Top 29 things to do and attractions in Minamikyushu

The museum is dedicated to the kamikaze. Most information is only in Japanese. There are a few videos / slideshows. You can’t take pictures in the main section of the museum but you can take pictures of one airplane and the airplanes outside. The grounds and park nearby were beautiful during cherry blossom season.

A really informative museum, well maintained and with many items on display - from many personal items of the pilots, personal journals and uniforms, to three Japanese WW2 airplanes (2 well maintained, 1 wreck) History and aviation/WW2 enthusiasts will find it very pleasing to visit. The tablet containing the interactive museum map is quite cumbersome and the map interface a bit tricky, but the English audio-guide itself is great and very informative. Many of the exhibits, however, have only Japanese explanations written next to them, so I would recommend having your google translate/lens app at the ready. To me personally, the museum's content was quite moving.

A humanising perspective of the kamikaze pilots of WWII. While they were willing to take drastic measures to die for their country, they were at the very core just soldiers and patriots who wanted to be loyal to their nation. And to their family and friends, they were ordinary men who had lives outside of the army before the war. A sobering reminder that in war there are no winners, and that while Japan (as a political and military force) was the aggressor, ordinary people ended up paying the price they need not have.

The Chiran Peace Museum is a real tearjerker. The place really hits home on the tragedies of war, especially with the stories of young kamikaze pilots, some just 17, who never came back. The main exhibits showcase their last letters—it's so moving. If you're an English speaker, grab the audio tour guide for just 200 yen; it really helps explain the letters and the backstories. Heads up, photos are only allowed in two marked spots inside. Getting there is a bit of a trek since it's pretty remote. There's a bus from Kagoshima station, but it takes around 90 minutes and doesn't run too often.

Visiting the Chiran Peace Museum was a deeply moving experience—one that left a lasting impression on our family. Nestled near the historic town of Chiran in Kagoshima, this museum commemorates the lives of young kamikaze pilots who departed from this very region during World War II. 🏛️ Powerful Exhibits & Personal Stories The museum is a quiet, respectful space filled with photographs, letters, personal belongings, and thoughtfully curated exhibits. One display that touched us deeply featured farewell letters written by pilots—often filled with heartfelt words to their loved ones and reflections on duty. It’s hard not to feel moved reading their personal messages, imagining their hopes and fears. ⚓ Historical Context & Reflection Beyond individual stories, the museum provides rich context on the military strategy behind the kamikaze missions and Chiran’s role as a departure base. The black-and-white photographs gave us a vivid sense of the local landscape back then—complemented by historical footage that brought the era to life. 🌿 Serene Garden & Memorial Area Stepping outside to the memorial garden brought another layer of reflection. The peaceful garden, lined with stone monuments engraved with pilots’ names, offered a tranquil place for reflection. We lingered here, contemplating the human cost of war—finding solace in the gentle ambiance and distant ocean breeze. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Moving Family Experience Although some parts of the museum are solemn—especially the personal stories—our kids, aged 10 and 13, absorbed the atmosphere with thoughtful questions and quiet respect. It sparked meaningful conversations about history, sacrifice, and the importance of peace. ✨ Overall Impressions The Chiran Peace Museum isn’t just a historical site—it’s a moving tribute that feels deeply personal and respectful. We spent a heartfelt 90 minutes inside, and another half-hour walking the garden and savouring the quiet. It’s not easy to visit, but it’s profoundly worth it for anyone seeking understanding, reflection, and a reminder of the past’s human impact. Highly recommended for those visiting Kagoshima who want a meaningful, reflective pause on their journey.

Great peaceful place with lots of information about the individuals that sacrificed themselves. You can see a recreation of the bunkers they lodged in. Lots of information about everything. There is some kind of sadness in the air

A moving experience! If you don’t understand the Japanese language I strongly suggest you use the interpretive device available. An important part of Japanese and world history has been enshrined in this museum. Highly recommended.

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

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

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

Really nice Shrine and very beautiful location.

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

Nice shrine but the views around is very good

Walk with a pot-cover without it falling off!

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

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

Very interesting. Houses that each have their own garden.

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

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

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

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

love this place..the water is so clean.

Wonderful!! And you can make a wish when you ring the bell

Such a beautiful place!!! The beach side can find many sea creatures~ good spot for family to walk and exercise. It will be better to drive there, cause it takes around 20-25 minutes by walking from train station. Sea horse museum not very big but you can observe couple different type of sea horses. :) If you are lucky as us, you may see the sea horse giving birth to babies~~ ❤️

Stunning view - surely worth a visit

It is a very beautiful place and interesting seahorse farm.

Beautiful views. Lovely and tranquil

Great views and free place to visit. Take an hour to drive there from Kagoshima. Better to combine other place to visit.

We had a great experience playing in the river and on the water slide.

Beautiful garden. Cherry blossom!

This is such a beautiful park so close to the city center Kagoshima. It will take around 40 minutes by car. There is a big playground there. On the way to the park, you can enjoy the scenic view of Sakura on both sides of the road in spring. There is a river passing through the park where you can have a bath and have a lot of fun. In a pond inside, you can see a lot of colorful fishes. It is a joy to feed those fishes. The views are spectacular and you can also enjoy BBQ. Must go if you can manage time.

Beautiful park in Minami-Kyushu city.

We visited Iwaya park last week. It is a place of interest for playing and swimming. Toddlers enjoy much there. This park comprises with a shallow river with playing facilities and place for group party. It remains crowdy in summer days.

A lot of people came here today

Most beautiful in the fall, little Kyoto ! Also very with the Sakura ! nice place all over the year in a nice neighborhood village

Place called old samurai district. We walked here from Chiran peace museum. Although it doesn't seem so, you need to buy a ticket to visit. Basically just few old houses and gardens. Explanations are in English and you'll most likely got them when you purchased the ticket

Take time and small steps walk around the samurai district. Enjoy real samurai houses and gardens. Don't forget to try Japanese tea that some house serve.

Tranquil, well preserved samurai residences and gardens. Be aware of the bus schedule on Jorudan can be different from actual schedule

You could finish touring the 7 Samurai houses in the past in 40 minutes. A few of them were big. They were all laid in one straight street. There were still a few sakura trees that were still full of blooming blossoms. There were many orange and light yellow butterflies. The time I was there was in the 3rd week of April. The public toilet was in the middle of this street.

The japanese gardens are nice.

Amazing garden well preserved beautiful

Very reasonably priced entrance fee to explore all 7 of the well maintained samurai stone gardens. Many of the houses are still occupied by ancestors of the samurais who lived there in past eras.

(Translated by Google) You can reach near the top with ample vehicle width. The parking lot was spacious and the restrooms were clean and flush. There is a shrine right next to it, and you can also go there. There are some stairs to get to the top, but there is a barrier-free detour to the left. There are stairs up to that point, so it doesn't really make sense. The summit offers a 360 degree panoramic view. I recommend the Kirari Observation Deck, and I heard later that if you take a photo from a sitting position, it will look like you are in the air. It's recommended because the scenery is beautiful and it's easy to get to. I gave it 4 stars because there are too many antennas and the photos look bad. (Original) 余裕のある車幅で頂上付近まで行けます。駐車場も広くトイレも綺麗な水洗トイレでした。すぐ真横に神社があり、こちらからも行けます。頂上までは階段で大変ですが、左にはバリアフリーの回り道もありました。その手前までは階段ですのであまり意味はありませんが。頂上は360度の大パノラマです。きらり展望台がオススメで、後から聞いたのですが座った位置から写真を撮れば空中にいるみたいに写ります。景色もよく、行きやすいのでオススメです。アンテナが多すぎて写真映りが悪くなるので星4つです。

