and helpful, but English is not their strong point, so you may need some help communicating. I rented a room for my own event here as well. It was a reasonable price and not too difficult to reserve.

Great center. Great opportunity to work/volunteer helping a vulnerable population immigrants and children who are the most valuable generation.

We are a volunteer anykind the leader commander.

Quiet place to teach and study but lacking air conditioning in the main area, be sure to take your own fan.

Nice quiet place and their Japanese classes are better than anywhere else.

Best place to stay for student exchange

Good place. There is a parking behind the building

(Translated by Google) This is Kirishima Shrine, although people from overseas often post reviews misunderstanding it as Kirishima Shrine. There is no parking lot, and you cannot enter by car. (Original) ここはよく海外の方が霧島神宮と間違えて口コミ投稿されていますが霧島神社です 駐車場無し、車での進入は出来ません

(Translated by Google) A small shrine in Hayato Town that is often mistaken for Kirishima Shrine, located at the top of a steep hill. Tagami. Even taxis and locals didn't seem to know about it. The view from the hill is a nice countryside view. (Original) よく、霧島神宮と間違われる、急坂を登ったところにある隼人町の小さな神社。田神。 タクシーや地元の方ですら、知らなかったみたい。 丘からの景色が田舎景色で良い。

(Translated by Google) (2024/11/16) Arrived on Saturday at 11am. Despite the light rain, there were quite a number of families and visitors attending the Shichi-Go-San Shrine. (Original) （2024/11/16） 土曜日11時に到着。小雨降る天気のなかで七五三参りの家族や参拝客がまぁまぁ来られていた。

(Translated by Google) Tourists should be aware that this is a different location from Kirishima Shrine. (Original) 霧島神宮とは別の場所なので観光客は注意が必要。

(Translated by Google) It was a beautiful shrine (Original) 美しい神社でした

(Translated by Google) I've been to many shrines here and there, so when I compare them, I find them to be solemn and like power spots, but I'm not that impressed. It was a normal shrine that you could walk around in 15 minutes, and there was no place to walk around. (Original) あちこちの神社を訪れたことがあるので、比べてみると、確かに厳かでパワースポット的なものを感じるが、そんなに感動するほどではない。15分もあれば、ひと回りできてしまい、特に歩いて散策するところもないので拍子抜けする普通の神社でした。

(Translated by Google) It's a solemn atmosphere. The air feels different. (Original) 厳かな雰囲気です。空気が違うように感じます。

(Translated by Google) The building was built in 1883 as the prefectural industrial hall, and has since been used as the city hall, prefectural museum, and archaeological museum, and is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Although it is currently closed and access is restricted due to its age, it is said to be the second oldest existing stone building in Kagoshima Prefecture, after the World Cultural Heritage Shoko Shuseikan. (Original) 明治 16年（1883年）に県の興業館として建設され、その後には市役所、県立博物館、県立博物館考古資料館として使われてきた建物で、国の登録有形文化財です。 現在は老朽化のため閉鎖されて立ち入りも規制されていますが、鹿児島県に現存する石造建築物では、世界文化遺産の「尚古集成館」に次いで2番目に古いそうです。

(Translated by Google) Next to Terukuni Shrine, there is a western-style building. Stone pillars, arches. The exterior wall is mottled. Sunshine, clear. The sky is blue. Went to the toilet and met by chance. Architecture, sense of history. Pass by and take photos. Feelings, traces of time. (Original) 照國神社旁，洋樓。 石柱，拱門。外牆，斑駁。 陽光，晴朗。天空，湛藍。 上廁所，巧遇。建築，歷史感。 路過，拍照。感受，歲月痕跡。

(Translated by Google) Former Prefectural Kogyokan. Information boards indicate that it is an archaeological museum, and it is a valuable stone building built in the Meiji period that has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country.In front of you is planted the original plant of the cycad tree in which sperm was first discovered in the world in 1896 by Dr. Seiichiro Ikeno of the Imperial University College of Agriculture (now the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Tokyo). Currently, it is closed due to earthquake resistance issues and entry is prohibited. (Original) 旧県立興業館。案内板等にも考古資料館として案内されていますが、明治時代に建てられた貴重な石造の建物で国の登録有形文化財に指定され、目の前には1896年に帝国大学農科大学（現在の東京大学農学部）の池野成一郎博士が世界で初めて精子を発見したソテツの本株が植えられています。 現在では耐震性の問題から閉鎖されており、立ち入り禁止となっています。

(Translated by Google) I couldn't go inside the building, but it was a nice old Western building (*´∀`*)✨ I think you can enjoy it even more if you go inside the building. (Original) 建物中には入れませんが昔の西洋建築で素敵でした(*´∀`*)✨ 建物の中に入れたらもっと楽しめると思います✨

(Translated by Google) It is a historical building There is a rare cycad in front of the building. (Original) 歴史建造物です 建物の前にはめずらしいソテツがあります

(Translated by Google) It is in ruins and I hope it can be restarted. (Original) 荒廢中，希望能再重啟。

(Translated by Google) There is a Sakurajima explosion memorial near the entrance. (Original) 入り口付近に桜島爆発記念碑があります。

Beautiful building, but open @13:00 on this trip.

Short walk from the ferry terminal. It’s a nice little shrine with ample energy and melancholy. Walk further up a path to find the standing stone with haiku carved into it.

