Top 50 things to do and attractions in Kirishima

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.

nice Island reachable in 15min by ferry from Kagoshima. The area to visit is very large therefore is better to rent a bike o a car. We only visited the nearest area to the port where the main attractions are located and it was very nice. The sunset is spectacular from there

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.

We took the ferry over and enjoyed the views from the top deck. Once you are at the base of the volcano, there are several viewing platforms and trails. There are also bathrooms, a small museum and a few vendors. It was a great experience seeing the volcano up close!

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.

Was super busy during golden week. Huge like to pray, but still plenty of parking. Not a ton to see but still a beautiful shrine.

We visited Kirishima Jingu during our trip to Kagoshima, and it was truly one of the most serene and memorable stops. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Kirishima, the shrine felt like a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life. The long path through the trees, flanked by towering torii gates and old cedars, created a calming, almost mystical approach to the shrine grounds. The bright vermilion colors of the shrine buildings stood out beautifully against the green forest backdrop. Even though it was a bit of a climb up the stone steps, it was totally worth it. The architecture is intricate and well preserved, and we learned that parts of the complex are designated national treasures. We even found the sacred cedar tree that’s said to be over 800 years old. We also stopped by a small observation deck nearby where we caught a view of the surrounding mountains—and on clear days, you can apparently even see Sakurajima. There’s a peaceful energy around the whole area, and it really felt like a spiritual experience. Highly recommend spending at least 1–2 hours here if you’re in the region. It’s not just a visit—it’s a moment to slow down and appreciate nature, history, and tradition.

Beautiful shrine. Ample parking. Restaurants and cafes below the shrine, although I didn’t go to them. The surrounding wilderness is lovely with some light hiking options.

Krishna Shrine is a nice shrine located past the large Tori Gates at the entrance of the city, it takes about 5-10 minutes I believe to get to the parking center. It is located outside of the city. The parking lot is rather large, I believe. Currently the Shrine is under renovations but it still looks rather beautiful and the locals are all supporting the rebuild project. I would recommend this place if you’re looking for somewhere nice to go in Kirishima.

Kirishima Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located deep in the mountains of southern Japan. Surrounded by lush nature, it has a sacred and spiritual atmosphere, and is deeply connected to Japanese mythology.

Very beautiful shrine. I missed last time due to bus schedule and back and visit this time. Quiet and grand.

not bad too far less bus my suggesttion is rent 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.

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.

This place is not far from the Kagoshima's city center. It's a garden, once lived by a Prince. Frankly, for admission of 1600y, I don't really think it's worth it. There weren't much to see or experience. Even Sakurajima wasn't clear due to the bad weather even tho it was no fault of the garden. But you'd expect to experience more even if they're wasn't a good Volvano to see. If time is a concern, I think we can safely say skip this garden.

We came here mostly to have a nice view of the vulcano and that did not disappoint. You can also visit the old japanese house and the cute cat shrine. I would say the ticket is a bit expensive.

Very pretty gardens with scenic views of the volcano. There were walking trails with plenty of restrooms. The restaurant we ate at was very good. Numerous stores for shopping.

This is a pretty nice hike. I gave up halfway because of a very poor choice of shoes, but the view was pretty spectacular even from where I was.

Mountains are great! Great views, seems like a popular destination on a normal, fair weathered weekend. Had to park in the second parking lot at 10 am. Cute cute gift shop filled with Kirishima specialities on site too. The information desk at the Ebino Eco Center was able to communicate with me, too. The staff member marked up a map for me, showing what trails were closed due to "level 1" volcanic activity. Also, I was the only Westerner I ran into whole hiking the mountains. Ran into two different groups while walking through an easier course though.

Kirishima Kinkowan National Park is truly a place of breathtaking beauty and unforgettable landscapes. From volcanic craters and mystical lakes to lush forests and open grasslands, every corner of this park feels like stepping into a different world. The panoramic views of Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, and the surrounding mountains are simply awe-inspiring, especially at sunrise or sunset when the colors of the sky reflect off the lakes and sea. The sense of wonder you feel here is hard to describe—it’s a place where nature’s raw power and delicate beauty coexist in perfect harmony. Transportation Info By Train & Bus: • From Kagoshima-Chuo Station, take the JR Nippo Line to Kirishima-Jingu Station (approx. 75-90 minutes, about 1,170 yen). • From Kirishima-Jingu Station, local buses run to various parts of the national park, including Ebino Kogen and Kirishima Shrine. • However, bus services are limited, and some areas require transfers or long waits, especially outside peak seasons. By Car (Highly Recommended): • From Kagoshima City, driving to Kirishima Kinkowan National Park takes around 1 hour 30 minutes via Route 223 or Kyushu Expressway (Mizobe IC exit). • Having your own car gives you the flexibility to explore hidden scenic spots, hot springs, and remote trails, which are difficult to access by public transport. • Parking is available at most major attractions inside the park, including Ebino Kogen, Kirishima Shrine, and Onami Ike Crater Lake.

This whole place is magical. A must go!

Yeah this one is always gonna be good. Some volcano warnings so be careful to check before driving or going. Pay attention to trail heads and timings

Interesting, an 800 year old tree

One of the most beautiful places Ive been.

As of February 2024, there are 23 large art installments in the Kirishima Open Air Museum. It was a fun two hours or so trying to find all the art pieces. Especially trying to look for the eight black dogs. (Was only able to find up to 5.) There are also other installments without numbers that are interesting as well and are shown on the map. Most of the artwork seems to have been placed in 1999 or 2000, so they are over 20 years old…with that being said, they are being kept nice and clean. The newest piece was placed in 2012, so we could be expecting more pieces to be added in the future.

Lovely art park with a lot of outdoor installations. The indoor exhibition area is rather small. There is also a cafe restaurant at the entrance area. Good for a 1 hour stay if you are around the area.

Good place to see open air modern arts from all over the world. The place is a bit far from Kagoshima city but not so far from the airport. You can enjoy the drive too. The entrance fee for outdoor museum only is very chap. There is also a lovely cafe restaurant.

Every website and Google showed that the facility would be open today (a random Tuesday) but when we showed up, a small sign said the museum was closed, which was a shame. Many other people came too and were disappointed to see that the museum was closed despite Google and other websites indicating that it would be open. Maintaining communication with the public is essential, especially given that many people come from far away to visit the museum and it’s also in a more remote location. Sad to say we will not be able to visit again given its inconvenient location and the inaccurate online information.

A really nice experience if you're in the area. On a sunny day it is great to wander around and explore. Especially great for kids, make sure you don't miss the Gormley section!

There are outdoor and indoor exhibits. For the outdoor one, it is fun to go and find each peace of art on the way. There are many kids running and playing around. Quite a relaxing place.

Beautiful scenery and artwork. Staff is really friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Loved walking through the woods and the collection of art pieces exhibited there.

The airport was not a large one, but it also served international flights. Most of the shops and restaurants were in the local flight side, which was connected by a covered walkway. A free open foot hot bathing area decorated with a volcano was its signature. Carpark was always full and needed to spare some time to queue up. Entering the carpark was not constantly guided by staff, and drivers had to follow the sequence themselves. Along the main building, stops were allocated to private cars, buses, etc. But drivers also needed to wait because the stops were busy. The quality of the shops and eateries was fine. Some residents were attracted and spent here. The staff in the information counter could speak fluent English. Tourists should approach them for assistance instead of other staff working here because they might not answer your questions correctly. The custom for international flight was on the upper level. The entrance was usually crowded with a long queue as there was only a small buffering space for checking hand carried luggage before stepping into the restricted area. Only one shop was opened inside. Battery charging was provided free of charge. Toilets were clean and hygiene.

Visited in July 2025, Domestic Arrival only A quite normal and typical Japanese second tier city. Too bad I arrived on the last flight of the day that everything was already closed and had to hurry a bit to catch the bus to the city. One way trip to the downtown (Tenmonkan) costs 1500 yen and takes around 1 hour through an expressway that goes to the west of the city.

Good airport for US visitors. Very easy to move through. Good English signage. Flew ANA and their agents spoke English well. Their is an ANA lounge for those with star alliance gold that is very comfortable. Most flight announcements were in both Japanese and English. In short, like most Japanese airports, very easy to use and very punctual.

Free footbath outside the airport where the airport buses stop. Hot water and great place to sit while you wait for your flight. You can buy cute towels at the vending machine nearby to dry your feet.

It seems this airport is targeting mainly domestic flights, and only very few international flights are using this airport. So the domestic terminal facilities are much better than the small international terminal. There is a free foot spa outside the terminal building, just next to the airport shuttle bus stop.

In terms of typical Japanese airport styles, this is the best airport. Shops and restaurants and nice observation deck with convenience store and dotor coffee.

From Chuo Bus station to Airport, it only took us 1 hour travel. There are a lot of souvenir shops (that looks expensive), but also have a big family mart where we bought some famichiki. There is also a roof deck to see the planes, and beautiful flowers! Opting to fly to Tokyo was a breeze for us, and time saving too!

