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For those with an interest in Kyushu’s turbulent history, the warm and friendly city of Kagoshima is a great place to visit.
Birthplace of the famous rebel Saigo Takamori, the city played a key role in the Meiji Restoration and the subsequent Satsuma Rebellion.
Exploring Kagoshima
Kagoshima boasts many historical sites and one of the best gardens in Kyushu at Iso-teien. In the middle of the bay Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, spews out smoke and ash with ominous frequency.
Kirishima National Park
Just an hour’s drive brings you to the heart of Kirishima National Park, where you can hike at your leisure through the fabulous scenery before relaxing in one of the many onsen resorts that dot the area.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Kagoshima
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Kagoshima, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Kagoshima
- Kirishima National Park 51 kilometers away
- Kumamoto 138 kilometers away
- Yakushima 141 kilometers away
- Nagasaki 144 kilometers away
- Kyushu 151 kilometers away
- Aso 155 kilometers away
- Kurokawa 178 kilometers away
- Yufuin 205 kilometers away
- Beppu 209 kilometers away
- Fukuoka 222 kilometers away
- Matsuyama 329 kilometers away
- Miyajima Island 344 kilometers away
- Hiroshima 362 kilometers away
- Shikoku 374 kilometers away
- Iya Valley 421 kilometers away
- Takamatsu 451 kilometers away
- Kurashiki 453 kilometers away
- Naoshima 456 kilometers away
- Tokushima 469 kilometers away
Photos of Kagoshima
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Kagoshima street car