(Translated by Google) An observatory where you can see a 360° panoramic view of Nansatsu. Not only Mt. Satsuma Fuji Kaimondake, but also Lake Ikeda, Chiringashima, and in the distance Sakurajima and Makurazaki can be seen. You have to climb 108 steps to get to the observatory, but there is nothing you can do to get this view. Nansatsu is dotted with good points that you don't know about yet. Please come! (Original) 南薩をぐるーり360°パノラマで見られる展望所。薩摩富士開聞岳はもちろん、池田湖や知林ヶ島、遠くに桜島や枕崎を望む。展望所までは108段の階段を登りますが、この眺望のためにはなんのその。まだまだ知らないgoodポイントが点在する南薩。ぜひいらっしゃい！

(Translated by Google) Last time I visited, the view wasn't good at all due to bad weather, so I came again... I could clearly see Lake Ikeda, centered around Mt. Kaimondake... Currently, when you come up here, there is some expansion work going on, so you have to alternate traffic on one side, but there are no particular problems... (Original) 前回訪問時天候不良のため全く展望が良くなかったので再来しました… 開聞岳を中心に池田湖等がはっきりと見えました… 現在こちらに上ってくるさい、一部拡張工事をおこなっており片側交互通行をしていますが特に問題はありませんよ…

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot for people with disabilities and people in wheelchairs. You can see Mt. Kaimondake and Lake Ikeda from here, but there are stairs that lead to higher ground, so find a spot with a good view that suits your physical strength. (Original) 足の悪い方や車椅子の方々の為の、駐車場があります。 ここから開聞岳や池田湖が見えますが、さらに上の高台へと続く階段があるので、自分の体力に合わせて景色の良い場所を探して下さい。

(Translated by Google) Mount Onodake, located in Eicho, Minamikyushu City, is a mountain that can be reached almost to the top by car, and there is also a fairly large parking lot. It's not a very high mountain, but there are no big mountains around, so the 360 ​​degree view is outstanding. If the weather is nice and the air is clear, you can even see Iwo Jima and Yakushima. The view of Mt. Kaimondake from here is also the best. (Original) 南九州市頴娃町にある大野岳は、自動車でほぼ山頂まで行ける山でかなり大きな駐車場もあります。それ程高い山ではないのですが回りに大きな山がないので360度、眺望が抜群にいいです。天気がよく空気が澄んでいれば硫黄島や屋久島も見ることが出来ますよ。ここから見る開聞岳も最高にいいですよ。

(Translated by Google) Spectacular views of Mt. Kaimondake, Lake Ikeda, and Makurazaki! I'm sure the sunset will be beautiful too. If you climb a few steps from the parking lot, you will reach the observation deck. (Original) 開聞岳や池田湖、枕崎方面の眺望絶佳！ 夕陽もきっと綺麗だと思います。 駐車場から少し階段登れば展望台です。

(Translated by Google) 360 degree panoramic view. When the weather is clear, the view is very good, but when it rains, you can't see anything. You have to climb 108 steps to reach the observation deck, but you can also get a panoramic view of the East China Sea and Mt. Kaimondake from the 36th and 42nd steps. The new ``Kirari Observatory'' has been built, and as it is called an observatory, it is more thrilling than other observatories. Along the way to the Chaju Stairs, a new observation deck has been built at the age of men and women. (Does this mean "Take a break!?") It's a shame that there aren't many visitors compared to the popular spots in Eicho, such as Banshohana Park and Kamatata Shrine, but if you want to visit, now might be the time. (Original) 360度パノラマビューです。晴天時は見晴らしが非常に良いですが、雨天時は何も見えません。 108段の階段を登らないと、展望台には辿り着けませんが、36段目・42段目からの展望台からも東シナ海・開聞岳が一望出来ます。 「きらり天望台」が新たに出来上がっており、天望台と言うだけあり他の展望台よりスリルあります。 茶寿階段の道中、男女厄年年齢の所にも新たに展望台が出来ております(一息付きなさい！の意味でしょうか？) 頴娃町の人気スポットの番所鼻公園・釜蓋神社に比べてると、訪れる人が少ないのが残念ですが、訪れるなら今かも知れません。

(Translated by Google) It's located next to the Chiran Peace Museum and a set ticket is a good deal. It has a different atmosphere from the Peace Museum and introduces the history and culture of Chiran. You can get your Chiran Castle stamp, one of the 100 Famous Castles, here. (Original) 知覧特攻平和会館の隣にありセット券がお得です。 特攻平和会館とは趣が違い知覧の歴史や文化について紹介されています。 続100名城・知覧城のスタンプはこちらで押印出来ます。

(Translated by Google) It is located next to the Chiran Special Attack Peace Memorial Hall. A joint ticket with the Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall is a great deal. This is a museum that introduces the history and people of Southern Satsuma from a variety of angles. There is a theater where you can enjoy audio and video, and a gallery displaying samurai residence furniture and ancient documents. (Original) 知覧特攻平和祈念館の隣にあります。 知覧特攻平和会館との共通券がお得です。 南薩摩の歴史と民族を多角的に紹介している博物館です。 音や映像で楽しむシアターや武家屋敷の調度品や古文書を展示しているギャラリーなどがあります。

(Translated by Google) A facility next to the Chiran Peace Memorial Museum. You can enter this facility by paying an additional 100 yen when entering the Chiran Peace Memorial Museum. A few points to note. This is not a war-related facility. This is an area to learn about the real Chiran area. For example, geological strata, agricultural history, food at the time, agricultural equipment, etc. To be honest, I think this is interesting in its own way, but if you come here thinking it's a war-related museum, you might be disappointed. If you want to know about Chiran itself in a different genre, you should visit this one. I didn't have much time so I couldn't see it thoroughly, but I thought it would be better if they had more information on tea history and other areas. No one, including me, knows that Kagoshima is number one in Japan for tea, and I'm sure they don't know that Chiran tea is particularly famous. I hope they can include more information about that and make it a facility that can promote Chiran. (Original) 知覧平和記念館の横にある施設 知覧平和記念館に入る時にプラス100円を出すとこちらも入れるよ 少し注意点が こちらは戦争系の施設ではない ガチの知覧というエリアについて学ぶエリアだ 例えば地層とか農業の歴史とか当時の食べ物とか農耕機器とか 正直なところこれはこれで面白いとは思うが、戦争系の資料館と思ってくるとがっかりしてしまうかもしれない ちゃんとジャンルの違う知覧そのものを知りたいんならこちらにも足を運ぶと良いだろう 少し時間がなかったのでガッツリは見れなかったがお茶の歴史とかその辺がもっと充実しててほしいなと思った 鹿児島が日本でお茶一位になっていることを俺を含めてみんな知らないし、知覧のお茶が特に有名ということも知られていないだろう その辺りの情報をもっと入れ込んで知覧をアピールできる施設になってくれることを願う

(Translated by Google) A local museum that conveys the remains of agriculture, industry, and historical culture in Minamikyushu City and Satsuma. You can enter with a shared ticket (600 yen) with the Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall. Although it is a quieter museum compared to the Peace Hall, learning about local history is also the real pleasure of sightseeing, so you should definitely visit it as well. Photography, eating and drinking are prohibited inside the facility. (Original) 南九州市、薩摩の農業、産業、歴史文化の遺構を伝える郷土資料館。知覧特攻平和会館との共通券（６００円）で入館できる。平和会館と比べて閑散としたミュージアムではあるものの、郷土史を学ぶこともまた観光の醍醐味ですので、あわせて訪れたい。館内は撮影、飲食禁止

(Translated by Google) You can learn about the history of Kagoshima and Chiran. Right next to the Peace Hall (Original) 鹿児島、知覧の歴史が学べます。 平和会館のすぐ横です