(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。

After visiting Sakurajima island I visited the aquarium and enjoyed seeing so many interesting marine species. It was a very family friendly environment especially the dolphin show. Though the seals looked thoroughly bored 🦭🦭

The Kagoshima Aquarium has a charming retro feel and is generally well maintained. One of the highlights is the view that greets you when the escalator leads straight into the center of the main tank. It’s a spectacular sight, though it might have been even more impactful if revealed later in the visit, as in the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The main tank itself is beautiful, featuring a smaller whale shark, several rays, and a variety of other fish. Beyond that, there are plenty of other exhibits showcasing fish, crustaceans, and jellyfish. The layout can feel a bit like a maze, with elevators connecting the different floors, which adds a sense of exploration. There’s even a dolphin show to enjoy. Overall, it’s a great aquarium and a worthwhile stop when visiting Kagoshima. The location is stunning, right by the sea with a view of the volcano in the background. Compared to the Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Kagoshima’s feels a bit expensive since the ticket prices are similar but Okinawa offers much more, especially its enormous main tank (about five times larger). Still, Kagoshima’s aquarium has its own unique atmosphere and likely fewer visitors, which makes for a more relaxed experience.

Entrance more expensive compared to regular museums. We caught the shark feeding time. The fish and ocean creatures are beautiful to watch. When you enter , check the time of each performance on the flyer so that you can attend.

Loved this aquarium. Great displays and habitats. The whale shark was the main draw for me. They waste no time in showing you that as it is the first thing you see. Awesome. Dolphins outside breaching the water and mesmerizing jelly fish tanks. Put this on yoir to do list in Kagoshima.

Aquarium was great, however only one small and relatively slow lift provides access to all floors for strollers and anyone with accessibility requirements.

So happy we came just in time to watch the dolphin show! I absolutely loved it!! Maybe the aquarium is not that big but it has a nice vibe, and it is immaculately clean so that the glass looks invisible. It was a very pleasant experience. I'd go there again just for dolphins ^^

The best dolphin show aquarium so far! The dolphins here have access to swim back into the bay area to enjoy wild life. I guess this makes them happier and smarter. The resting area has a significant window view of Sakura Island volcano. Good place to visit for a family trip.

Honestly, it was kind of nasty during this time of year. Lots of water bugs on top of the water and not easy to navigate around the trail. There was no one there when we stopped by. It wasn't that interesting to see and I believe there are better places to visit in and around this national park. I would just keep driving.

The “baths” are quite small. When we went the water was a bit too hot to go all the way in so we just splashed it on ourselves. It was nice but nothing special From what I know most onsen in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures don’t allow tattoos so this is an option for tattooed people in this area

Just above the parking there is one little pool with very hot water. The hot water comes out of the ground. There is a milky river flowing past the pool. It was a fun job for the kids to adjust the pool to perfect bathing temperature by redirecting a little stream. We all enjoyed the bath very much. There were only very few people.

Visited mid June and was amazing. I was surprised that they were no insects in the water. the place is beautiful, the water was really nice. And up going twice in the same day. I would like to go back in winter time

Of course free, unmanned onsens are great. But this onsen is great also because the water is really really good - though very hot! Also, the river next to the little onsen pool is an onsen river, so you can relax in the river to cool down. So good!!!!!!!!

I was there during Golden Week , extremely busy , overcrowded.

This is a hot spring River, not an actual onsen. You can go and soak your feet after going through the walking trail.

Great nostalgic place for photos, especially during the cherry blossoms time! However there isn’t much beyond that.

Small station in the middle of no where which still has some trains stopping. Seems to be popular with photographers

special lunchbox are sold in this station

It is a good place to go. Although this station already stopped to operate for years, all the structure and interior are in good condition.

Pleasant place

Great place for photos

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Water mixes with natural hot springs water during the fall. It's right off the road, with a few parking spots. Good for a quick stop for some scenic photos. There's a short trail for hiking down if you want to feel the water.

Really easy to access with car parking just on the road next to the pavilion. Nice place to sit and relax wine enjoying the sound of the falling water. You can see the unique stone formations formed by cooling lava behind the waterfall. Not the grandest waterfall but it’s not very often you can get to see one this effortlessly, and since parking was free as well and since there almost were no people, I’d happily stop by again next time I pass through.

This waterfall while small in scale, but it seems to be more impressive in person than seeing it from photos for me. The blue pond below with the constant stream makes great photography. Limited parking next to it.

It's the rock attracted me most! The fall itself is nice though it can't be compared with other bigger falls like the one in Nikko. The water is a bit blue and the rock in the bottom of the fall suggests the power of the fall. Good to stop by and have a look!

Very nice waterfall, beautiful colors too!

I was on my way to Onami Pond when I decided to pass by Maruo Waterfall. The waterfall is truly beautiful 😍😍

The one day bus pass it’s very convenient. you can get off at the 霧島溫泉市場，and walk 12 minutes passing the hiking trail entrance the Fall is right in front of you.

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.

Small art gallery in a nice building. A few well known western artists and Japanese artists. You can complete the viewings in 40 minutes to 1 hour.

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.

So glad God allowed me to climb this mountain I always wanted to climb. Is not an easy climb, but is really worth it.

Spectacular view all the way to the top🤟 Be sure to check the volcano info before climbing. The route is mixed with small volcanic stones and slippery sands. Mountain shoes are must!

Amazing walk. Highly recommend. Have good grip on your shoes or be prepared to take a couple slips and slides with regular trainers as there are a lot of loose rocks on the slope. Super fun walk, spectacular views. Was told by staff at the Visitor Centre that I could come back with my dog but they would have to stay on the leash the entire time. LOVED this. Would 100% do this again and connect surrounding routes for a longer walk. Enjoy!

Visited in late November; it was a most beautiful, fairly demanding hike in changing weather conditions. Although the path is rather steep the Takaharu-side and loose and trechearous on the Takachiho-gawara side, it‘s a doable and highly recommended hike; staggeringly beautiful out there, a feast for the soul.

3 hr hike in return a great view

Fun, not too long, challenging and amazing views

(Translated by Google) It was a beautiful place! ✨ It took me about an hour and 15 minutes to reach the summit one way. My friend took two hours, and based on other people's posts, I'd say it took about an hour and a half to two hours. There's a lot of scree and sand, so it's easy to trip or slip, so it's a good idea to wear sturdy shoes. As for clothing, I get hot easily, so I ended up getting so hot during the climb that I had to take off everything except my underwear, lol. Once you leave the forest, the grass-free climb begins. There's a sandy area on the left that looks like a path, but it's easier to climb the scree on the right. There are yellow 🟡 markers on the rocks, so use them to guide you to the summit! ✨ On the second mountain, there are some broken ropes and fallen stakes, so be careful when climbing. The views were incredible. A reward only those who make it to the top can enjoy! I've wanted to see Ten-no-Sakahoko for about six years, so it feels amazing to finally have my dream come true! ^ ^ The orb-like ball was visible in almost every photo! ✨ Truly a power spot! 🙏 Of course, my muscles are sore! ^ ^ lol (Original) とても綺麗なトコロでした✨ 片道所要時間は私は１時間と１５分ほどで山頂へ。友人は２時間かけて山頂に来ましたし、他の方の投稿を見る限り１時間30〜２時間程度ではないかなと思います。 ガレ岩や砂地がとても多いので足を取られたり滑ったりしますので、しっかりした靴は履いた方が良いかと。 服装に関しては私が暑がりなこともあってか、登ってる最中に体の熱が上がり、肌着以外全部脱ぎました笑 森を抜けると草もない山登りがスタートします。 左側に道らしき砂地がありますが、右のガレ岩を登った方が楽です。 黄色🟡のマーカーが岩についていますのでそれを頼りに登頂を目指してください✨ ２個目の山はロープが切れているところや杭が倒れてるところがありますので気をつけて登られてください。 景色はとても格別でした。登り切った人だけが見られるご褒美ですね！天の逆鉾は6年前ほどからずっと見たかったので今回夢が叶って最高の気持ちです^ ^ オーブみたいな玉がほとんどの写真に写ってました✨さすがパワースポット🙏 身体はもちろん絶賛筋肉痛ですけどね^ ^ww

The women working at this information center were very helpful to me! It was raining and I wasn't sure if a local spot was open so they called ahead and checked for me. I rented an English audio guide to the shrines which made them even more interesting! They also sold local products. I had a wonderful time! : )

The staff can communicate well using English. This is quite useful for tourists like us. The staff is also can clearly advise us based on our trip plan. Furthermore, the place allowed us to deposit our baggage there, while we tour around. The only thing is that, it is a short distance from the bus stop. There is only a small sign post leading to this place. We almost not aware of its presence.

This area is beautiful. The grounds are well kept (both by members as well as respectful public - thank you!). The view from above is also very nice. (I visited for New Year's ~ SO crowded but not bad ~ parking was the only challenge.)