Tsukiyomi shrine is known as the biggest shrine available on Sakurajima island, but don't expect too much : compared to other shrines and temples in Japan, this one is pretty small. Nevertheless, you should definitely come by if you visit Sakurajima as the entrance is five minutes away from the docks. There, you can enjoy a very relaxed atmosphere and some sakura trees if you come at the right time :) Unfortunately, that's about it. Sure, you can climb some strairs to enjoy a nice view on the sea, and buy shrine-related souvenirs (however, note that the office is closed most of the time)... and that's it ! Tsukiyomi shrine is, in a nutshell, a nice, rusty, country-styled shrine where you will probably stay 15-20 minutes before going back to civilization to explore some more !

Nice ❤️

A small shrine with just a few minutes walk from the ferry pier. It is calm, beautiful and well kept.

Shrine directly opposite ferry entrance. Is slightly uphill and has a viewing platform if you follow the signs

A small shrine close to the ferry terminal. A short flight of stairs will take you past lanterns and up to the temple. The ceremonial washing station has its water through a unique dragon head. Unfortunately there is no ema board display here. Also, there are better viewing areas around the island. One for the locals.

Quiet shrine, well worth viewing

A nice shrine with goshuin.

(Translated by Google) Kagoshima Prefecture Gokoku Shrine is an eternal place located about 15 minutes by bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station and about 8 minutes on foot from the bus stop. You can feel the history from the stone marker, and the entrance to the parking lot is on the right side of the stairs with quite a few steps.It's quite a steep slope, but you can climb it to the shrine grounds. The grounds are spacious and quiet, typical of Gokoku Shrine, and are well-maintained to make it easy for people with walking disabilities to pass through. Step by step, proceed toward the shrine, then go up the slope to the shrine. They prayed carefully, folding their hands in front of the enshrined spirits. You can see that the jet-black worship hall, typical of Gokoku Shrine, has been well-maintained. I was able to politely receive a goshuin stamp at the shrine office on the left. (Original) 鹿児島中央駅からバスで15分ほど、バス停から徒歩8分ほどに鎮座する悠久の地、鹿児島県護国神社。石標から歴史を感じ、なかなか段差のある階段の右手に駐車場の入り口があり、なかなかきつい坂ですが登って境内へ。護国神社らしい広大な境内と静粛さ、足の悪い方でも通行しやすいように整備された敷地。一歩一歩、拝殿に向かって進み、スロープを上がって拝殿へ。祀られる御霊の前で手を合わせ丁寧に参拝されて参りました。護国神社らしい漆黒の拝殿は手入れが大切になされてきたことがわかります。左手の社務所で丁寧に御朱印も拝受できました。

(Translated by Google) In addition to hand-written goshuin, there are also paper-delivered goshuin. As a worshiper, I feel at ease as I am treated with courtesy. This was my second visit from Fukuoka City. There is also a free parking lot 🅿️, so you can feel free to visit us. (Original) 直書き御朱印の他に、紙渡し御朱印もあります。丁寧なご対応をしてくださり、参拝者として心が和みます。福岡市から、2回目のお参りをさせて頂きました。無料駐車場🅿️もありますので、気軽にお参りできるところもありがたいです。

(Translated by Google) I visited around 11:00 AM on a weekday.🙇🏻‍♀️ There were few people there, so I was able to visit without having to wait in line! The first thing that caught my eye was the black torii gate.⛩️ It was unusual and impressive! The spacious, open spaces around the approach, grounds, and main hall were so calming.✨ The weather was nice and breezy, perfect for visiting. I was delighted to receive the beautifully written goshuin (temple seal) with a poem attached.☺️ It's easy to visit by car, and the temple is barrier-free, so even wheelchair users can visit.◎ 🖌️Goshuin: They will write it for you at the office. Pre-written notes are also available. 🚗Parking: Free parking is available on site. (Original) 平日の11時頃にお邪魔しました🙇🏻‍♀️ 人は少なく並ぶ事なく、参拝できました！ 1番最初に目が入ったのが、黒い鳥居です⛩️ 珍しくて印象的でした！ 参道、境内、本殿まわりなど、広くて、開けた空間に心が落ち着きます✨ 天気も良く、風も通り参拝日和でした。 御朱印は字も美しく詩付きで拝受できて嬉しかったです☺️ 車での訪問がしやすく、バリアフリー設備がある為、車椅子の方でも参拝可能です◎ 🖌️御朱印：社務所で書いてくれます。書き置きもあります。 🚗駐車場：敷地内に無料駐車場あります。

(Translated by Google) I've been visiting this shrine often since I started collecting goshuin ✨ In addition to the special goshuin, I also get handwritten goshuin because I want to receive Emperor Meiji's poem 😌🙏 It's a shrine I personally like because they also have lion dances during New Year's 😌🙏⛩️ (Original) 御朱印巡りを始めてからよくお参り✨特別御朱印以外でも明治天皇の御歌を拝受したくて手書き御朱印を頂いてます😌🙏 お正月は獅子舞踊りもあり個人的好きな神社です😌🙏⛩️

(Translated by Google) This was my second visit. The war museum has been renovated, so I was able to see it properly this time. The vivid relics make me think about peace. I am grateful to our ancestors. (Original) 2回目の訪問です。戦争資料館が新しくなり今回しっかり見れました。生々しい遺品、平和を考えさせてくれます。先人に感謝です。