(Translated by Google) [Monday] July 7, 2021 [Parking] Available [Toilet] Available (parking lot) 🔷I stopped by to see Museum Chiran in Chiran-cho, Minamikyushu City. There were many tools and items from the old days on display. (Original) 【月　日】2021年7月7日 【駐車場】有り 【トイレ】有り（駐車場） 🔷南九州市知覧町のミュージアム知覧を見に寄りました。古い時代の道具、品物等を多数展示して有りました。

(Translated by Google) You can clearly understand Kagoshima's hidden nenbutsu and the era. Since it is a prefecture that has abolished Buddhism and Kishaku, it makes me wonder if it is strict not only for Ikko sects but also for all Buddhism. You can see that the Satsuma clan was as strict on Buddhism as it was on Christianity. But in a sense, it's amazing that the prefecture also underwent the Meiji Restoration (lol) (Original) 鹿児島の隠れ念仏と時代が良くわかります。 やはり廃仏毀釈の県だけあって一向宗徒だからじゃなくても全ての仏教にも厳しいのかと思わされます。 キリスト教と同じく仏教に厳しい薩摩藩がわかります。けど明治維新もする県ってある意味凄い(笑)

The view is very nice but it is just an empty train stop. I had no idea it was something special, I just took the train here because it's the closest station to 長崎鼻 (which is definitely worth visiting). I'm sure if you're a train enthusiast it feels more special

As the southernmost station on the main island of Japan, it has become a tourist attraction. As it is an unmanned station, there are no ticket gates and only a simple platform, but when it is time for the train to pass through, tourists gather here from nowhere. Although it is a simple station, Mt. Kaimon is beautifully visible from the platform, so taking a photo with the train makes for a priceless shot. There is a shop near the station where U can purchase souvenirs to commemorate your visit to the southernmost station on the main island of Japan.

We arrived at the southern station 西大山駅of Kagoshima today. Surrounding the station is vegetation fields like cauliflower, pumpkins and white turnips. Wrote a postcard for memories to this place. Next stop is 枕崎駅, the terminus of the southern line.

You've gotta know what you're doing when you head out. It's beautiful for sure but the trains don't run as often as the city so be prepared. There is a store with food and a restroom so you won't starve. There is a ridiculously annoying bell that everybody rings...when we were there, a little kid let loose on it and destroyed the ozone before his parents pulled him off...2019-2024

Too few JR rides there per day. Beside the above suggestions, a ride from kaimon station at 14:08 and a 2-min stop at nishi-oyama station at 14:17 would also be a good idea if you are in a tight schedule visiting 長崎鼻 and 唐船峽.

Southernmost train station in Japan. An iconic place for tourist to visit and take photos.

If you want to take great pictures, check the location of the sun and the time of the train. I didn't check it properly. I like it tho.

A botanical garden with tarred paths that wind around through the shady trees and flower beds. A butterfthluse and a tropical hothouse are also interesting. It's really a peaceful place with few visitors midweek. Very helpful staff, evenwith a refund for an extra ticket we bought in error at the machine!

Amazing place to stroll through all kinds of flowers and trees! There are also places to just sit and relax, or for children to play. The grounds are huge though, so in order to see it all, allow for three hours. If you are in a hurry or are not that good on foot, carts can be rented that you can drive through the park.

If you're into plants or with someone into plants, this is worth the one-hour drive from Kagoshima (avoid the toll routes and stick to the coast road... it's a gorgeous ride). Surprisingly large, quite a variety of fauna. Plus there's cool stuff to pop in and see on the way there and they way back.

This place is a beautiful, relaxing place to visit! There is a bus that stops infront that will take you into Ibusuki City. I had a wonderful time walking around taking photos of the flowers and soaking in the tropical weather and talking to the friendly people who work there. There is a butterfly garden that you can walk through that is heaven! Make sure and buy a Ibusuki Cider the drink while you explore the gardens! It is so delicious!!

Beautiful flower park. It's so large that you can spend an afternoon just walking around and admiring the garden.

Care and artistic design was infused in every corner of this beautiful botanical garden. February boasted with impressive tulips and yellow mustard flowers bloom. Very therapeutic to stroll through the park.

Absolutely stunning flower garden. Didn’t expect too much but was very surprised when I realized how big the garden was. Definitely try to plan in 2-3 hours to enjoy the peaceful garden.

Slightly better than normal shrine with a good backdrop of local volcano. There is also a small treasure house with samurai stuff and not masks which costs 100 yen to enter

The Volcano such a force an expression of our spiritual source.

Pretty typical shrine. This one is for worshipping Kaimondake

Small place

(Translated by Google) I visited around 2:30 PM on a weekday. 🙇🏻‍♀️ There was a festival going on, so the shrine was crowded, but there weren't many visitors, so I was able to take my time and worship.⛩️ The surrounding trees are soothing, and the quiet air naturally soothes the soul. Continuing the historic tradition of offering live horses, a bronze statue of a sacred horse has been erected. It is well-maintained and exudes a sense of dynamism. 🖌️Goshuin (temple seal): They will write it for you at the shrine office. Pre-written stamps are also available. 🚗Parking: Free parking is available both on and off the premises. (Original) 平日の14時半頃にお邪魔しました🙇🏻‍♀️ 祭りが行われていて人は多かったですが、参拝する人は少なかったのでゆっくり参拝する事ができました⛩️ 周囲を囲む木々が心地よく、静かな空気に包まれ、自然と心が落ち着きます。 歴史的な生馬奉納の伝統を受け継ぎ、神馬を象った銅像が設置されていました。綺麗な状態で保たれていて、躍動感があります。 🖌️御朱印：社務所で書いてくれます。書き置きもあります。 🚗駐車場：敷地内、敷地外に無料駐車場あります。

(Translated by Google) Hiraki Shrine is an ancient shrine known as the Ichinomiya of Satsuma Province, located at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, at the foot of the sacred Mount Kaimon. When I visited the shrine grounds, I was immediately captivated by the imposing presence of the guardian lion dogs. I've seen many lion dogs at shrines around Japan, but I've rarely seen anything as brave and imbued with the power to ward off evil spirits as these. Just standing before them made me stand tall, and I couldn't help but feel that they were perfectly fulfilling their duties as "watchdogs" protecting the purity of the grounds. The main deity enshrined here is Ohirumemuchi-no-Mikoto, another name for Amaterasu Omikami, and Mount Kaimon is worshipped as its sacred mountain. Since ancient times, the shrine has been venerated as the guardian deity of navigation, fishing, and safe transportation, and was a source of spiritual refuge for people involved in trade not only in the Satsuma and Osumi regions, but also as far away as the Ryukyu Islands and the continent. Its history is recorded in the Engishiki Shinmei-cho (Heian period), and its status as a shrine within the Engishiki suggests its reliability. Worship continued unabated from the Middle Ages to the early modern period, and during the Edo period it was particularly revered by the Shimazu clan of the Satsuma domain. It is said that when traveling to and from the Ryukyu Islands, people would always visit Himekami Shrine and pray for safe voyages. As a result, it was a shrine symbolizing southern Satsuma, a key hub for maritime transportation, and was closely linked to the people's lives. Today, it is affectionately known as "Kaimon-sama," and tourists and climbers come to worship here. It is also known as a base for climbing Mount Kaimon, where the ancient worship of the mountain itself continues to this day. The grounds are majestic yet somehow warm, and you can feel the strength of the lion dogs and the divine majesty of Mount Kaimon behind it. Combining the depth of faith backed by a long history with palpable miraculous power, this is truly a famous shrine representing Satsuma. (Original) 枚聞神社は、薩摩半島の南端、霊峰・開聞岳の麓に鎮座する薩摩国一之宮として知られる古社です。私自身境内を訪れた際、まず強烈な存在感を放つ狛犬に圧倒されました。全国の神社を巡り多くの狛犬を目にしてきましたが、ここほど勇ましく、まさに邪気を退ける力を宿した狛犬は稀だと思います。目の前に立つだけで背筋が伸び、境内の清浄さを守護する「番犬」としての職務を完璧に果たしていると感じざるを得ませんでした。 御祭神は天照大神の別名である大日孁貴命（おおひるめむちのみこと）を主祭神とし、開聞岳をご神体山として祀っています。古くから航海・漁業・交通安全の守護神として厚く信仰され、薩摩・大隅一帯はもとより、遠くは琉球や大陸との交易に携わる人々にとって心の拠り所でした。その歴史は『延喜式神名帳』（平安時代）にも記されており、式内社としての格式を持つことからも信頼性は高いといえます。 中世から近世にかけても信仰は絶えることなく続き、特に江戸時代には薩摩藩島津氏の篤い崇敬を受けました。琉球との往来の際には必ず枚聞神社に参拝し、航海の安全を祈願したと伝えられています。つまり、海上交通の要衝・南薩摩を象徴する神社であり、人々の生活と密接に結びついた存在でした。 現在も「開聞さま」と呼ばれ親しまれ、観光客や登山者が参拝に訪れます。開聞岳登山の拠点としても知られ、山そのものを拝する古代からの信仰が今に続いているのです。境内は荘厳でありながらもどこか温かく、狛犬の力強さ、開聞岳を背後に控えた御神威を全身で感じることができます。長い歴史に裏打ちされた信仰の厚みと、実際に肌で感じる霊験の力を兼ね備えた、まさに薩摩を代表する名社だと思いました。