Helpful staff, an interesting diorama of the Kirishima Mountains and Geopark, local products for sale, and lots of information about the area.

Very nice and helpful visitor center

Very helpful English speaking staff.

Kind staffs. Free foot bath.

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.

I know this place is quite rural and that is mostly for tourists, but the prices are quite merciless. There wasn’t much to do here either, they seemingly also charge for the foot bath?? There are lots of other similar places around Kyushu for better value. I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here again.

Just a small foot spa with a souvenir shop. There are two restaurants there but closes at 17:00. Meanwhile, there is still two or three choices outside the market.

Cute location with food cooked in onsen water. The pork chop place on the first floor is good

Small market with a grocery store and a few restaurants. You can also take a foot bath and get some onsen steamed food.

Good place to spend time and relax snd buy some things

You can relax in the footbath. The price is also reasonable. It is only one coin Japanese yen.

A lot of local produce are available here. The snacks souvenir are not particularly special nor worth buying.

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

We came here a weekday afternoon at around 2pm and it was a pity that most activities have already ended. We managed to feed some sheeps and horses. There were large grass fields which was perfect for children to just run around. Do not miss out on their ice cream while you are there.

People are so nice at this farm & we were greeted warmly on our way in & out. We happen to visit on a holiday weekend so there is live music and a lot of food stands. We didn’t have cash but wanted to buy fresh pudding from a stall and the staff was so kind & walked us over to their supermarket so we could pay. The fresh pudding is probably the best we’ve had too! We also got to try cow milking experience, completely for free! Got to see a lot of animals & enjoy the music. Overall such a therapeutic and fun place suitable for kids and adults!

Despite the weather, it was perfect for a picnic on the grass overlooking the Takachiho mountains – and the entrance was free! Plenty of parking down below, but be prepared for a bit of a hike up to the farm. We saw cows, horses, and sheep, and even got to try milking and horse riding. The soft cream and fresh custard were a must-try! After lunch, the foot spa was the ultimate chill experience.

Very nice place to relax with familly. There are a restaurant, gift shop, cake, ice cream for quick snack. Their fermented butter was amazing. Also, you can have an experience in feeding the lamb and observe the cow milking process. Although, there is no specific playground, we can relax and play on the open grassfield. All in all it was an pleasant experience.

Nice place. There is small gift shop to buy ice cream, snack and milk or gift but I didn't see any activities there. May be i arrive before closing

Only a few sheeps were in the ranch, may be the outdoor temperature was low. There are expectional restaruants for lunch and a large souvenir shop with fresh and delicious dairy products like fresh milk, yogurt and cheese, which are worth a visit. Self-driving is recommended. Parking lots are plenty. It takes a 10 minutes gentle upslope walk from the parking area to the ranch.

You can milk cows here at 11am and 2pm on weekends. For other workshops such as ice cream making / butter making, remember to call 3 days in advance to book your appointment. There is a small food court selling curry dishes and a yakiniku restaurant located within the farm. If you'd like to try something else, there are some eateries nearby too!

This is our second visit to Japan and this is the best Tonkatsu we have tasted. So fresh and beautifully cooked. Recommend the house speciality pork cutlet with charcoal and cocca crumb - delicious! We had to wait outside for about 15mins at 7pm on a Friday night but it was worth it. Most seating was along a counter but a couple of rooms were available fro groups. Staff were attentive and friendly.

We were lucky to find 2 seats at this place, cause usually is always full, sadly we were late to try the shabu-shabu cause the place was closing soon. We took two kurobuta Katsu sets with the black breading, the pork was really tender and juicy, they offer miso or katsuo signature sauce for the Katsu. Also two different dressing for the cabbage, the soup had pork chunks and mushrooms, everything was delicious. Price are in the range of the other kurobuta serving places and the stars was kind and helpful, they have English menu.

Exactly the kind of place we hoped to find here in Kagoshima Oishi! 😋 We had been recommended to try the black pork. And it was very good. Arrived around midday without a reservation. Shown to a bench table (2 next to each other). QR code got us a menu in English, and the sauces were helpfully labelled in English too 🥰 My black pork set lunch was delicious 😋 The pork crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Homemade dipping sauce was very good, but I found the miso sauce even better ☺️ Pickles, rice bowl and miso soup all tasty. Ebisu beer (Oishi!) and a shochu tasting for drinks Great service. Reasonably priced. Highly recommended

Amazing food at very, very reasonable prices. The kurobuta was excellent; would highly recommend the sirloin (~¥3000) set meal. As other reviews have noted, the accompanying condiments are exceptional. Tiny gripe: the draft beers are a little small for the price. Feels a tiny bit like gouging. Which is weird, given the decent prices for everything else! If I come back to Kago, I'm coming back here.

Ordered both sesame and normal black pork katsu. This is the best pork katsu I had - crunchy on the outer, juicy on the inner. Tried all the 3 sauces and still preferred their home made sauce which brought out the taste of the pork. We also ordered a lunch time special of black pork shabu shabu to go with. It also came with 3 sauces and the japanese style sauce is surprisingly better than the sesame ponzu, or the salt sauce.

The ambience is warm and the room we sat in is decorated like an old Japanese home. We ordered the black crusted pork loin and fillet tonkatsu because of their varying amount of fat. It is a utter disappointment. The crust falls off the meat readily and before eating the meat looks not juicy like normal pork cutlets but bone dry. I don’t know why perhaps the meat is too overcooked. The service is good but a little rushed. They have to clear the table for the next customers. Nice atmosphere but the food disappoints! Service acceptable because they are busy!

Very tiny restaurant, i think they can accomodate up to 10 people. So be prepared to wait (i was quite lucky in that regard). I got the pork tonkatsu and the pork was cooked quite nicely (however it could have used a bit of seasoning). Sides to the dish were also quite tasty and so was ice cream

Beautiful place to visit

This was so cold. Overall I still loved it! It was so nice and the view was awesome. My brother Joe and I went over and we loved it. Although we were walking in mud all the way we still recommend it to you!

great nature, lovely up there 👆♥️ brings back memories 🤣

I did not see Eijiro Kirishima, I am very disappointed.

Cool place

Beautiful.

Wonderland lake

A pretty interesting museum which shows the site of an 9.5 thousand year old civilization. Costs 320 yen to enter the museum but outside area which is probably more interesting is free. Great place for picnic and some English information is scattered throughout the site

Hmm did i just take the wrong route? nope! Great Museum in the middle of nowhere. We were not sure if to go there, just a few signs showed the way to a road that normally would lead to nowhere. But then a huge museum with lovely detailed exhibition pieces of an japanese Jomon(B.C.) settlement in this area. Even if its not in english, its worth going there. The staff was also very kind and you can produce your own Jomon stuff with your kids! Go there, you will love it.

Great place, museum is nice and exhaustive! The staff is very helpful and kind, the exhibitions are fun and plentiful. A must. The outside is free and only the museum is not. It’s so nice walking around!

Great little museum, that I spent about 2 hours at. The special exhibition and 20 minute movie are all in Japanese but they have made a great effort to translate the main exhibition into English (but you do need a smartphone to see it). I would really recommend watching some of the videos of Jomon cooking which are a bit of a parody of all the Japanese cooking shows. They have also managed to contextualise the Jomon time period giving me a great sense of when it was all happening, which I feel sometimes gets lost in museums. Once you're done looking at the inside, you still have all the reproductions of the buildings to look around outside and preserved areas of the excavation. Definitely worth a visit!

Extremely interesting site and museum concerning the stone age culture of southern Kyushu and the Jomon period in Japan in general. Houses of several cultural periods have been rebuilt, especially focusing on the large settlement found here from 9500 years ago. This is one of the, if not the, largest settlement discovered from the Jomon period in Japan. The museum is very interesting and impressive, and provides an in-depth guide accessible by smart phone. To get here from Kagoshima we took a local train to Kirishima center, and then taxi. It is definitely worth the trip.

Just beautiful location! Friendly and informative staff. Great area of interest with lots of history being collected, studied, and shared.

A MUST visit especially the museum. We had a lot of fun checking out the historical remains in the field shelters, the recreation of the village and we spent so much time in the museum as it had amazing artefacts, a very cool animation show, and very interactive exhibits. Everything is free except the museum but that costs only 320yen. The staff there are very welcoming and friendly. Most explanations are in Japanese but there is enough English audio and texts to understand the basic information.

