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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 30 miles away
- Kumamoto 84 miles away
- Nagasaki 89 miles away
- Yakushima 89 miles away
- Kyushu 92 miles away
- Aso 94 miles away
- Kurokawa 108 miles away
- Yufuin 126 miles away
- Beppu 129 miles away
- Fukuoka 138 miles away
- Matsuyama 202 miles away
- Miyajima Island 212 miles away
- Hiroshima 223 miles away
- Shikoku 230 miles away
- Iya Valley 259 miles away
- Kurashiki 272 miles away
- Takamatsu 278 miles away
- Naoshima 281 miles away
- Tokushima 289 miles away
Photos of Kagoshima
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Kagoshima Sengan-en Garden -
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Kagoshima street car