(Translated by Google) It was a very beautiful space. As it is the main shrine of Minamisatsuma, I was very happy to have had the opportunity to visit. The weather was nice, and with Mt. Kaimon in the background and the halo shining from the light, it was a beautiful sight. The goshuin stamps cost 500 yen, and there were two types: a sticker type and a written type. (Original) とてもきれいな空間でした。南さつまの総神ということで、今回は縁があり嬉しく思います。 天気も良かったので、後方の開聞岳を背にして後光も差して美しかったです。 御朱印は500円で、貼るタイプと記入タイプの2種類がありました。

It’s a small but cozy place. We had so much fun looking at the little seahorses. The souvenirs are on theme and we bought little seahorses lucky keychains. The owner and store associates are very friendly and helpful.

It’s a small cafe but worth a visit. The scenery is fantastic.

Positively surprised! I pretty sure they have the most seahorses you’ll ever see in a life time haha

Nice coffee and views of the ocean and the volcano!

It liked a sea horse theme cafe more than a place to sea horse reserve. Tske as a rest place when you visit yhe natural park.

Nice view!

(Translated by Google) I often visit with my children and friends because I can observe seahorses. Depending on the season, you can even see adorable newborn babies. 💕 Apparently, the large-bellied males nurture the precious eggs they receive from the females. It's not easy to tell if they're actually carrying eggs or just large-bellied males. 😅 Seahorses used to be plentiful in the waters off Ei, but recently, coral has become scarce and they're no longer found. The facility is open to the public free of charge, as it aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to think about changes in the marine environment. It's a wonderful place. I'd love to return. (Original) タツノオトシゴを観察できるのでたびたび子供や知人と訪れます。季節によっては生まれたての可愛いらしいベビーたちを見る事ができます💕 お腹の大きな雄たちが雌から預かった大切な卵を育てるんだそうです。実際に卵を持っているのかただお腹が大きい雄なのか見分けるのが簡単ではありません😅 昔は沢山頴娃近海に住んでいたタツノオトシゴも最近では珊瑚が少なくなり見当たらないそうです。 この施設を通して来客者に海洋環境の変化を考える機会を作られたいということから施設を無料で開放しておられます。 素晴らしい場所です。また行きたいです。

A little bit of a trek to get out here but we'll worth it. About half of the Kamikaze flew out of this place since it was the closest to Okinawa

Sobering little museum, focussing on the Tokko missions (Kamikaze) Such a terrible price that so many young men paid. Quite a long bus ride from Central Kagoshima, but not expensive. Worth a visit

Very nice park. Amazing landscaping. If you are in kagoshima then it's a must

Nice place to visit to learn more about Japan's history during the World War. The nearby Peace Museum is also worth a visit.

Beautiful place remembering the Kami Kaze base that serve as final departure for young Japanese warriors

The most bautiful place in the park is the garden on the main road junction. At the cherry blossom time all the park is very nice

Beautiful

(Translated by Google) It is a mountain with a wonderful view overlooking Nansatsu. Although it is called a mountain, you can reach the top by car, so the distance to climb on foot is short. I went with my small dog pet. The scenery on the East China Sea side is especially spectacular. I think it's worth stopping by if you have a car when traveling to Nansatsu. *Maybe due to the current trends, mega solar panels have become more prominent depending on the direction. It used to be a beautiful tea plantation, but it's a shame. This is the reason for minus 1 star. (Original) 南薩を一望できる素晴らしい眺望の山です。 山といっても車で山頂付近まで行けますので、徒歩で登る距離は僅かです。 私は小型犬のペットと一緒に行きました。 特に東シナ海側の景色は絶景です。 南薩を旅行される際は、車があれば立ち寄る価値があると思います。 ※時勢からか、方角によってはメガソーラーのソーラーパネルが目立つようになりました。以前は綺麗な茶畑が広がりましたが残念です。これが星マイナス1の理由です。

(Translated by Google) You can drive almost to the top of the mountain and the view is great. You can overlook Mt. Kaimon and Lake Ikeda, and see a beautiful landscape combining the sea, cedar forests and green tea fields beneath the mountain. There is a wooden deck and hut next to the stairs that go up from the parking lot to the observatory, making it a good place to rest. The number of stairs is 108, and they are marked with Chinese characters to represent age. Gohee, Misu, Heesu, etc. (Original) 차로 거의 산 정상까지 올라갈 수 있으며 뷰가 훌륭하다. 가이몬 산과 이케다 호수가 내려다 보이고 바다와 산 아래 삼나무 숲이랑 녹차밭이 어우러진 아름다운 풍경을 볼 수 있다. 주차장에서 전망대까지 올라가는 계단 옆으로 나무로 된 데크와 오두막이 있어 쉬어가기 좋다. 계단은 개수가 108인데 나이에 빗대어 한자로 표시해 놓았다. 고희,미수,희수 등

(Translated by Google) The view is great. Since you can go up by car, you can easily enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Ikeda and Mt. Kaimondake. The road is a little narrow, so it's best to drive slowly. (Original) 眺望最高です。車で上がれるので気軽に池田湖と開聞岳の一望を楽しめます。少し道路は狭いのでゆっくり走ったほうがよさそうです。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time there😆 It was a little scary because of the strong wind, but it was a spectacular view with Mt. Kaimondake, Lake Ikeda, terraced fields, and lots of other things to see. There are several observation decks and you can take a look from various angles✨There is also a shrine near the parking lot. It's said that if you put in a 108 yen offering, you'll live longer...I didn't have 8 yen, so I put in 150 yen🤣I was thinking to myself, "It's not 108 yen, but I hope I can live a long life"...I want to go on a picnic next time🎵 (Original) はじめて行きました😆風が強くてちょっと怖かったけど開聞岳と池田湖、段々畑や見所がいっぱいで絶景です✨ 展望台がいくつかあり色々な角度でパチリ✨駐車場の近くには神社もあります。 108円お賽銭を入れると長生きできるとか…８円がなくて150円入れたんですけど🤣心の中で「108円じゃないけど長生きできますように」なんて思いつつ…今度はピクニックにきたいな🎵