Providing inaccurate information is my main dissatisfaction. I visited the Information Centre in the afternoon of Sept 9th, 2018 and a male staffer was not very helpful when I asked about the bus day-pass. What's worse, when I asked him which bus stop to get off for climbing Karakuni-dake (韓国岳), he told me it should be Ebino-kogen but in fact, when I went this morning, Ebino-kogen information centre staffer told me the trail entrance for Karakuni-dake was closed and I should walk back to Onami Lake trail entrance to access the mountain (and actually I have learnt about the Lake's trail entrance before but chosen to believe in the staffer's information).The correct trail entrance info is very crucial but because of the Hot Spring Info Centre's wrong & out-dated information, I needed to walk 1.5 hrs back to Onami Lake trail entrance (as bus is very infrequent, 2 hrs interval), actually the energy and the total time of 1.5 hours should be more well spent on hiking to Onami Lake & Karakuni-dake. Please understand time is very crucial in hiking and the staffer should have checked & provided the latest update to hikers especially as the trail entrance to Karakuni-dake from Ebino-kogen was already closed since June.

(Translated by Google) Bathing on December 30, 2024 There was a footbath in front of the tourist information center, so I took a bath. Adults are 100 yen. There was a hot spring egg for sale right next to it, so I bought it and ate it while soaking in the footbath. The hot water is almost transparent, but the yunohana is submerged, so it has a nice atmosphere. However, since it is a tourist destination, there are a certain number of people who have bad manners. Children who run wild, people who don't pay... It's not that the store is bad, but even though it's only 100 yen, I don't feel very good after paying for it, so 1 star. (Original) 2024年12月30日入湯 観光案内所前に足湯があったので入湯。 大人は100円です。 すぐ横で温泉玉子を売っていたので購入し足湯に浸かりながら食べました。 お湯はほぼ透明ですが湯の花が沈んでるので雰囲気はあります。 が、やはり観光地なのでマナーの悪い人も一定数います。 暴れる子供、お金を払わない人・・・・ お店が悪い訳ではないが100円とは言えお金を払っている以上あまり良い気分にはなれません、星1つ。

(Translated by Google) 📅2025-January This time I visited to receive a manhole card. I have visited several times to apply for and receive certification for Kirishima Yutabi, and have been treated kindly by the staff. By the way, the manhole It's on the sidewalk in front of you. (Original) 📅2025-1月 今回はマンホールカードをいただきに訪問。 今まで、数回、きりしま湯旅の申請、認定のために訪れ、スタッフの皆様に優しい対応をしていただいてます。マンホールは、ちなみに 目の前の歩道にあります。

(Translated by Google) The steamed vegetables were so delicious! I especially recommend the sweet potatoes! (Original) 蒸し野菜めちゃ美味しかった！特にさつまいもめちゃおすすめです！

(Translated by Google) I visited Kirishima Onsenkyo for the first time and received information on recommended hot springs for day trips. Thank you very much for that section. (Original) 初めて霧島温泉郷を訪問し、おすすめ日帰り温泉の情報を貰った。 その節はありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) We recommend the hot spring eggs. (Original) 温泉卵がおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) The scent of the hot springs is strong, and it’s a great place to take a break and buy souvenirs. You can walk to the nearby Maruo Waterfall to see it. (Original) 溫泉香味濃，小休買買手信之地。 可以步行到附近的丸尾瀑布看看。

English menu available. We arrived at 5pm and there were already a few groups of customers. We ordered a fillet tonkatsu set meal (2650yen) and a loin tonkatsu (2100yen) , both in regular size. It took 30mins for the food to arrive. Kimchi on the side which we thought was unusual. Restaurant is very compact, a one way walk throughout the whole place including the toilet. Group seatings available at the back with seats that customers have to remove their shoes. We read the reviews and saw that people don’t really enjoy their shabu despite it being cooked with coal which was very interesting, that’s why we chose to get the tonkatsu. We overhead the tables around us who ordered the shabu shabu who mentioned that it wasn’t good as well. Unfortunately, the tonkatsu wasn’t great too. We thought it was just average, too much breading that falls apart and not crispy. I liked the fillet better as the meat was softer but my partner preferred the loin. There’s quite a bit of fat in the loin that can make it cloying. There’s a lot better ones out there with a more affordable price point.

Quite popular restaurant specializing in local pork dishes, pork cutlet and shabu dominate the menu. We had two different sets, one with fatty pork and the other with lean cut. The latter was very big portion of meat (400 g), so it was difficult to finish it all. Taste and flavor was good, meat was soft and tender. Place fills up rather quickly, so better to come early to avoid waiting for a seat.

I came here during my visit to Kagoshima as I knew black pork was a staple here and this place had great reviews. I initially came around 2 but was turned away as they said they were closed for lunch (although it says until 2:30 online). I returned at the start of dinner. I ordered the high quality tonkatsu set and shabu shabu. The tonkatsu was delicious and tender with a very nice crisp on the outside, just how it should be. It came with a bowl of rice cooked perfectly and some cabbage with 2 dressing options. The set was very good when eaten together. The shabu shabu was also very tasty. The pot was cooked over charcoal and my order came with 2 appetizers, veggies, noodles, and dessert (yuzu sherbet). It was all very good and so is their kimchi. Nice comfortable ambiance inside. If you’re not familiar with eating this type of meal, I’d do some research ahead of time to make sure you know what to order and how to eat it. Otherwise, I’d definitely recommend this restaurant.

I had been wanting to try this type of food here for a long time, and I think this place truly delivered. I had never tasted anything like it before—the portion was generous, and the waiter kindly walked me through how to season it step by step, so I could enjoy it the way it’s meant to be eaten. It made the meal feel intentional, almost like a small ritual. If you ever find yourself in Kagoshima, this is absolutely a place you need to visit. The atmosphere is quiet and calming; I went alone and felt perfectly at ease—comfortably present, in one of those rare solo dining moments that just feel right. I tried the set menu with the Chamiton pork, and since I didn’t want to miss out on the other cut, I also ordered the Kurobuta bite. Both were absolutely delicious. Even though I was so full by the end, I swear if they had placed another portion in front of me, I would have devoured it anyway—it was that good. The kind of meal that leaves you satisfied but still thinking, just one more bite…

Very cozy interior. The charcoal for shabunsha and all light up in a central pit, which gives off lots of heat. Very comfortable on a cold day. The pork shabu shabu is not bad but nothing stands out. The soup seems to be on the blend side. The katsu that comes with the set is just ok. Their reservation is quite easy to use, so useful for visitors. [Update] 1 more star. The tonkatsu is actually pretty good.

I had a 6000¥ Shabu-shabu & Tonkatsu set menu, each dish from the appetizer to the dessert was carefully crafted and well presented, not to mention how amazing the taste was. The thickness of the black pork slices was just right, making the texture even better. The meatballs tonkatsu was impeccable, so juicy and crispy. Yuzu sorbet was a perfect ending for such a great meal. Besides, I can see from the open kitchen that the cooks were super organized. I strongly recommend this restaurant and will definitely come back again when I visit Kagoshima.

We were really hungry after the whole day walking and we passed by this place after hitting many closed restaurant. They were near closure but they let us in and we took the kurobuta Katsu set and a mix friend set, that meat was so juicy and crunchy crusted! Very nice side dishes too. They also have sauces, vinaigrette and kimchi on the table. We enjoyed this dinner a lot. Price are ok, the restaurant is fancy and the staff is helpful and kind. Very recommended

Visited in July 2025 The southernmost shinkansen station and the major transportation node in South Kyushu. It's a rare example where the station bearing the city's name (Kagoshima station) pales in comparison in terms just about anything with huge margins to another station. This is to a point the station spawns a new city center, although in the case of Kagoshima, its location from the original downtown (Tenmonkan-Izurodori) is close enough that they all can be considered as a continuum. Just like any major train stations in Japan, it's integrated with a lot of retail, such as large department stores. The station can be easily recognized from a long distance (e.g., from Sakurajima) due to a large ferris wheel atop it.

Kagoshima-Chūō Station (鹿児島中央駅) is the vibrant hub of the city — clean, modern, and incredibly convenient. As the main terminal for the Kyushu Shinkansen, it connects Kagoshima to Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and beyond, making travel fast and effortless. The station area is full of life, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafés. You’ll find everything from local specialties to popular chains, and Amu Plaza next door offers great shopping and dining options. The station is also well organized, with clear signs in English and helpful staff, making it easy for both locals and travelers to navigate. Whether you’re arriving in Kagoshima or heading out to explore Kyushu, this station is the perfect starting point. Efficient, clean, and lively — a true gateway to the charm of southern Japan! 🚄✨

The big station of Kagoshima Prefecture is very convenient for travel, as it is connected to a department store. In front of the station, there's a bus stop where you can catch a bus to travel around Kagoshima, including to the port for trips to Sakurajima.