(Translated by Google) A famous travel guide only had a few annotations on the map, but it was an amazing view. If you park your car in the parking lot near the summit and climb the 108 steps, you can see Mt. Kaimondake, the ocean, Lake Ikeda, and the entire tea plantation all at once. It would be a shame to remain ignorant of such a luxurious view. Don't miss the old shrine torii, statues of Nio, and guardian dogs along the way. (Original) 某有名旅行ガイドには地図に少しだけ注釈があるだけでしたが、大変な素晴らしい眺望でした。 山頂近くの駐車場に車を停め、108段の階段を上がれば、開聞岳、海、池田湖、一面の茶畑が一度に観賞できます。 こんな贅沢な絶景を知らずに居ては勿体ない。 途中にある古い神社の鳥居、仁王像と狛犬も必見です。

(Translated by Google) The road uphill by car is narrow, but if you're careful you'll be fine. Climb 108 steps from the plaza to get a panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon from Ibusuki. Choose a clear day to easily get a view. (Original) 車での登りの道路は狭いが、気をつければ大丈夫。広場から108段を登って、指宿から開門岳を一望出来る。快晴の日を選んで手軽に展望が得られる

(Translated by Google) It is a large panoramic view of Ibusuki, Eiwa, and Chiran. The view from the Kirari Observation Deck is It felt like I was flying. (Original) 指宿、頴娃、知覧が一望できる大パノラマです。 きらり展望台から眺める景色は、 まるで空を飛んでいるように感じました。

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

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

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

great castle of ancient Tiran 600 years ago Muromati era

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

Just go and expérience it yourself.

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

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

A great place to visit.

Amazing art!

Nothing

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

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

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

The exhibited items are kept supported by the nominal fee to enter the house. It was a special place for the kindness of the owner of the restaurant toward the many young men who were chosen to be kamikaze pilots. The owner became their surrogate mother as they awaited their turn as suicide bombers. Not much is in English, but there are lots of memorabilia that conveys the mood of the times.

A piece of authentic history caught in time

(Translated by Google) Admission was 500 yen. Photography is prohibited inside. There are various materials on Mother of the Suicide Brigade, giving a glimpse into wartime suicide attacks. It would be a good place to stop by on your way to the Chiran Peace Memorial Museum. From Kagoshima, we visited Sakurajima, Chiran Samurai Residences, Tomiya Shokudo, Chiran Peace Memorial Museum, Hirabira Shrine, and stayed at Hakusuikan. In terms of value for money, the Chiran Peace Memorial Museum is better. (Original) 入館料500円でした。内部は撮影禁止です。特攻の母のいろいろな資料があり、戦時下の特攻がかいま見られます。 知覧平和記念館に寄るときについでに寄るなら良いかなと思います。 鹿児島から、桜島、知覧武家屋敷、冨屋食堂、知覧平和記念館、枚開神社を回って、白水館に泊まりました。 コスパは、知覧平和記念館の方がいいです。

(Translated by Google) I stayed at a hotel close to the Special Attack Peace Hall, but arrived earlier than expected so I took the opportunity to see it. Previously I had only visited the Special Attack Peace Hall, but this building also has materials relating to the war, and although there is a fee, it is a facility that is definitely worth visiting. (Original) 特攻平和会館の近くに宿を取りましたが、到着時間が予定より早かったので見学して来ました。 以前からの見学は特攻平和会館に偏っていましたが、ここにも戦争に関する資料があり、有料にはなっていますが是非とも見学するべき施設です。

(Translated by Google) I parked in the free parking lot just before the museum and visited. It was my first time going inside, and it was a valuable experience. It contains writings about the upbringing of the kamikaze pilots and the aftermath of their families. I was once again impressed by the skillful handwriting of young people at the time, and I was reminded of the high level of education in the expressions and metaphors, and a feeling of regret welled up inside me. (Original) 手前の無料駐車場に停めて訪問。 中に入ったのは初めてでしたが貴重な経験でした。特攻隊員の方々の生い立ちや残されたご家族のその後など書き残されてます。 改めて当時の若者の達筆さに感銘を覚えるとともに表現や比喩など学歴の高さを感じながら、悔やまれる思いが込み上げます。

(Translated by Google) A museum in Chiran, Kagoshima. "Hotarukan Tomiya Shokudo (Museum)" This museum is dedicated to Tome Torihama, the mother of a kamikaze pilot. I recommend taking your time to carefully view and read each and every exhibit. This museum will be heartbreaking for parents with children. (Original) 鹿児島、知覧にある資料館。 『ホタル館　富屋食堂（資料館）』 特攻の母、鳥濱トメさんの資料館です。 時間に余裕を持って資料のひとつひとつを丁寧に見て、読んでいくのをお勧めします。 子供がいる親は胸が張り裂けそうになる資料館です。

(Translated by Google) I had the opportunity to tour the Firefly Museum. I was reminded once again of the tragedy of the suicide attacks. I also learned about Torihama Tome's background and her warm consideration for the young boys who were going on suicide missions. (Original) ホタル館見学させて頂きました。 改めて特攻の悲惨さを痛感したしました。 鳥濱トメさんの生い立ちもわかり特攻へ行く少年への温かい心遣いもわかりました。

The site is a short drive from the main Chiran exhibits. There’s really not much there except the empty fields where the triangular buildings used to be. It’s a Japanese can remember the sad events of the kamikaze pilots.

(Translated by Google) Visited during the day on weekdays Former barracks site at Chiran Airfield The place where there was a barracks where the airmen of the special attack unit were said to have stayed until their sortie. In order to conceal it, it was built underground in a semi-cedar forest, and cedar saplings were planted on the roof. At the site, there remains a stone monument in memory of the deceased and an exhibit containing the conversations of the female students who took care of the deceased. Parking is available and tours are easy. If you are interested, it would be a good idea to visit (Original) 平日昼間に訪問 知覧飛行場に在った兵舎跡地 特別攻撃隊の飛行兵が出撃迄過ごしたとされる兵舎が在った場所 隠蔽の為に半杉林の中に地下で作られ屋根には杉の苗木を植えていたとする 跡地には偲ぶ石碑と身の回りの世話をした女学生の談話を記載した展示物が残されている 駐車場も整備されており見学は容易 興味がある方は足をのばすと良いだろう

(Translated by Google) It's a very quiet place. The trees were thick and there were no stairs at that time, so the triangular barracks probably existed quietly. I wonder if the Nadeshiko team also went up the hill to take care of them. Looking at maps from the time, I found that there were several triangular barracks here and there, and there was also the text of the kamikaze diary, so I was absorbed in reading it. I imagined this location as the triangular barracks of the Peace Hall. (Original) とても静かなところです。木が鬱蒼としていて当時は階段もなかったでしょうし、三角兵舎がひっそりあったんでしょうね。なでしこ隊の方も坂を上がってお世話に行っていたんでしょうか。 当時の地図を見ると三角兵舎もあちこちにいくつかあったことも分かり、特攻日記の文面もあったので読みふけってしまいました。 平和会館の三角兵舎をこの場所にイメージして思い馳せました。

(Translated by Google) A short walk from the parking lot, there is a stone monument and an information board quietly standing in the forest. It is moving to think that they must have been waiting patiently here for the order to deploy. I am glad that I went there and saw it with my own eyes. (Original) 駐車場から少し歩くと森林の中にひっそりと石碑と案内版が建ってます、ここでいつ出撃命令が出るかをじっと待っていたのかを思うと感慨深かったです、実際訪れてみてこの目で見て良かったと思います。

(Translated by Google) There is a large parking lot and a parking space for wheelchairs on the south side, but you will need to go up some stairs to get there. From the parking lot on the south side, go north on the road, turn left at the first road, then turn left at the first narrow road, and you can drive right next to the Sankaku Barracks ruins. There is parking space for 3 cars. (Original) 南側に広い駐車場と車いす用の駐車スペースがありますが、そこからは階段を上る必要があります。南側の駐車場から道路を北上して最初の道を左折し、さらに最初の細い道を左折すると、車で三角兵舎跡のすぐ横まで行くことができます。3台分の駐車スペースがあります。

(Translated by Google) Visited in January 2024 I had some free time on a weekday afternoon, so I visited this place. Speaking of Triangle Barracks, the barracks of the Chiran Special Attack Memorial Museum are well known, but it was actually built in this area, and it is said that there were multiple barracks lined up side by side. Now, only a memorial monument remains. It is a quiet landscape surrounded by fields and cedar forests. It takes some time to get to the center of Chiran. Praying for the spirits of our ancestors (Original) 2024年1月 訪問 平日のお昼過ぎ、少し時間が取れたので此方に伺いました。 三角兵舎といえば、知覧特攻記念館の兵舎がよく知られていますが、実際に建てられていたのはこのエリアであり、複数の兵舎が並んでいたそうです。 今は、記念の碑が残るのみ。畑と杉林に囲まれた静かな景色です。 知覧の街中までは少し時間がかかる場所ですね。 先人の御霊に合掌

(Translated by Google) I wonder what I was thinking about in a place like this before my suicide attack sortie, and the solemn atmosphere surrounded by tall cedars made me feel emotional. (Original) 特攻出撃前に、このような場所で何を想ってたのか、高い高い杉に囲まれた厳かな雰囲気も相まって、思わず感傷に浸ってしまいました。

(Translated by Google) This is a park located in the Kaimondake direction of the bridge. There is no parking lot, so I walked from a separate parking lot. There are pine trees growing in the direction of Mt. Kaimondake, so it's not a good place to take photos, but the view is nice. You can enjoy a different view from the direction of Makurazaki. (Original) 橋の開聞岳方面にある公園です。 駐車場は無いので、離れた駐車場から歩いて来ました。開聞岳が見える方向には松の木が生えてるので、写真を撮るのには向きませんが、眺めはいいです。 枕崎方向の眺めは、また違った景色を楽しむことができます。

(Translated by Google) Kaimondake peeking out from the pine forest is also wonderful! ️You can get off to the sandy beach below!! ️ When I went down to the sandy beach, I saw pillboxes and crenellations carved out of rock. This is believed to have been hand-dug by the former Japanese army during the Pacific War. There was a quiet witness to a nameless war. It would be a good idea to put up a signboard or something to preserve the history for future generations. (Original) 松林から覗く開聞岳がまた素敵です‼️下の砂浜にもん降りれます‼️ 砂浜に降りると、岩を削って作ったトーチカと銃眼がありました。これは太平洋戦争時に旧日本軍が手掘りしたものだと思われます。名もなき戦争の証人がひっそりとありました。後世に歴史を残すためにも、立看板など設置したら良いのになぁ。

(Translated by Google) This is a place I discovered while traveling. There is a parking lot and it is a convenient place to stop by. It's all about Mt. Kaimondake, but if you look back, you'll see a beautiful sandy beach. (Original) 移動中に発見した場所でした。 駐車場有り、立ち寄るには便利の良い場所です。 開聞岳ばかりですが、後ろを振り返れば綺麗な砂浜が続いています。

(Translated by Google) This is a place where you can enjoy the view of Satsuma Fuji and Mt. Kaimondake rising from the pine forest. It was also a place visited by Tetsukan Yosano and Akiko Yosano, and a monument with a poem was erected there. There are small stairs that allow you to descend to the sandy beach and view Mt. Kaimondake. There is no parking space, so please park at a nearby observation point. (Original) 松林の中から薩摩富士・開聞岳がそびえている景観を楽しめる場所です。与謝野鉄幹と与謝野晶子も訪れた場所で、歌碑が建てられていました。 小さな階段があり、砂浜に降りて開聞岳を眺めることもできます。 駐車スペースはないので、近くにある展望所などに駐車します。

(Translated by Google) It was cloudy so we couldn't see anything, but I think it's a spot where you can see Mt. Kaimon beautifully. (Original) 曇りなので全く見えなかったですが、開聞岳がとても綺麗に見えるスポットだと思います。

(Translated by Google) Although the parking area is small, the location is excellent and the view of Mt. Kaimon from here is spectacular. (Original) 小さな駐車帯ですがロケーションが抜群でこの場所から見る開聞岳は最高です。

(Translated by Google) This view is just 5 seconds after parking! Kaimon-dake, the best in Japan! (Original) 駐車場停めて5秒でこの景色！ 開聞岳　日本一！

The store inside have variaty of fresh food from the farmers and local people. And good Japanese curry restaurant.

The parking lot is very wide and there is a second parking lot and is fully equipped. It is not flashy but it is a convenient road station.

Highly recommend. So much good food, so cheap, so much fun!

Cute souvenir shop in the countryside of Kagoshima.

Nice place for having a stop

(Translated by Google) 25/11/05 034 This was a roadside station along Route 225. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays, so I'm not sure. The tofu dish seemed popular. The toilets in the restroom building had washlets. There were no trash cans. (Original) 25/11/05 034 225号線沿いに有る道の駅でした。レストランは水休なので不明です。寄せ豆腐も人気の様でした。トイレ棟でウォシュレットトイレでした。ゴミ箱は有りませんでした。

(Translated by Google) Roadside Station Kawabe Yasuragi no Sato 🚙🅿️ Their tofu (¥162) and island granulated sugar (¥324) (made with Tanegashima sugarcane) were delicious and highly recommended. ♪ You can also purchase Kagoshima-style chicken sashimi here. ♪ They had black Satsuma chicken sashimi. 🐓 They offer free okara, but there's a limited number. ＾＾ The parking lot is spacious and has space for campers and other vehicles. 🅿️ There's also a restaurant on-site. ＾＾ I always stop by when I'm passing by. 🚙 (Original) 道の駅　川辺やすらぎの郷🚙🅿️ こちらの寄せ豆腐 162円と島ざらめ 324円（種子島産のさとうきび使用）がとても美味しかったのでおすすめです♪ 鹿児島ならではのとり刺しも購入できます♪ 黒さつま鶏のとり刺しがありました🐓 数に限りがありますが、無料でおからも頂けます＾＾ 駐車場は広くキャンピングカーなど車中泊できるスペース有り🅿️ レストランも併設されています＾＾ 近くを通る際はいつも寄ってます🚙

As a Brit abroad we are always interested in all things UK inspired. I was delighted to see the cream tea on offer. The cream tea comes with Roddas clotted cream - which is of course the best Cornish clotted cream available! I was very excited to have a taste of home and can happily say I was not disappointed. The decor is reminiscent of a station tea room and the cream tea was as good as any I’ve had in England. Thank you very much for giving me a taste of home! There is also a route master that you can look around out front.

All in all good, but I wish we could enjoy the afternoon tea without (prior day) reservation…!

Nice and comfortable place to take a break. We went there after visiting the Chiran Peace Museum.

worth for visiting Chiran just to enjoy amazing tea time here

Nice place to enjoy tea and English atmosphere.

Unexpected little gem, the most English shop in the middle of a rural Japanese tea village, quite authentic, the tea and scones were very good!