Palm trees sway in volcanic shadow; steam curls over the streets. Kagoshima is both end and beginning — the southern gate to fire and sea. The Shinkansen rests here, surrounded by the scent of ash, shōchū, and salt air. Tourist Tip: Final stop. Visit Sakurajima Volcano by ferry (10 min). Enjoy hot springs, shōchū distilleries, and the peaceful Shiroyama viewpoint. The city’s trams and friendliness make every stroll unforgettable.

the JR staff at the kagoshima station is so friendly. as i bought my ticket for my day trip to ibusuki, which i visit every year, by luck the staff from JR lines reserved me a seat in the famous historical black and white colored train. i always saw the train on my earlier trips, but i never took it. so i’m glad i got the opportunity given by the professional staff working at JR lines west. thank you so much. you always make my yearly visits in japan so much more enjoyable♥️

This is my first time to write a negative review on JR staff. There is one staff at JR ticket counter gave me a poor attitude. I stated that I'm here to pick up the pass reserved online. She handed me the form to fill out all info again and show me the calculator for the price. I was like ???. I even have my cc, passport and the email already at the beginning. Then she saw my phone and finally figured out what I want. During the whole time, she didn't say a single full sentence. She just gave me the pass. No explaination on how to use it (I know how it works, but still that's your job). She didn't even give me the little porch bag to keep the tickets together. This staff is so rude. She is not even trying to communicate. What a disappointment.

The terminus for the Kyushu Shinkansen and the southern most bullet train station in Japan. Connected directly to a huge shopping mall, the adjacent tram station also allowed easy access to the other parts of this charming, underrated city which I did not know was so much fun!

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

Great view of the chain of volcanoes such as Mt. Shinmoedake and the crater lake of Onami. The trails going up are quite long and steep. I'd recommend 150 minutes to go up and down for experienced climbers and 5 hours for beginners.

The climb is steep but very well marked. The view is outerworldy by seeing all other volcanos and the see to the south of kyushu

Fun hike. Really pretty views of the whole park, and the crater lake.

Great climb, great views from the top. I went in November, and it was incredibly windy, so make sure you bring something to cover you from the wind.

Love it !

(Translated by Google) There are an awful lot of stairs. There were many places where the staircase path was not well maintained. Although it is a low mountain, the views were good. For those climbing as a mountain climber, I do not recommend the route from Onamiikeguchi. It is a very uninteresting path with lots of stairs. (Original) 階段が非常に多いです。 階段道としては整備不足な所が多々ありました。 低山ですが展望は良かったです。 登山として登られる方は大浪池口からのルートはお勧め出来ません。 階段だらけなので非常に面白くない道です。

(Translated by Google) Only in Korea can you see the active volcano Mt. Shinmoedake right in front of you. The beautiful Oonami Pond gives you a sense of the majesty of nature. The hiking trail is well maintained, so it's easy even for beginners to climb, and is recommended. (Original) 活火山の新燃岳が目の前に位置する韓国だけ。美しい姿を見せる大浪池、自然の雄大さを感じさせる。登山道は大変整備されているので、初心者でも上りやすいのでお勧め。

They are okay! Maybe learn a little bit of Japanese, because staff doesn't really speak English.

(Translated by Google) The attitude of the male staff member, whose hair was slightly curled and his mouth sticking out, was extremely unpleasant. There was almost no explanation given, and after speaking only a few words in a troubled tone, the materials were silently and roughly slammed on the desk. Even when he was guiding me to my car, he walked like a thug, and I couldn't believe he was serving customers. I have used Nippon Rental Car many times, but this is the first time I have encountered staff like this. I'm really sorry that your trip seems to have been ruined. (Original) 髪が少し巻いていて口が突き出た印象の男性スタッフの態度が非常に不快でした。 説明はほとんどなく、面倒くさそうな口調で数言だけ話した後、資料を無言で乱暴に机に叩きつけるように置かれました。 車までの案内の際も、歩き方がまるでチンピラのようで、接客とは思えない態度でした。 何度もNipponレンタカーを利用していますが、こんなスタッフに当たったのは初めてです。 せっかくの旅行が台無しになったようで、本当に残念です。

(Translated by Google) Since it's a service industry, the quality of the work can change depending on the language used, appearance, and gestures. I like both polite, professional behavior and friendly behavior because they both make you feel more human, but using language that makes people uncomfortable is unprofessional. (Original) サービス業ですから言葉遣いや身なり手振りで質が変わりますよね。 丁寧に業務的におこなうのも、フレンドリーに業務をおこなうのも、どちらも人間味があって好きですが、人を不快にさせるお言葉遣いはプロ意識が低いですね。

(Translated by Google) I've rented cars at Kagoshima Airport many times, but this store was the worst. I had reserved a baby seat and a junior car seat, but they weren't even installed or prepared. They just tried to hand over the car as if it was the most natural thing to do, to the point that I wondered if they had made a mistake with the reservation. Also, all the other stores offered discounts on gas, but this one didn't. It may be close to the airport, but at over 180 yen per liter for regular gas, it's just too expensive. As others have said, the attitude of the store staff was not good at all. (Original) 鹿児島空港では何度もレンタカーをしていますが、この店舗が1番酷いですね。 ベビーシートとジュニアシートを予約していましたが、取り付けられておらず用意すらされていませんでした。 こちらが予約でミスをしたのかと思うくらい、さぞ当たり前のようにそのまま車を渡してこようとする始末。 あと他の店舗はどこを利用してもガソリンの割引がありましたがここはありませんでした。 空港の近くというのもありますが、レギュラーでリッター180円越えは流石に高すぎる。 他の方も書かれていますが、店員の態度も決して良くありません。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time using it. Although it was crowded, the service was quick, but I got the impression that it was a bit sloppy. There were several large stains on the car body, but the car was delivered without cleaning. One of the stains was on the driver's side door handle. When I asked the young male staff member what this was, he said it was dirt. (Original) 初めて利用しました。 混雑しているなかご対応は早いですが、少し雑な印象を受けました。 車体に何箇所か大きい汚れがありますが、清掃なく配車されました。 汚れのひとつはドライバー側のドアハンドルもありました。 対応された若い男性スタッフにこれはなんですか、と聞いたら汚れです、とのこと。

(Translated by Google) It's near the airport. We also provide transportation from the airport. It's within walking distance. Thank you for your kind response. It was a short time, but thank you very much. (Original) 空港の近くにございます。空港からの送迎もございます。歩いても行ける距離です。親切にご対応頂きました。短時間でしたがありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere of the store is clean and bright, which is great. The staff are also cheerful and nice. Thank you. (Original) 店の雰囲気がクリーンで明るくていいですね。 スタッフさんが明るくていいです。 ありがとうございました。

There are statues of famous greats. But his dog is not there. Why is that?

Meiji ishin hero. No blood transition from samurai government to democratic government. There are Saigo sam's statue in Tokyo too. Photo area is a plus! (With a dog!) Get bus pass to visit. Shimazu clans (Kagoshima castle) spots are all walking distance from here. You can take tour from visitor's center next to Saigo San statue.

This is the photo spot for Saigo Don, but the statue stands far from here.

It's good to learn some history of Mr. Takamori and his journey in Kyushu and Kagoshima. Sad ending for him though.

Rest room across the street in Chuo Park. The cruise ship had a Shuttle bus to Dolphin Port which was only a short walk to the statue. Stopped here for a photo op before waking to: 1) Terukuni Shrine, 2) Shiroyama Park Observation Deck to see active Sakurajima volcano. 3) Thirteen Stone Buddhas

Very cool area with stream of water and fish around the statue!

Nice

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

The mall is a great place to shop and also ride the ferris wheel. The ferris wheel has a amazing view and also there are 2 clear carts and 2 Pokemon carts. Highly recommend a quick visit if you are close by.

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

💕Love the Shiroyama Park !💕 Absolutely stunning views of Sakurajima volcano—this spot is a must if you’re in Kagoshima! The observation point offers one of the most iconic panoramas in the region, especially beautiful during sunset. I highly recommend taking the forest trail up from the shrine shortcut instead of the main stairs. It’s a more peaceful route, shaded by lush green tunnels, and honestly way easier on the legs. Along the way, you’ll pass through some truly serene patches of nature. There’s a parking lot near the top, but it does get busy with tour buses. That said, most groups don’t stay long—so if you wait just a bit, you can grab a perfect viewing spot once the crowd moves on. Timing and positioning make all the difference here. Whether you’re hiking, driving, or just here to breathe in the view—this is a five-star stop, hands down.

Nice view A lot of mosquitos The black sesame ice cream was good

Very good to visit more and more place to get a good view over the city and the volcano

One of my favorite places in Kagoshima.

Lovely views over the city... Walk to the top was pretty quick.

Amazing

Very good to visit - more and more place to get a good view over the city and the volcano - free to visit

A very nice visitors center that offers a gift shop and explanation of the volcano. Overall, very educational and interesting.

It is slightly dated, though it has a toilet and a souvenir shop. There is also a food kiosk outside that sells hot food, while you can have a soft serve inside. The exhibits detail how Sakurajima was formed and evolved over the years, and there is an interesting setup showing the constant ongoing eruptions, big or small. They have a video show, but only at certain hours, and recommend using a QR code to view the same video on youtube. There is a large park outside, with quite a large running footbath, which was quite fun to use. You can also view the city of Kagoshima across the harbor as well as the many ferries.

Visited in mid-July 2025 Only in Sakurajima, the visitor center is located not right at the gateway. It is something like 10-15 minutes away on foot. There's also a tourist bus loop (every 30 minutes) that goes in anti-clockwise direction from the ferry port. The building looks a bit dated, which makes sense given it bears the brunt of abrasive fine ash all year around. The most interesting for me is the real-time monitoring information of the volcanic and seismic activity fed from the system throughout the island. The visitor center is manned by a bunch of volunteers who are not only knowledgeable but also passionate on what they are doing. Aside from the extensive exhibits, it also boasts a souvenir collection and some supplies for the visitors, including some unique ones like small statues made of the volcanic ash.

The Sakurajima Visitor Center is definitely worth a visit. It provides very detailed history and explanations about Sakurajima, including its major eruptions, geology, and how people live with the volcano. There are also actual volcanic ash samples you can look at, and a 13-minute documentary film that gives a clear and engaging overview of the island’s past and present. I also learned that you can now drive to Sakurajima without taking a ferry because the island became connected to the mainland after the massive eruption about 90 years ago. A great place to understand the island before exploring it!

Very informative visitor center. There is a natural foot bath across the street and some cats to hang out with. Get some of the local mikan (oranges) if they’re available in the gift shop. So delicious!

Cute little place that also acts as a sort of museum for the Sakurajima volcano. There are interesting infos and also a short but cool video being displayed every once in a while. Has a little store with nice and cute souvenirs.

The volunteer staff here are very nice. There's lots of great information here aboit past eruptions. The short movie in the theater is subtitled in English and worth a watch to understand how the surrounding area lives with an active volcano.

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.

A very nice observation spot with lots of lava formations and platforms with great views. If you take the path around, you will see tunnels and safety corridors in case there is an eruption. A very scenic pathway and sights.

Perfekt weather and a perfect ash cloud! One of the main reasons we came to the southern most part of Japan mainland was to witness the power of nature. Stunning view on the volcano from this spot!

Nice park for vast viewing of the volcano. Also has three shops where you can get some local souvenirs. Got one keychain with ashes. Love it.

Volcano was very active so great place to view, albeit buried in ash. Hired e-bike from Port to ride there. Fun ride with great views along the way.

Must see place! You can take a bus or ride a taxi for 2000 yen from the ferry terminal.

Able to get up close with Sukurajima. Many viewpoints to look at the volcano, however don't expect to see any lava. Very ash laden, but pathways are still extremely clean. Expect to get a little sooty if volcano is especially active. Able to be accessed via a 20 min bus ride (¥740 return trip). The bus leaves from the bus stop closest to the port ferry, not the bus stop closer to the information centre. Hard hats are available at the observatory point should you need to evacuate (which is nice I guess but slightly unnerving). There is a detached information building near the observatory with some information about the volcano, and several small market stalls selling various small related things.

This viewpoint was further away from the station. There were fewer visitors. The shelter area was large enough. Taking pictures with the volcano background was very easy. Carpark was free.

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.

It's a mysterious place. It's difficult to get there without a car.

There is 初午祭 on 24/2/2019. It is a great experience to join the events. There are many horse parade with music and dance. Many Japanese come and join the festival with family. There are foods street and games stores aside the parade path...

Well first I want to mention that this place is not much entertaining but if you just want to visit then this will be useful, behind the shrine these are sequences of Torii gates that will take you to Inari shrine, found that to be little interesting, so just give a try

Surprisingly, the main shrine of Kagoshima is not in Kagoshima city. It is in Hayato. And it is a gorgeous shrine. There are many other auxiliary shrines throughout the grounds. And… there is a festival that happens here around late February/early March that involves dancing horses.

Major prefectural shrine. Not a highly touristy place but are still welcome

Spectacular❤️

A lovely, cool walk. Excellent parking area and adequate restrooms. Nice staff. I want to come back for some history!

Large statue of Saigo Takamori. Liked the free admission and accessibility from the airport. It's something interesting to see if you've for a few hours layover in Kagoshima.

A small place near the Airport, just for a look is good when you return car to TIMES car rental shop.

Nice park if you have an hour to spend at the airport before your flight

Great introduction about Sir Saigo where nearby the Kagoshima Airport

Should read the history so to have some idea before go will be better.

(Translated by Google) Saigo Park is located near Kagoshima Airport, about a 10-minute walk from the airport. It is home to the impressive 10.5-meter tall statue of Saigo Takamori, the largest statue of a real person in Japan. It's quite a sight to see, so if you have time before boarding your flight, it's worth visiting at least once. The famous statues of Saigo Takamori are those in Ueno Park and Shiroyama Park in Kagoshima, but I thought that the faces of all of them, including the one in Saigo Park, were slightly different. This is because the statues of Saigo Takamori were not modeled after him. The reason is that Saigo Takamori refused to be photographed, so it is said that there are no existing photographs. Therefore, each statue is based on imagination, hearsay, and the memories of relatives, so the faces are slightly different. (Original) 鹿児島空港に近く、空港から徒歩10分弱くらいのところに西郷公園があります。ここには、実在の人物像としては日本最大となる10.5メートルの高さの迫力ある西郷隆盛像があります。 なかなか見応えがあるので、飛行機の搭乗までの時間に余裕があったら一度は訪れる価値があると思います。 西郷隆盛像といえば、上野公園や鹿児島の城山公園のものが有名ですが、この西郷公園のも含めて微妙に顔が違うように思いました。 これは、西郷隆盛の像が本人を直接モデルにしていないことによるものです。なぜかというと、西郷隆盛は写真を拒んでいたため、現存する写真はないとされているようです。なので、どの像も想像・伝聞・親族の記憶に基づく制作だから顔が微妙に違うようです。

(Translated by Google) This museum and tourist information center is located right next to Kagoshima Airport. It has been renovated without my knowledge. Materials related to the Meiji Restoration and Saigo are on display. There is a bronze statue of Saigo in the back, so why not stop by for a photo? (Original) 鹿児島空港のすぐ近くにある資料館と観光案内所です。知らない間に改装されていましたね。明治維新や西郷さんの資料が展示されています。奥には西郷さんの銅像がありますので、写真撮影に立ち寄ってみるのも如何でしょうか？

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

A lil steamy bubbly volcano. So nice to see and the hike was amazing

Great natural place to camp, relax, onsen for feet, I was there during the volcano activity period and it was something unique, also the smell was unique, you can see deers in the forest.

I would dearly like to visit the great country of Japan one day with such stunningly beautiful places the huge diversity of animal and bird species and of course to meet some of the wonderful Japanese people.

First chance to take a photo of a live volcano at it's activity moment, some more on flight.

So good and relaxing over there

Can be seen from Mt Karakuni or continue to Mt. shishiko

Very nice 10/10

A very nice view on the city and nearby volcano. It depends on the weather, so pick a sunny day rather. Approachable by bus, there is a possibility to return to the city by walk at the opposite side of the hill, using a 15-minute stairs path downhill.

Visited in mid-July 2025 Kagoshima has one of the most unusual and stunning sceneries among major Japanese cities, and there's no better way to enjoy the view atop the Shiroyama hill. The location is accessible by a tourist bus running loop in and around the downtown. However, I chose the slightly harder way by taking the stairs and hiking course from the base of the cliff next to Terukuni Shrine. Since it was during a weekday, the location was pretty deserted. This includes the small shopping area nearby (next to the car park and bus stop). It's a joy to enjoy the quaintness of the place and the crisp air a bit way from hustle and bustle below.

If you enjoy sightseeing, this is pretty much the way to go in Kagoshima. I love the history behind Saigo Takamori all around, the gentle breeze and sound of wildlife. There's a couple ways up Shiroyama, but I like the trek up the stairs through the back. The walk has a lot of shade, solid handrails, relatively safe. The actual top is a bit deserted but theres a few souvenir shops, ice cream shops, a park.

I visited Shiroyama Park Observatory with my family, and it was absolutely amazing! The view from the top is breathtaking — you can see the entire city and surrounding nature all in one beautiful panorama. It’s a peaceful, refreshing spot that makes you appreciate how stunning Japan’s landscapes can be. The air feels clean, and the atmosphere is calm, making it a perfect place for families, couples, or anyone who just wants to relax and enjoy a scenic moment. We took lots of photos and spent quite a while just soaking in the view. Definitely one of the best spots for sightseeing and family travel. Highly recommended!

amazing view of Sakuramaji together with Kagoshima city😍 even met a cat there! Has seat, bathroom, rubbish bin, store, nice relaxing place. City viewing bus stop is nearby too, short walk only.

beautiful view down to the coast of sakurajima and kagoshima and of course up to the crater peak of the volcano. sunset view is also spectacular, all tho the last bus down is around 5pm, just before the sunset. however i walked up and down by myself, so it didn’t matter. one way takes about 1.5h. the observatory deck provides a small shop with beverages and souvenirs. an indoor area is available in case it’s windy. toilet and smoking area are also available.

The trail to the top was amazing. Clean. Nice people around. When going down. We took the bus from Shiroyama hotel.