(Translated by Google) It's right next to the Chiran Samurai Residence bus stop. However, there are not many buses, so it may be difficult to get to without a car. They sell original Chiran tea, and the cafe serves light afternoon tea. You can also take a look around the red double-decker bus while waiting for your meal. There is no air conditioning or heating inside the double-decker bus, so it can get extremely hot in the summer. For your afternoon tea, you can choose between two scones or one scone and one cake. The sandwiches were delicious. (Original) 路線バスの知覧武家屋敷のバス停からすぐです。ただバスの本数が少ないので車がないとなかなか行きづらいと感じます。 オリジナルの知覧茶の紅茶の販売、カフェでは軽めのアフタヌーンティーなどがいただけます。 食事を待っている間に赤い２階建てバスの見学もできます。2階建てバスの内部は冷暖房がないので夏はむちゃくちゃ暑いです。 アフタヌーンティーはスコーン２個かスコーンとケーキ1個ずつどちらかを選ぶことができます。サンドイッチの味付け、美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) For people sightseeing on foot, this is a good spot to take a restroom break. There was also a river nearby, which was perfect for taking a break. (Original) 徒歩で観光する人にとっては、ちょうど良い位置でトイレ休憩ができる。近くに川もあり、一休みするのにちょうど良かった。

(Translated by Google) There are restrooms and restaurants near the Chiran municipal parking lot (free of charge). Once you cross the bridge, you will reach Samurai Residence Street. (Original) 知覧市営駐車場(無料)の近くで、トイレや食事処がある。橋を渡ると、武家屋敷通り。

(Translated by Google) It is a place that can be easily visited as it is integrated with the Chiran samurai residence. (Original) 知覧武家屋敷と一体となって回遊性のある場所です。

(Translated by Google) It was great to be able to relax with my kids. (Original) 子どもつれでゆっくりできてすごくよかったです。

Small shrine in between the Chilean museum and samurai residences

I like this shrine

(Translated by Google) It is the most famous and popular shrine in Chiran Town. There are many visitors throughout the year, and traffic jams form during the New Year's visit and Karakuri doll season. The precincts are spacious and the waterway has clean water flowing through it, giving it a very nice feel. (Original) 知覧町で一番有名な人気の神社です。 年間通して参拝客も多く、初詣やからくり人形の時期には渋滞が出来て混雑します。 境内は広く水路も綺麗水が流れていてとても良い感じです。

(Translated by Google) Located in Chiran Town, Minamikyushu City, Toyotamahime Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Toyotamahime, the daughter of the sea god. She has long been worshipped as the guardian deity of safe childbirth and safe navigation, and is beloved by locals as a beautiful princess. According to the shrine's history, Toyotamahime passed away after ruling the area, and the locals began worshiping her in honour of her virtue. Her tomb, the Toyotamahime Mausoleum, is located nearby, quietly nestled in a lush forest. The mausoleum is inseparable from the shrine, and a visit offers a sense of the mythical era and the present day mysteriously overlapping. The shrine grounds are enveloped in refreshing air, and a climb up the stone steps leads to the worship hall directly in front. The current main building, completed in 1939, exudes a sense of historic dignity. Every July, the "Satsuma Water Karakuri" (water trick) is dedicated, a precious traditional event designated as a national intangible folk cultural asset. The sight of waterwheel-powered mechanical puppets gracefully moving on stage is a unique ritual rare throughout Japan. Performed at night with lanterns, it's a magical sight that captivates not only worshippers but also tourists alike. Chiran is famous for its samurai residences, but Toyotamahime Shrine and Toyotamahime Tomb are equally impressive places where you can get a feel for the region's history and culture. Recommended for those praying for safe childbirth and safe travels, as well as those interested in mythology and traditional performing arts. This is a unique spot in Chiran, where you can experience the solemn atmosphere of the temple grounds, the tranquility of the tomb, and the splendor of the water mechanized puppets that unfold in the summer, all in one place. (Original) 南九州市知覧町にある豊玉姫神社は、海神の娘・豊玉姫命を祀る由緒ある神社です。安産や航海安全の守護神として古くから信仰を集め、美しい姫神として地元の人々に親しまれています。ご由緒によれば、豊玉姫がこの地を治めた後に崩御され、里人がその徳を慕って祀ったのがはじまり。その墳墓と伝えられる「豊玉姫陵」もすぐ近くにあり、こんもりとした森の中に静かに佇んでいます。陵は神社と切り離せない存在で、訪れると神話の時代と現代が不思議に重なり合うような感覚を覚えます。 神社の境内は清々しい空気に包まれ、石段を上ると正面に拝殿が現れます。現在の社殿は昭和14年に整えられたもので、歴史ある風格を感じます。毎年7月には「薩摩の水からくり」が奉納され、国の無形民俗文化財にも指定される貴重な伝統行事です。水車を動力にしたからくり人形が舞台の上で優雅に動く様子はとてもユニークで、全国的にも珍しい神事。夜に灯籠とともに上演されると幻想的で、参拝者だけでなく観光客も大いに魅了します。 知覧といえば武家屋敷群が有名ですが、豊玉姫神社と豊玉姫陵はそれに並ぶほど地域の歴史と文化を感じられる場所だと思います。安産祈願や旅行安全を願う方はもちろん、神話や伝統芸能に興味がある方にもおすすめ。境内の厳かな雰囲気と、陵の静けさ、そして夏に繰り広げられる水からくりの華やかさが一度に味わえる、知覧ならではのスポットです。

(Translated by Google) 📆July 2025 We stopped by the [Fuurin Path] last year, and this year I took my parents here again. We've been here a few times, but this was the first time we saw the doors to the Karakuri dolls open and were able to see them. The wind chimes are gentle and rustling in the wind. 😊🍀 I was surprised when I saw the [lineage] written on the shrines🫨 ⛩️Ise Shrine, Kirishima Shrine, Kagoshima Shrine, Udo Shrine... it's amazing‼️ (Original) 📆2025-7月 【ふうりんの小径】で、昨年も寄りましたが、今年も、こちらにも両親を案内。 何度か寄ってますが、初めてからくり人形の扉が開いていて見学できました。 風鈴は、風がそよそよ。優しい音色😊🍀 神社に書いてある【御系統】を見るとびっくりします🫨 ⛩️伊勢神宮、霧島神宮、鹿児島神宮、鵜戸神宮…凄すぎます‼️

(Translated by Google) There are rice fields around the shrine, and both male and female ginkgo trees can be found within the grounds. I visited on a Sunday, and the temple seal was written by hand. There was also a mechanical doll. This shrine has a warm atmosphere, where time seems to pass slowly. (Original) 田んぼが周囲にあり、境内にイチョウの雄木、雌木があります。 日曜日に参拝しましたが御朱印は手書きで書いていただきました。 からくり人形がありました。時間がゆっくり流れている様な温かい雰囲気の神社です。

(Translated by Google) It's not crowded and has just the right amount of solemnity. The dragon at the water basin is cool. This is the crossroads between Kawabe, Chiran, and Ei, and nearby you'll find Daimao, famous for its torisashi, and Chiran Peace Memorial Park. It's a perfect place to rest. The Karakuri dolls are maintained by a preservation society, but they are only shown a few times a year, so it's definitely worth checking out. We want to see them preserved. (Original) 混んでおらず程よく厳か。手水の龍が格好良い。　川辺、知覧、頴娃の分かれ道ポイントとなり、近くに鳥刺しで有名なダイマオウや、知覧平和記念公園がある。ちょうどよい休憩地点。　からくり人形は保存会が維持しているが、実演は年に数回なので、チェック必須。守っていきたいですね。

(Translated by Google) Sata Tamiko Residence Garden (Original) 佐多民子邸庭園

Not friendly ay all

(Translated by Google) This is a rare garden with a pond in it. Carp are also swimming. This is also a garden and tea shop. (Original) お庭に池がある珍しい庭園です。鯉も泳いでます。こちらも庭とお茶の売店です。

(Translated by Google) I felt that the gardens of the samurai residences in Chiran were the most spectacular. (Original) 知覧の武家屋敷群の庭園では、１番見応えがあったように感じました。

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful garden with water in the moat. (Original) 堀に水があり、綺麗なお庭です。