Hood exhibition hall at 3rd floor of Domestic Terminal of Kagoshima Airport.

(Translated by Google) A comprehensive exhibition facility inside Kagoshima Airport. Isn't it rare to find such a fine facility inside an airport? There is a flight simulator available for a fee of 300 yen. It's quite difficult to be authentic. Outside, you can pass through the B747's engine cowl. If you like airplanes, this is the place where you spend a lot of time looking at them. (Original) 鹿児島空港内の充実した展示施設。空港内のここまで立派な施設は珍しいのではないか。有料300円のフライトシュミレーターが有り。本格派なのか結構難しい。屋外にはB747のエンジンカウルをくぐれる様になっている。飛行機好きなら長時間見てしまう場所。

(Translated by Google) Located inside Kagoshima Airport, it is a very complete exhibition facility that both children and adults can enjoy for free, but for small children there is also a flight simulator for a fee (300 yen), which I think is quite nice. There are also realistically sized engine cowls, tires, and passenger cabins. I'm not only interested in the inside of an airplane, but there's also a lot of information on the history of Kagoshima Airport, the history of airplanes, explanations of each airline company, and the various types of airplanes, so it's quite enjoyable. . . It is also connected to the shuttle deck, so I think it would be great if you could use it when dropping off and picking up! ^^ (Original) 鹿児島空港内にありとても充実した展示施設で子供も大人も無料で楽しめますが、小さいお子様には有料（300円）でフライトシュミレーターもありかなり嬉しいと思います。 またリアルな大きさのエンジンカウルやタイヤ、旅客室内なども充実しています。 航空機内の興味もですが、鹿児島空港の歴史や飛行機の歴史、航空機会社別の説明や飛行機のいろいろな種類などあらゆる情報がたくさんあり、結構楽しめます。。。 送迎デッキとも繋がっているので、送り迎えの時に利用できるととてもイイと思います！＾＾

Enjoy time

(Translated by Google) This is an exhibition facility like an aviation museum at Kagoshima Airport. At the entrance there is an introduction to the history of airplanes and Kagoshima Airport, and the airlines that operate there. As you go further in, there are actual exhibits of airplane parts and fuselage mockups. There is also a flight simulator, but this is subject to a fee. I thought, "Is that all there is to it?" but it was surprisingly well worth a look. (Original) 鹿児島空港の航空博物館的な展示施設です。 入口は飛行機と鹿児島空港の歴史や就航している航空会社の紹介で、先に進むと飛行機の部品や胴体モックアップの実物展示があります。 有料ですが、フライトシミュレーターもあります。 あれ？こんなもんかな？と思っていたら思いの外見応えがありました。

(Translated by Google) The airport observation deck is located on the third floor of Kagoshima Airport. There are rides that move back and forth, and it has a nostalgic feel to it. (Original) 鹿児島空港の3階から外に出るとある飛行場展望台。前後に動く乗り物があり、昔懐かしい感じがあたたかい。

(Translated by Google) The Aviation Exhibition Room is located on the south side of the observation deck on the third floor of Kagoshima Airport. The exhibition is easy to understand and enjoyable, from the history of Kagoshima Airport to the mechanisms of airplanes. The exhibits are also substantial, including actual tires, engine fan blades, winglets, and a mock-up of a training cabin (actually used for training). In addition, along with a timeline showing the history of airplanes, many models of famous airplanes from around the world (for civilian aircraft, the colors are mainly those of the airlines that fly into the airport) are also on display. There are two types of fixed simulators that you can try out, and in keeping with the concept of having everyone enjoy it, there are also measures in place to keep visitors from getting bored. There are also old airport seats and a flap-type information board with a flapping sound, so I was able to take a break from my early morning visit while sitting in my seat and feeling nostalgic. I think this is a fairly large and well-designed facility for an aviation-related facility at an airport. It is also connected to an observation deck, so please visit it when you are at Kagoshima Airport. (Original) 鹿児島空港3階展望デッキ南側にある航空展示室。 鹿児島空港の歴史から、飛行機の仕組みまで分かりやすく楽しめる展示になっています。展示品についても、実物のタイヤやエンジンファンブレード、ウイングレット、訓練用客室モックアップ(実際に訓練で使用中)と充実した内容です。また飛行機の歴史がわかる年表とともに世界の有名な飛行機の模型(民間機は各乗り入れ航空会社中心カラー)も多数展示されています。 体験できる固定型シミュレーターも2種類あり、誰もが楽しめるというコンセプト通り見学者を飽きさせない工夫もあります。 昔の空港の座席とパタパタ音のあるフラップ式案内表示板もあり、ゆっくり座席に座って懐かしさを感じながら早朝訪問の一時休憩出来ました。 空港にある航空関連施設としてはかなりの規模と工夫がなされた施設だと思います。展望デッキとも接続していますので、ぜひ鹿児島空港お立ち寄りの際にご訪問ください。

Worth the admission as the view from top is speculator. Ride up is 200 yen and I would suggest the lift with buggies to come down the hill, additional 600 yen You can pay 100 yen to feed the bunnies. We came and there was no wait at all

Plenty of parking and take the train up. It’s Quite entertaining riding the lift up and enjoy the beautiful along and on top. Taking the slide down was fun but somewhat short. Most people will take the stairs back down to the parking area.

Roadside Station Kirishima is a fantastic stop for anyone exploring the Kirishima region. With its welcoming amenities, this rest area offers clean restrooms, a spacious parking lot, and a variety of local products for visitors to take home. The café provides a selection of regional dishes, offering a great opportunity to taste the flavors of the area. One of the standout features of the station is its souvenir shop, which stocks a range of locally-made snacks, crafts, and beverages—perfect for picking up a unique gift or treat. The surrounding grounds are beautifully landscaped, offering peaceful views of the nearby mountains. For those looking to make the most of their visit, the station also serves as a starting point for a hike up the nearby mountain. At the top of the hike, there’s a fun surprise: a slide that offers a thrilling and playful descent back down. It's a unique and enjoyable experience that adds an element of fun to the journey, making it a memorable stop for families and adventure seekers. Whether you’re taking a break from driving, hiking, or just looking to enjoy the stunning scenery, Roadside Station Kirishima is a well-rounded stop that provides both relaxation and adventure in one charming location.

A very beautiful place. Although there are not many facilities, you can enjoy the huge grassland freely. The restaurant provides a high quality bbq meat set with salad bar at reasonable price. You can see the volcano if the weather is good.

Free parking lots at the entrance of the park. 200yen for one trip of the train, and 500 yen for both the cable and slide. Recommend to walk down to the car park by stairs (501 staircases). The view is spectacular. Came two hours later after heavy rain. Most visitors are Hong Kongese.

Super slide is great and fun. Free entrance and packing. Very beautiful place to visit especially with children.

A good place to go but a little bit far away and the bus schedule is very tight. Almost 1 hour per bus. But the view there is great. Some bus schedule is not available on Sat / Sun. The food at the restaurant there is just "so so".

A quiet in the forest. There is a platform near the road so wheelchair users can watch the waterfall. For others, you can use the staircase that lead to the waterfall.

Beautiful waterfall the explanation on how it was formed after volcanic eruptions were quite interesting. The hike down and back is moderately difficult so not suitable for people with knee issues etc. you can get a glimpse of the fall from the viewing platform so for those who don’t want to make the hike down you can still see the falls. The hike is worth it though.

A beautiful waterfall to visit if driving through the area. The walk to the waterfall can be slippery and steep (there are stairs).

30-40 minutes trek from Myoken Onsen. Great view with exceptionally clean water. Too many flies for a picnic though.

surprisingly nice waterfall with a easy walkway.

I initially wanted to give a poor review because it was quite a difficult trek to get to the base of the waterfall which wasn’t worth the effort. However afterwards my mum told me that after this trek steep staircases no longer faze her, so for that this waterfall deserves 5 stars

Takes a bit of a walk but worth it!

This is a fabulous venue to visit, during the week it’s very quiet and we had lots of kind attention from the staff. If you don’t speak Japanese, the man in the shop area was able to put an English version of the video for us, it was very worthwhile to hear the details of the history and how their delicious black vinegar is produced here with traditional methods. This elderly gentleman also gave us several tastings of their vine selection, all of them were really enjoyable - we chose to buy the 5 year old one to take home. It’s such a surprise that a vinegar production wine would be so interesting! Furthermore, we ate some food in their cafe/restaurant and were able to enjoy the vinegar there too. The waitresses were so kind, it was such a pleasure here. Highly recommended!!

Amazing place to eat and explore while visiting Kagoshima! We came here originally to stay near the KOJ airport and discovered this amazing black vinegar farm for a fun day trip from Kirishima. We loved everything from the food to the hospitality from everyone; from the employees to even the (6th gen) owner!! We met him while at the shop and he was incredibly sweet and a kind person, asking us questions about ourselves. The vinegar is so smooth, tasteful, and it's a great gift for family and friends who love food. We really enjoyed walking around and doing the vinegar tastings. Very much worth the 15min taxi ride here and there's even public transit options if needed. We even walked to the coast to watch the sunset and accidentally bumped into the owner again haha 😄 he was so kind. He noticed we were a bit lost and asked if we needed a lift back to our place. Genuinely a great person and I can see how him and his family are upholding a beautiful legacy.

Spectacular view of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay, easy to reach with a short drive up on the hill. We liked their fruit vinegar with various fruit flavor. Should try their restaurant next time.

I love the white vinegar with milk so we bought some. But I wanted coffee they only sell in the next-door mandarin restaurant but it said full and you need to make a booking so we didn’t go there.

Fantastic chinese lunch! Vinegars taste great. Highly recommended to drop by if you're in the area.

Swanky restaurant with good quality food. Don't come for the museum, the food is better. A rather filling 1800 yen premium lunch set is available along with meals and snacks

The show room is certainly impressive with the minimalist design concept. Complimentary tastings on 3 vinegars. Bought a bottle of apple vinegar.

The tastings were generous and the displays well presented.

A shop showing the history of Japanese sake and wine.

Good!

(Translated by Google) Friday, August 1, 2025. I went to Kagoshima Prefecture for a short trip with a friend. It's about an hour and a half by plane, I think. It's near the airport. No reservations needed. It's open from 9am! Amazing. It even has accommodation on site. I'm glad the weather was nice! I came here for lunch as well. We took a free tour of the amazake-making process and the local beer factory (although it was small...). At the shop, the staff explained the koji and benefits of amazake, and I realized that amazake really is like a drinking infusion! Amazake for eating and amazake for drinking. We bought the amazake with citric acid (lol) and will have it with soda to burn off some energy this summer. For lunch, starting at 11am, we went to a restaurant on the same premises. We all agreed that Kagoshima Prefecture is synonymous with pork. We ordered three sets of dishes: pork fillet cutlet set meal, pork loin cutlet set meal, and tonkotsu stew set meal. The meat in the tonkotsu stew was so tender!! The pork cutlet was also very tender. The dressing, which was left in a bottle and was given to guests to help themselves to, contained koji. As expected! It really lives up to its name as a koji brewery. The dressing wasn't too heavy and didn't have the distinctive koji flavor. It was easy to eat and delicious. Thank you for the meal. There was lots of rosemary scattered around the garden, and when I picked some it gave off a lovely herbal scent! I'm glad I came♬ (Original) 2025 8/1金曜日。 友人と小旅行に鹿児島県へ。 飛行機で1時間半くらいかしら。 空港近くにありますよ。予約なしです。 9時から営業しているなんて！素晴らしい。 宿泊施設も併設しているわ。 良い天気で良かったわ！ 昼食も兼ねて、こちらへ来ました。甘酒の工程や地ビールの無料工場見学（小規模ですが、、）売店では、スタッフさんによる甘酒の麹や効能などを説明くださり、やはり甘酒って飲む点滴なのね！食べる甘酒・飲む甘酒。私達は、クエン酸入りの飲む甘酒をお買い上げ（笑）この夏の体力消耗にソーダ割りでいただくわ。 11時からのランチに同じ敷地内にあるレストランへ。鹿児島県といえば豚肉よねって満場一致。 ヘレかつ定食・ロースかつ定食・とんこつ煮定食と 3種類を注文していただきました。 とんこつ煮は、お肉が柔らか〜〜〜！！ またとんかつも、柔らかなお肉でした。ご自由にお使いくださいとボトルのままのドレッシングにも麹が入っていましたよ。さすがね！麹の蔵と言うだけあるわ。ドレッシングはしつこくなくて麹の独特のクセもないの。食べやすく美味しいでした。ごちそうさまでした。 庭園には、あちこちにたくさんのローズマリーがあり、少し摘んでみるとハーブの良い香り！ 来て良かったです♬

(Translated by Google) Weekday, September 2025 How do I spend my time waiting for visitors at Kagoshima Airport? I finally took it easy here! It's been seven or eight years since my last visit. The last time was a solo performance by Master Utanosuke (currently the IVth generation San'yutei Enka). I thought nothing had changed. It's changed dramatically! The spacious parking lot has been compressed, and much of it has been turned into a lawn. The building on the right is now a hotel. The tour of the brewery used to take you up to the second floor and see the actual operation through a glass window, but now you can only see a small part of it from the corridor on the first floor. However, the explanations are now easier to understand, and I'm reminded of how much this brewery has contributed to shochu production in Kagoshima, and indeed Japan. The power of koji is incredible! You can also sample a variety of shochu. There were some interesting-looking shochus and I considered buying some to take home, but since I was at work, I decided to buy a bag of the original koji miso beans. Next time, I'll come with a little more time to spare. I'd also like to visit the Special Attack Memorial Museum and memorial monument on the premises. (Original) 2025年9月 平日 鹿児島空港での訪問者待ちの時間をどう過ごすか、久しぶりに此方でゆっくり！ 7、8年振りです。前回は歌之介師匠（現四代目 三遊亭圓歌師匠）の独演会でした。 何も変わっていないものと思っていました。 大きく変わっていましたね！ 広々とした駐車場は圧縮され、多くは芝生になっていました。右側の建物はしっかりホテルになっています。 酒蔵の見学コースは、昔は2階に上がって実際の稼働状況をガラス越しに拝見できましたが、今は、一階の通路から少ししか拝見できません。 ただし、説明はより分かりやすく、いかに此方が鹿児島の、いや、日本の焼酎製造に貢献してきたか、再確認させていただきます。 麹の力の凄さ！ 各種の試飲試食も出来ます。 面白そうな焼酎もあったので買って帰ろうかと悩みましたが、お仕事最中なので、今回は、元祖麹みそ豆一袋を購入。 次回は、もう少し時間の余裕を持って来ます。そして、併せて、敷地内の特攻記念館や慰霊碑にも訪れたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) A facility themed around koji mold. I learned about it from watching a TV program. The facility includes a hotel, restaurant, observation facility, and shop. What is koji? You can learn more about the foods you eat every day and discover that they are good for your intestinal environment. I arrived just before closing time, so I only used the shop. It's close to the airport, so I'd like to stop by again. (Original) 麹菌がテーマの施設。 某テレビ番組を観て知りました。 ホテル、レストラン、見学施設、売店が併設。 麹とは？何気なく食しているものを深く知ることができ、腸内環境にいい事がわかります。 着いたのが、閉館間際でしたので、ほぼ売店のみの利用でした。 空港から近いのでまた寄ってみたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) This is a place where you can taste makgeolli, sweet potato sake, and soju. There is also a separate restaurant. As expected from Kagoshima, a sweet potato lover, the sweet potato sake has a great flavor, but the other drinks were also pretty good. (Original) 막걸리 고구마사케 소주 모두 시음해볼수 있는곳입니다. 레스토랑도 별도로 딸려있구요. 고구마덕후 가고시마답게 고구마사케의 풍미가 끝내줍니다만, 다른 술도 제법괜찮았습니다

Beautiful shrine. Specially during late April to first week of May when the Wisteria blooms. Uniquely beautiful during night lighting on weekends

If you are in the south around the end of ARRIL go there. the Fuji (wisteria) festival take place. Very nice blooming, local market, and on the weekend the kumen-daiko drummers performing, adding it a gifted bit ! After go down by the stairs to the waterfall

Wisteria is blooms 😍

Pretty wisteria in early April.

Love it

Stunning view

(Translated by Google) I went to see the wisteria trellis. I couldn't make it work, so this year I missed the peak bloom by a few more days. Still, the wisteria under the blue sky was a magnificent sight. It was just lunchtime, and the staff guided the cars smoothly, but there were still many people there to see the view. There was a long line at the toilet near the starting point. (Original) 藤棚を見に行きました。なかなか、都合を合わす事ができずに、今年は満開をさらに数日過ぎて、時期を逸しました。それでも青空の下、沢山の藤は見事で圧巻でした。丁度お昼時で、係の方に車はスムーズに誘導して頂けましたが、見学の方々もまだまだ沢山いらっしゃいました。スタート地点に近いトイレには長い行列が出来ていました。

Very old park. There are a lot of classic play ground equipments. Not so exciting but maybe you can enjoy 30mins - 1hour there.

Better than expected. Had fun Nice tracks of go-kart. Great view of kirishima shi and sakurajima. Just beautiful.

Beautiful park for kids playing and sakura tour

Very NICE park!!!!!! It's an old school park with many kids playing facilities. Kids kart car is also available and easy to drive! Also, be there in the afternoon and you could enjoy the STUNNING sunset mountain view from the park!!

Beautiful place, good equipment for children, wonderful

Excellent part, clean and has great facility. There is a ferris wheel 🎡 there.. But a little expensive to ride on. Clean toilets and plenty of vending machines for drinks.

Nice view but no dogs welcome.