(Translated by Google) This garden is located on the easternmost side of the Chiran Samurai Residences, and is the only garden with a pond in the strolling style, but you cannot enter the area behind the pond. The Mori family was located at the western foot of Kikko Castle, and was a family that supported the feudal lord as a senior vassal, and their residence and storehouse were built in 1741. The curved pond uses strangely shaped rocks to represent mountains and peninsulas in the foreground, and on the other side of the large stones that protrude from the house are hole stones that represent caves, symbolizing the flow of water. The stone on the right side of the garden entrance is the cornerstone of the garden and represents the distant mountain above the clouds. There is a shop on the left after passing through the gate of Moritei, and they serve Chiran tea for free.It was extremely hot on the day I visited, so I was grateful for the refreshing cold tea. Of course, we also sell Chiran tea. (Original) こちらの庭園は知覧武家屋敷群の中で最も東側に位置し、唯一池を配した池泉回遊式庭園です、但し池の裏手には立ち入りができません。 森家は亀甲城の西麓にあり、領主に重臣として支えた家柄で、住居や土蔵は寛保元年（1741）に建てられたものである。曲線に富んだ池は奇岩怪石を用いて近景の山や半島をあらわし、家屋側から突き出した大きな石の対岸に、洞窟を表現した穴石を配して水の流動を象徴しています。庭園入口の右側にある石は庭園の要をなし雲の上の遠山をあらわしています。 森邸の門をくぐって左手に売店があり、知覧茶を無料で振舞ってくれます、訪れた日は暑さ厳しい酷暑で、スッキリした冷茶のおもてなしが有り難かったです。勿論知覧茶も販売してます。

(Translated by Google) Although it says it is a free parking lot, you will need to pay an entrance fee to walk around the samurai residence. (Original) 無料駐車場と書かれていますが、武家屋敷散策の入園料が必須です。

(Translated by Google) Morishigeken residence garden. (Original) 森重堅邸庭園。

(Translated by Google) I was surprised to hear that the satsuki was beautifully arranged and that it was grown from a single plant. I was also surprised to hear that the tree is 400 years old. In front of the building, there is also a stand for washing swords, giving it the feel of a samurai residence at the time. The separate entrances for men and women is also an interesting feature. The garden and building had been carefully cleaned and maintained since early morning, making them very pleasant. I wanted to stay there for a relaxing time when the Satsuki flowers are in full bloom. (Original) サツキが美しく整えられていて、それが1本の株から育っていると聞いて驚きました。さらに樹齢400年と聞き、また驚かされます。建物の前には刀を洗うための台も残され、当時の武家屋敷の趣を感じさせる佇まい。男と女で玄関が分かれているのも興味深い造りです。早朝から丁寧に清掃、手入れされており、とても気持ちの良い庭と建物でした。サツキが満開の時期に、のんびりと滞在してみたいと思いました。

(Translated by Google) The gate and garden are a nice touch. I would also like to see the houses. (Original) 門と庭園は、いい感じです。家屋も見たいです。

(Translated by Google) Ryoichi Hirayama Residence Garden. (Original) 平山亮一邸庭園。

(Translated by Google) All gardens have a similar feel. You cannot enter the house. (Original) 皆、似たような感じの庭園です。家屋には入れません。

Musical Bridge, and lots of trees to block sunshine. However tree are blocking the view as well

A musical bridge! Music will be played automatically when you passing through the bridge.

Beautiful place

(Translated by Google) I think this is the best-equipped observation point in the Ibusuki Skyline. There is a promenade on the suspension bridge and clean toilets, so I enjoyed it for about an hour. Hydrangeas are planted under the suspension bridge, making it a beautiful spot depending on the season. (Original) 指宿スカイラインの中では、一番設備の整った展望所だと思います。吊り橋に遊歩道、清潔なトイレがあり、小一時間ほどは楽しめました。吊り橋の下には紫陽花が植樹されていて、季節によっては美しいスポットとなっています。

(Translated by Google) This park is characterized by its red bridge and has a fairly large area. You can also get a good view of Sakurajima. There is a large, paved parking lot that can accommodate many cars, and the toilets are well-maintained. (Original) 赤い橋が特徴的な公園で敷地は結構な広さです。 桜島もよく見えます。 多くの車が停められる、舗装された広い駐車場があり、トイレも綺麗に整備されています。

(Translated by Google) 1. Take the Ibusuki Skyline and stop for a quick look around. 2. Free parking, free admission, and no crowds. 3. If the weather is good, you can even see Sakurajima in the distance. (Original) 1. 이부스키 스카이라인을 타고 가다가 잠시 정차 후 구경함 2. 주차장 무료, 입장료 무료, 사람 아무도 없음 3. 날씨가 좋다면 저 멀리 사쿠라지마도 보임

(Translated by Google) This is the largest observation deck on the Ibusuki Skyline. The toilets are very clean. There is a suspension bridge where music plays as you cross. (Original) 指宿スカイラインで一番大きい展望台です。 トイレがとても綺麗です。 吊り橋があり、渡っていると音楽が流れます。

(Translated by Google) When I came to Chiran Tennis Forest Park, I was surprised to find that I had no idea I could play tennis in the forest! It was such an amazing place! The courts surrounded by greenery were refreshing. The hands swinging the rackets were also in the forest, and time flew by. I would definitely recommend the forest to anyone who loves tennis! The facilities were clean, and I was able to play comfortably. (Original) ​知覧テニスの森公園、来てみたら、森の中でのテニスが『知らん』かった！って言わせないくらい素晴らしい場所でした！緑に囲まれたコートで、気分爽快。ラケットを振る手も『森』上がり、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。テニス好きな人にはぜひ『森』っとオススメしたいですね！設備も綺麗で、気持ちよくプレーできました。

(Translated by Google) It's omnipresent, but perhaps because it's at a high altitude, the air pressure on the ball is high and the bounce is high. Even in midsummer, it feels cooler than central Kagoshima, but you can still get a sunburn even on cloudy skies. I'm also surprised that the coat here doesn't deteriorate at all. If the ball hits the outside of the fence or into the shrubbery near the bench, it will be difficult to find it. Be careful as the game often gets interrupted and you almost forget to count. Some kind of tournament is held every Saturday and Sunday, such as the Kyushu Tournament or junior tournaments, and general enthusiasts can also participate in the tournaments sponsored by the manager, Green Tennis. (Original) オムニだが高地にあるためかボールの空気圧が高くなりバウンドは高め。 真夏でも鹿児島市中心部よりも涼しい気がするが、曇り空でも日に焼ける。 そしてここのコートは全く劣化しないのも驚き。 フェンス外やベンチ近くの植込みにボールが突っ込んでしまうと探すのが大変。試合でよく中断になりカウントを忘れそうになるので注意。 毎週土日に九州大会やジュニア向け等何らかのトーナメントが開催されており、一般愛好家も管理者のグリーンテニスが主催する草トーに参加できる。

(Translated by Google) For the first time in 17 years, we played a tennis match on the same court here as 17 years ago! It brings back many memories! It's well maintained and feels great! Please buy food. There's nothing around! Also, complete cold protection is a must in winter! (Original) 17年振りに17年前と同じここのコートでテニスの試合をしました！ 色々な思い出が蘇ります！ 整備も良く気持ちいいです！ 食べ物は、買い込んで下さい。周りに何も無いです！ あと、冬は完全防寒が必須です！

(Translated by Google) There are only a lot of tennis courts. I don't think there is any reason to visit other than for tennis. (Original) テニスコートだけがたくさんあります。テニス以外で訪れることはないと思う。

(Translated by Google) There are as many courts as terraced fields! There is also a large wall space! You can spread out your lunch box and feel like having a picnic♪ I've only been there for a match, so I don't know the whole picture, but it's spacious and a comfortable place for both tennis players and non-tennis players. (Original) コートは段々畑のようにたくさん！ 広い壁打ちスペースもあり！ お弁当広げてピクニック気分にも♪ 試合でしか行ったことがないので全体像はわかりませんが、とにかく広くて、テニスをする人もしない人も気持ち良く過ごせます。

(Translated by Google) It's a great place for tennis lovers. (Original) テニス🎾好きにはたまらない場所です。

(Translated by Google) I felt there wasn't enough parking. (Original) 駐車場が足りない気がしました。